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Green Facade Composed of Retractable Shades and Community-Centric Spaces in a Senior Living Environment

Author:
Michal Kunt
Green Facade Composed of Retractable Shades and Community-Centric Spaces in a Senior Living Environment

Project in-detail

With a green facade and innovative retractable shades, the design incorporates communal spaces and personal suites to create an accessible and sustainable living environment for the elderly.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates an inner courtyard designed for enhanced social interaction among residents.
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Utilizes a green facade to improve air quality while providing insulation.
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Features retractable shading devices for optimized thermal management.
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Incorporates personal suites with direct loggia access for optimal outdoor experience.
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Employs sustainable materials, including charred wooden shingles for longevity and aesthetics.

### Project Overview
Located in a residential area, the Elderly Care Home aims to create a nurturing environment tailored for its residents. The design integrates functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for the elderly community. The architectural plans, sections, and elevations illustrate the relationship between form, spatial organization, and material selection, establishing a cohesive living space that prioritizes both comfort and accessibility.

### Spatial Configuration
The layout of the Elderly Care Home is designed for ease of navigation, with an emphasis on accessibility. The ground floor features essential communal spaces, including a dining room and common room, offering residents convenient access to necessary amenities. The upper levels consist of suite rooms arranged to maximize natural light and scenic views, fostering a connection between residents and their surroundings. An atrium serves as a central axis, promoting social interactions and creating an inviting atmosphere. Each private suite is designed with thoughtfully planned functional spaces, including an entrance hall, bathroom, and loggia, ensuring privacy and comfort.

### Material Selection
Material choices are guided by practical considerations and aesthetic objectives. The use of a green facade contributes to thermal insulation and air purification, aligning with the project's sustainability goals. Concrete and glass are prominently featured, offering durability and enhancing the relationship between indoor and outdoor environments. Wooden elements are incorporated in common areas and loggias, adding natural warmth and texture. Together, these materials support the building's ecological principles while promoting user satisfaction and comfort.

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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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