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Kinetic Façade of Local Clay Bricks Meets AI-Customized Flexible Spaces

Author:
Ibrahim Berberi
Kinetic Façade of Local Clay Bricks Meets AI-Customized Flexible Spaces

Project in-detail

The integration of a kinetic façade crafted from local clay bricks with AI-driven customization allows for adaptable living spaces that respond to individual needs within a sustainable residential context.
5 key facts about this project
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Kinetic façade adapts to enhance natural light and ventilation.
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AI-driven customization allows residents to personalize spatial configurations.
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Structure incorporates locally sourced clay bricks for environmental harmony.
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Flexible zoning promotes multifunctional living areas tailored to user needs.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural integrity and sustainability.

## House of the Future: Overview and Key Themes

Located in the United Arab Emirates, the House of the Future is an architectural endeavor that merges contemporary design with cultural heritage while prioritizing sustainability. The project explores themes of individualism, sustainability, and heritage, challenging traditional residential architecture in the region. With a focus on advanced technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), it offers users the opportunity to tailor their living spaces to reflect personal preferences and lifestyles.

### Spatial Strategy and User Customization

The design facilitates personalization through an AI-assisted platform, enabling homeowners to adjust spatial configurations according to their individual needs. This approach promotes a diverse range of living scenarios, allowing inhabitants to design environments that resonate with their values. Each unit incorporates a series of flexible and dynamic spatial arrangements, such as adaptable walls that can shift between privacy and openness, thereby enhancing user experience while maintaining an integrated aesthetic across the community.

### Sustainable Materiality and Environmental Considerations

Materials have been meticulously selected for their aesthetic, functional, and ecological properties. The use of 3D printed concrete and local clay bricks supports traditional building techniques while optimizing resource efficiency. Large glass openings enhance natural light and foster connections with the surrounding environment. The project emphasizes energy efficiency, natural ventilation, and climate-responsive design strategies, encouraging residents to engage actively in minimizing their environmental impact. The integration of shared spaces within the layout further promotes social interaction while honoring individuality through thoughtful design.

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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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