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Geodesic Design With Transparency and Flexible Public Spaces Using Sustainable Materials

Authors:
Hayder M. Daoui, Amir Abukhreis, AbdalMotaleb M.S. Shakshuki, Mohamed M.Egadi
Geodesic Design With Transparency and Flexible Public Spaces Using Sustainable Materials

Project in-detail

The use of geodesic domes with extensive glass facades creates a dynamic environment that accommodates versatile public functions while promoting transparency and community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Geodesic domes create multifunctional spaces that enhance community interaction.
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Extensive use of glass facades maximizes natural light and visual connectivity.
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Cross-laminated timber panels ensure structural integrity while promoting sustainability.
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Charred wooden shingles provide both aesthetic appeal and fire resistance.
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Flexible interior layouts adapt to a variety of public functions and events.

### Overview

The project, located in an urban environment, focuses on establishing a cultural and institutional facility designed to facilitate interaction, knowledge exchange, and creativity. The design addresses various urban challenges, aiming to create a space that reinforces community engagement while also making a notable architectural statement within the cityscape.

### Spatial Strategy

The architectural concept introduces a branching structural layout that encourages organic movement between distinct spaces, promoting a dynamic user experience. The flexibility inherent in the design enables areas to be reconfigured based on events and functions, fostering active participation among users. Key decision-making spaces, including public squares, studios, and exhibition areas, are strategically distributed throughout the facility, serving as orientation points that enhance navigation for both visitors and local inhabitants.

### Materiality and Sustainability

A diverse range of materials is utilized throughout the design, balancing aesthetic appeal with functional requirements. Concrete serves as a primary structural element, offering durability and an industrial aesthetic. Glass facades facilitate transparency, ensuring visual connectivity between the interior and surrounding landscape, while steel is incorporated for structural integrity and visual accentuation. The inclusion of wood elements contributes warmth in communal and exhibition spaces, creating inviting atmospheres.

The design also integrates high-tech geodesic domes, which provide versatile spaces suitable for various activities. Attention to sustainable practices is evident through the selection of materials and the focus on natural light, which not only reduces reliance on artificial lighting but also enhances user comfort. Landscaping surrounding the building reinforces connectivity to the urban context, supporting biodiversity and improving air quality.

### Interior Configuration

Interior spaces are designed to accommodate adaptability and multifunctionality. Studios and meeting areas are configured to promote collaboration and creativity, while exhibition spaces are designed to allow for various display options, catering to diverse types of events. Public areas, including open-air event spaces, further encourage spontaneous interaction and community engagement. Central to the design is the ORB CULTURE LAB, an environment optimized for creativity and learning, featuring controls for environmental comfort to support artistic expression.

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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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