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Movable Wooden Panels Enhance Flexibility in Sustainable Residential Design

Author:
Angeliki Thymi
Movable Wooden Panels Enhance Flexibility in Sustainable Residential Design

Project in-detail

Utilizing movable wooden panels for adaptable spatial configurations, this sustainable residence emphasizes flexibility and user-centered living in a suburban context.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes movable wooden panels to create flexible room configurations.
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Constructed using cross-laminated timber for enhanced structural integrity.
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Incorporates charred wooden shingles for improved weather resistance.
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Features a bent A-frame design that optimizes natural light and ventilation.
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Includes a water recycling system to promote sustainable living practices.

## Overview

The Si.Ro project is located in a suburban context, designed to address the evolving needs of modern living through flexibility and sustainability. The concept is inspired by the ancient Greek term meaning "to move," reflecting the integration of movable elements and environmentally conscious materials that facilitate a dynamic interaction between public and private spaces.

### Spatial Organization

The layout employs a split-level design, creating two mirrored zones that can be adjusted using sliding wooden panels. This adaptability allows inhabitants to tailor their living environments according to personal preferences while enhancing privacy and maintaining visual connections with the outdoors. The overall living area encompasses 24.80 m², carefully organized into distinct functional zones, including a social hub in the living area, a flexible sleeping area, and a practical kitchen and dining zone, all supplemented by thoughtfully positioned bathroom facilities.

### Material and Environmental Strategies

The project utilizes a selection of sustainable materials, prominently featuring renewable wood, a versatile metal frame, and insulated panels to ensure thermal efficiency. The incorporation of sliding walls serves to redefine traditional spaces, allowing for seamless reconfiguration based on user needs. Additional features, such as solar panels and a water recycling system, underscore the commitment to minimizing ecological impact, while strategic window placements optimize natural light and energy efficiency. The pitched roof enhances water drainage and aligns with ecological design principles, establishing a harmonious relationship with the surrounding environment.

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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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