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Honeycomb Structure Featuring Decorative Screens and Sustainable Landscaping for Adaptive Urban Living

Author:
Soligo Architetti
Honeycomb Structure Featuring Decorative Screens and Sustainable Landscaping for Adaptive Urban Living

Project in-detail

The honeycomb structure with intricate decorative screens incorporates sustainable landscaping to create adaptable urban living spaces that prioritize privacy and natural light.
5 key facts about this project
01
Honeycomb wall panels provide structural integrity while minimizing material use.
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Decorative screens enhance privacy and control solar gain without compromising natural light.
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The modular design allows for future expansion and reconfiguration of living spaces.
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Integrated landscaping features support local biodiversity and enhance the aesthetic experience.
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Cross-ventilation strategies reduce reliance on mechanical cooling, promoting energy efficiency.

### Overview

Located in Dubai, the project integrates contemporary design concepts that reflect a balance between tradition, modernity, and sustainability. The design emphasizes comfort and privacy while utilizing advanced materials and construction techniques to create a housing solution that resonates with the region's cultural identity. Key objectives include maximizing natural light and ventilation while minimizing energy consumption.

### Structural and Spatial Configuration

The layout employs a hexagonal grid system, dividing the house into functional zones. Each hexagon functions as a modular unit tailored to specific residential uses, such as living and dining areas, personal sleeping quarters, and outdoor spaces including terraces and gardens. A central feature, the Barajel Section, serves as a hub for social interaction, fostering a connection between interior and exterior environments while maintaining visual coherence throughout the design.

### Material Innovation

The choice of materials reflects both durability and aesthetic considerations. Prefabricated honeycomb walls offer lightweight structural support alongside intricate decorative features. Reinforced concrete enhances structural integrity, while decorative screens incorporating traditional latticework enhance privacy and manage solar gain. Additionally, integrated landscaping contributes to the overall environmental harmony, reinforcing the building's connection with nature through thoughtful design elements.

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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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