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Cross-Laminated Timber Structure Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles for Sustainable Urban Living

Author:
Marco Francisco
Cross-Laminated Timber Structure Enhanced by Charred Wooden Shingles for Sustainable Urban Living

Project in-detail

Constructed with cross-laminated timber and charred wooden shingles, this modular housing solution emphasizes sustainability and adaptability, providing an efficient living space in urban environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using cross-laminated timber, enhancing structural integrity and sustainability.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for both aesthetic appeal and fire resistance.
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Features passive ventilation systems designed to optimize air flow throughout the living spaces.
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Utilizes a modular design that allows for easy customization and scalability in different urban contexts.
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The bent A-frame design promotes efficient use of space while enhancing natural light penetration.

### Overview
The Replicable House project is situated in urban areas characterized by high population density and rapid urbanization. It aims to provide a sustainable and adaptable housing solution that addresses contemporary challenges such as efficient energy use and housing shortages. The design emphasizes a replicable and modular approach, allowing for customization according to diverse inhabitant needs and various climatic conditions.

### Spatial Organization
The layout of the house is systematically structured across three levels: a basement, first floor, and second floor. The basement serves practical needs, housing utility spaces including parking and mechanical rooms. The first floor includes communal living areas—living room, dining area, and kitchen—arranged to foster social interaction, complemented by large windows that enhance natural light and connect occupants with outdoor spaces. The second floor features private living spaces such as bedrooms, promoting a retreat-like environment, with a spiral staircase that facilitates fluid movement throughout the home.

### Material Selection
Key materials play a crucial role in the project’s sustainability and efficiency objectives. Cross-laminated timber (CLT) serves as a primary structural element, offering strength and insulation while utilizing a renewable resource. Perforated screens enhance air circulation and natural cooling, particularly important in hot climates. Solar panels installed on the rooftop contribute to the house's energy self-sufficiency. Additionally, the use of a Bubbledeck slab minimizes material usage without compromising structural integrity or thermal performance.

This project incorporates innovative features such as water-saving fixtures, adaptability to local climate conditions, and options for personalization in façade and material choices. The integration of green spaces through planters and gardens further emphasizes the relationship between the built environment and nature.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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