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Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles Shape Community Living in the Carpathians

Author:
Anton Tertyshnyk
Cross-Laminated Timber Panels and Charred Wooden Shingles Shape Community Living in the Carpathians

Project in-detail

Cross-laminated timber panels and charred wooden shingles create a harmonious integration with the surrounding Carpathian landscape, providing a functional and welcoming living environment for seniors.
5 key facts about this project
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural integrity and aesthetic warmth.
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Charred wooden shingles enhance durability and weather resistance.
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A bent A-frame design maximizes natural light and views of the landscape.
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The central atrium promotes social interaction and community engagement.
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Smart home technologies support independence for residents.

## Project Overview

The senior housing development in Truskavets, Ukraine, integrates innovative design principles with advanced technologies to create a supportive living environment for the elderly. Located in the Ukrainian Carpathians, the project emphasizes community-focused living while respecting the surrounding natural landscape. The design aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by offering functional spaces that foster interaction and well-being.

### Spatial Configuration and Community Engagement

The building features a central atrium that serves as a multifunctional hub, connecting residential units with administrative areas. This atrium is designed to facilitate social interaction while allowing for moments of privacy. Ample natural light contributes to an inviting atmosphere that supports the needs of an aging population. Additionally, the layout encourages mobility and ease of access throughout the facility, promoting a sense of community.

### Material Sustainability and Local Craftsmanship

A diverse array of sustainable materials has been selected for this project, including wood, glass, stone, and metal cladding. Wooden structural elements provide warmth to the interiors, while extensive glass usage in the atrium maximizes natural light and connects indoor and outdoor spaces. Stone elements convey durability and permanence, and the metal cladding offers modern aesthetics alongside weather resistance. The choice of materials underscores a commitment to local craftsmanship and ecological sensitivity, aligning with broader sustainability goals of the project.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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Competition organisers

The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

MICROHOME

Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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