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Green Roofs and Flexible Classrooms: a Child-Centric Educational Environment Crafted with Natural Light

Author:
Ngọc Ban Trần
Green Roofs and Flexible Classrooms: a Child-Centric Educational Environment Crafted with Natural Light

Project in-detail

Crafted with natural light and enhanced by green roofs, the design prioritizes flexibility and community interaction to create a nurturing educational environment for children.
5 key facts about this project
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Designed with extensive green roofs to enhance biodiversity and thermal insulation.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for natural weather resistance and unique aesthetics.
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Features flexible classrooms that promote varied learning environments and group activities.
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Utilizes large windows to maximize natural light and connection to outdoor spaces.
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Emphasizes community spaces that foster interaction among children, families, and educators.

### Overview
Located on the outskirts of Hanoi, Vietnam, "The Kids' Village" serves as an educational facility tailored for young children. The design emphasizes modern educational principles, focusing on play, community engagement, and ecological sustainability. The project aims to create a dynamic environment conducive to learning, encouraging interactions that promote social and emotional development.

### Spatial Organization and User Interaction
The design employs a strategic layout that prioritizes shared green spaces, enhancing social interactions among children across different age groups. The extensive playgrounds and gardens situated on the first floor are designed to allow for flexible play and learning experiences, fostering cooperation and engagement in a natural setting. Classrooms are equipped with large windows and effective ventilation systems, ensuring an abundance of natural light and fresh air. This connection to the outdoor environment not only supports educational objectives but contributes positively to children's health and well-being.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The materials utilized in the project's construction reflect both functionality and aesthetic interests. Concrete provides structural strength, while wood introduces warmth and a natural texture throughout the interiors. Extensive use of glass maximizes natural light and strengthens the connection to the outdoors. Green roofs serve both environmental and practical purposes, enhancing insulation and supporting stormwater management. Non-toxic, vibrant paints have been applied to enrich the learning atmosphere, promoting creativity while ensuring safety. Sustainability is embedded in the project through the choice of materials and design strategies, highlighting a commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible architectural practices.

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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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