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Fluaramic Stone and Wood-Fiber Insulated Villa Nestled in Tropical Landscape

Author:
Dominykas Kacinskas
Fluaramic Stone and Wood-Fiber Insulated Villa Nestled in Tropical Landscape

Project in-detail

Constructed with fluaramic stone and enhanced by wood-fiber insulation, the villa integrates sustainable design while providing a serene private residence in a lush tropical setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with fluaramic stone for enhanced durability and aesthetic integration with the landscape.
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Utilizes wood-fiber insulation to achieve high energy efficiency and sustainability.
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Features large glass panels for maximizing natural light and connecting indoor spaces with outdoor views.
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Incorporates a bent A-frame structure for optimized ventilation and structural efficiency.
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Equipped with perforated shutters that provide shading while allowing airflow and privacy.

### Project Overview

This contemporary villa is strategically positioned in a lush tropical environment, designed to coexist with its natural surroundings. The intent is to create a sustainable living space that emphasizes a harmonious relationship with the landscape. The project utilizes innovative materiality and design practices, as evidenced by detailed floor plans, sections, and carbon assessment data that collectively promote an environmentally conscious lifestyle.

### Spatial Configuration and User Interaction

The villa's architectural composition includes large windows and sliding doors, facilitating ample natural light and offering expansive views of the verdant landscape. The open floor plan supports fluid circulation between communal areas, fostering social interaction while maintaining designated private spaces for relaxation. Key features such as an entrance hall, living areas, a library, and integrated water features further enrich the user experience, creating an ambiance of tranquility throughout the premises.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Emphasizing sustainable design, the selection of materials is integral to the project’s ethos. Fluaramic stone provides robust foundations with a natural aesthetic, while reinforced concrete ensures structural integrity. Wood flooring adds warmth and connects the interior to the surrounding environment, complemented by wood-fiber insulation that enhances energy efficiency. Large glass panels optimize transparency and contribute to passive temperature control, while perforated shutters serve multiple functions, including glare reduction, privacy enhancement, and airflow management.

The villa also adopts advanced sustainability measures, with a projected **net negative carbon** output achieved through innovative technologies and design choices. A comprehensive carbon assessment indicates a total embodied carbon of **1051 kgCO₂e/m²** and optimized energy consumption of **120 kWh/m²/year**, underscoring the integration of eco-friendly practices in its design. Life cycle considerations ensure that materials can be repurposed or recycled, further minimizing environmental impact.

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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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