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Elevated Viewpoint With Lightweight Concrete and Wind Turbines

Authors:
Abbas Mohammed ali, Adel Hassan
Elevated Viewpoint With Lightweight Concrete and Wind Turbines

Project in-detail

With an elevated viewpoint and integrated wind turbines, the structure utilizes a lightweight concrete core to create a sustainable environment that enhances community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Lightweight concrete core provides structural stability while minimizing weight.
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Integrated wind turbines generate renewable energy for heating and lighting.
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Elevated viewpoint enhances visibility and community interaction.
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Steel beams support expansive slabs, creating flexible interior spaces.
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Cables stabilize the building and efficiently distribute structural loads.

The design presents a thoughtful approach to growth and connection, situated in a context that fosters interaction between nature and the built environment. The concept revolves around the phrase, "Rise from the ashes, rise in the sky; out of these ashes beauty will rise." An elevated viewpoint enhances the experience of those within it, creating a structure that serves as a landmark while promoting a dialogue with its surroundings.

Design Concept
At the heart of the design is the idea of natural resilience. The structure emphasizes verticality, allowing it to rise prominently within the landscape. This orientation serves not only to improve the visibility of the building but also to encourage a sense of pride among its occupants. The design closely aligns with the surrounding environment, making it a meaningful addition to the area.

Sustainability Features
Wind turbines play a key role in the sustainable features of the design. These turbines are strategically placed to harness renewable energy, generating electricity for the building. This energy helps in heating the ground during cold weather, providing comfort to users while also benefiting nearby buildings. The commitment to sustainability is evident and reinforces the project’s purpose.

Structural Composition
The structure consists of three main components that work together to provide stability and functionality. A lightweight concrete core serves as the primary support, ensuring that the building remains steady from the ground up. Surrounding this core are slabs and steel beams, which create usable spaces while contributing to the overall design. Cables also play a critical role, stabilizing the building and helping to distribute loads evenly across its form.

Visual Integration
A harmonious relationship exists between the building and its environment. Clean lines and vertical elements reflect the theme of growth, creating an inviting form that responds to its surroundings. The elevated viewpoint allows for appealing sightlines, encouraging engagement with both users and the community. This focus on interaction enhances the experience of the space, making it a significant feature of the landscape.

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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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