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Elevated Homes Featuring Cedar Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation Tailored for Community Resilience

Author:
Ulziibayar Oyunkhuu
Elevated Homes Featuring Cedar Cladding and Sheep Wool Insulation Tailored for Community Resilience

Project in-detail

Elevated structures clad in cedar and insulated with sheep wool provide sustainable living solutions for a tightly knit community in Ulaanbaatar.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated design reduces flood risk while enhancing air circulation.
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Cedar cladding provides natural decay resistance and sustainability.
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Sheep wool insulation offers effective thermal performance in harsh climates.
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Community pathways and green spaces encourage social interaction among residents.
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Recycled materials integrate into construction to promote environmental responsibility.

## Overview
Located in the SHKD district 36 of Ulaanbaatar, Ger Khoroolol, the Micro Home Street project addresses critical urban challenges including inadequate housing, pollution, and urban sprawl. This initiative focuses on sustainable design and community-centered planning to create a functional and healthy living environment that responds to the needs of vulnerable populations.

## Spatial Strategy and Community Integration
The design emphasizes a community-oriented approach, prioritizing communal spaces that foster social interaction and connectivity among residents. Pedestrian pathways, children’s play areas, and green zones are thoughtfully arranged to facilitate outdoor activities and gatherings. The architectural layout features two main unit types—Micro Homes and Residence Villas—configured to elevate structures, thereby reducing flood risks and enhancing air circulation while accommodating modern living needs within a compact footprint. The organization of residential units balances community interaction with privacy, while strategically positioned green spaces serve as focal points for recreation.

## Material and Environmental Considerations
Careful selection of materials is central to achieving the project's sustainability and durability goals. Untreated cedar wood, known for its longevity, serves as vertical siding, while recycled wood joints enhance structural integrity. Sheep’s wool insulation provides effective thermal performance to combat extreme temperatures, and vapor barriers are utilized to maintain moisture control. Large glass panels maximize natural light, alongside the incorporation of solar panels for renewable energy generation. The flooring and kitchen areas feature ceramic tiles for durability and low maintenance, reinforcing the overall commitment to sustainable and functional design 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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