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Dynamic Facade of Brick and Burdur Marble Enhances Climate-Responsive Family Living

Author:
Ebd Alla Taher
Dynamic Facade of Brick and Burdur Marble Enhances Climate-Responsive Family Living

Project in-detail

The interplay of a dynamic brick facade and Burdur marble underpins a climate-responsive residence designed for family living, harmonizing contemporary aesthetics with sustainable principles.
5 key facts about this project
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The facade's design mimics the organic shapes of palm fronds, enhancing visual movement.
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Utilization of Burdur marble for flooring provides a unique regional aesthetic.
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Separate entrances facilitate distinct circulation paths for private and communal spaces.
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An internal garden serves as a natural buffer, connecting indoor and outdoor environments.
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Passive cooling techniques are integrated to minimize energy consumption and enhance comfort.

### Project Overview

Located in a culturally rich environment, the design intent prioritizes a harmonious integration of local heritage and contemporary architectural practices. The residence exemplifies a balance between functionality and aesthetic expression while remaining responsive to local climatic conditions.

### Spatial Strategy

The internal layout of the residence is strategically organized to facilitate both privacy and communal interactions. The design features three distinct entrances that delineate private family spaces from more public living areas, promoting a fluent transition throughout the home. An internal garden serves as a biophilic connection to nature, integrating green space without compromising the flow between interior and exterior environments. The spatial configuration is adaptable, allowing for future extensions as family needs evolve.

### Materiality and Sustainability

Materials selected for the construction emphasize local sourcing and sustainability, ensuring durability and low maintenance. Primary structural elements include concrete blocks and cement plaster, while detailed finishes consist of Burdur beige marble and HDF wood cladding. The incorporation of double-glazed aluminum windows ensures thermal insulation and optimal daylighting, reducing energy consumption. Sustainability strategies further extend to passive cooling techniques, limited glass surfaces, and a solar panel system, collectively minimizing the residence's environmental impact while enhancing its energy efficiency. The design also reflects community engagement through the use of local labor and resources, reinforcing economic viability.

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

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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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