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Flexible Living Spaces With Insulated Sandwich Panels and Transparent Glazing

Author:
Mikhail Miterev
Flexible Living Spaces With Insulated Sandwich Panels and Transparent Glazing

Project in-detail

Composed of flexible voids and clad in charred wood shingles, the design merges sustainable materials like cross-laminated timber and insulated panels to create adaptable living spaces that respond to the evolving needs of residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with insulated sandwich panels for enhanced thermal efficiency.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for improved durability and aesthetics.
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Features flexible voids that allow for changing uses over time.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber for structural integrity and sustainability.
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Designed with a unique bent A-frame to optimize interior space and light.

## General Overview

Located on a 15 x 30 meter plot, the House of the Future project focuses on a modern approach to residential architecture that reflects contemporary lifestyles. The design incorporates flexible spatial configurations, allowing for varied interactions between spaces and their occupants. The project aims to create a versatile living environment that is both adaptable and sustainable.

## Spatial Strategy

The architectural layout employs a grid structure that divides the site into 18 equal squares, resulting in an organizational clarity. The ground floor is designed with approximately 80% of its area allocated as recreational space, facilitating both public and private engagement. The garden floor encompasses 150 square meters of landscaped garden, serving as a communal zone that enhances residential living through greenery. The first floor offers 240 square meters, organized into a master bedroom, two additional bedrooms, a living room, dining space, and a study, demonstrating effective spatial planning.

## Materiality and Sustainability

The material selection in the design emphasizes sustainability, functionality, and aesthetic coherence. Wooden structural framing reduces the overall weight while promoting warmth within the interiors. The incorporation of metal trusses enhances stability, while insulated sandwich panels with metal cladding improve thermal efficiency. Transparent glazing invites natural light and connects residents with the environment, and reinforced concrete slabs provide structural integrity for the upper levels. The project champions an eco-friendly approach by integrating traditional materials with modern construction techniques, encouraging adaptability to meet future needs. Additionally, the strategic use of vegetation within both the architectural design and landscape features enhances biodiversity, promoting a dynamic relationship with nature.

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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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