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Dynamic Skylights and Green Concrete Shape a Sustainable Residential Oasis

Authors:
Alxaemyr Almnxsswry, Al-ameer Abbas, Hasan Saleh
Dynamic Skylights and Green Concrete Shape a Sustainable Residential Oasis

Project in-detail

Incorporating dynamic skylights and green concrete, the residence optimizes natural ventilation and energy efficiency while providing a modern living environment tailored for sustainable living.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes green concrete to reduce the project's carbon footprint.
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Features dynamically controlled skylights for effective temperature regulation.
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Incorporates dual-layer materials inspired by natural biological systems.
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Employs underfloor heating and cooling for enhanced thermal comfort.
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Designed with extensive glass elements to maximize natural light and connectivity.

## Overview

Located in the Arabian Gulf region, the House of the Future is designed to address sustainability, innovation, and functionality in response to the unique challenges posed by arid climates. The project integrates advanced building technologies with eco-friendly materials, aiming to create a living space that meets contemporary lifestyle needs while considering future environmental challenges.

## Spatial Organization and Design Strategy

The architectural concept features a wind tunnel design, achieved through two primary blocks separated by a glass atrium. This configuration facilitates natural ventilation and daylight, establishing a direct connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The layout is organized into three distinct zones: the ground floor incorporates communal areas such as a kitchen, dining area, and living room, fostering social interactions; the first floor is dedicated to private quarters, including bedrooms and study spaces; and the surface floor accommodates utility areas like parking and technical services. This arrangement promotes effective airflow and light distribution while strategically partitioning spaces to ensure privacy.

## Sustainable Material Choices and Environmental Impact

The project utilizes innovative building materials such as green concrete, which reduces carbon emissions through the use of recycled content, and insulating fire bricks that enhance thermal insulation, minimizing energy loss. The design also incorporates passive cooling systems inspired by natural adaptations, specifically employing dual-layer materials to manage temperature effectively. Additional features, such as underfloor heating and cooling, combined with a solar photovoltaic system, enable efficient energy usage. The environmental strategy also emphasizes water management, suggesting potential systems for rainwater harvesting and greywater recycling to further support sustainability goals.

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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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