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Dome-Shaped Residences Constructed with Reinforced Concrete and Enhanced Natural Ventilation

Author:
MoisÉs Royo MÁrquez
Dome-Shaped Residences Constructed with Reinforced Concrete and Enhanced Natural Ventilation

Project in-detail

Constructed with a series of dome-shaped structures and integrated solar panels for energy efficiency, the design utilizes reinforced concrete to create versatile living spaces that promote natural ventilation and community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Dome structures provide passive cooling through natural airflow.
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Reinforced concrete offers durability while enabling unique shapes.
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Integrated solar panels are designed for optimal energy capture.
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Communal courtyards enhance community interaction and shared spaces.
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Flexible layouts cater to diverse family sizes and lifestyles.

### Overview

Living Bubbles is located in a desert climate, addressing the unique challenges associated with contemporary urban living through its innovative architectural framework. The project seeks to redefine residential design by emphasizing ecological harmony, energy efficiency, and community engagement. It aims to create adaptable living spaces tailored to the needs of families while ensuring compatibility with the surrounding urban environment.

### Spatial Organization and Community Integration

The design employs a systematic approach that integrates with the existing urban grid, allowing for the insertion of residential units that optimize shared resources and communal spaces. Central courtyards serve as focal points for interaction, promoting connectivity among residents. The layout distinctly separates private areas from communal spaces, accommodating various housing types to support diverse family dynamics and individual needs. This thoughtful zoning encourages both privacy and social interaction, fostering a strong sense of community.

### Sustainability and Materiality

Living Bubbles embraces bioclimatic design principles, incorporating passive cooling techniques such as thermal chimneys and strategic window placements to enhance cross-ventilation while minimizing energy usage. Vegetative elements are integrated throughout the project, including gardens and terraces, enhancing natural cooling and aesthetic appeal.

Material choices underscore sustainability and functionality; reinforced concrete provides structural integrity, while extensive use of glass facilitates natural light, reducing dependency on artificial lighting. Additionally, clay or terracotta tiles contribute to thermal insulation, bolstering overall energy efficiency. This holistic approach to sustainability extends to advanced technologies such as building-integrated photovoltaics for solar energy generation and efficient water management systems, including rainwater and wastewater recycling solutions.

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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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