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Mud Brick Enclaves With Wind Catchers and Green Roofs For Sustainable Living

Authors:
Vishal Mangesh Wagie Wagle Mangesh Jagannath, Ninad Kudalkar
Mud Brick Enclaves With Wind Catchers and Green Roofs For Sustainable Living

Project in-detail

Utilizing traditional mud bricks and wind catchers, this residential design prioritizes passive cooling and sustainable living through thoughtfully integrated green roofs and adaptable modular units.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes traditional mud bricks for thermal regulation and durability.
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Incorporates wind catchers to enhance natural ventilation throughout the home.
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Features a green roof system to promote biodiversity and manage runoff.
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Modular units allow for flexible spatial configurations based on resident needs.
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Design integrates local materials to reflect regional architectural heritage.

### Project Overview
Located in a warm climate, likely in the Middle East, the design emphasizes a balance between modern functionality and cultural heritage. It incorporates traditional architectural elements, such as courtyards and wind towers, to create residences that not only serve modern needs but also resonate with the region's historical context. The layout promotes interaction and connectivity while ensuring privacy, underscoring an understanding of both social dynamics and environmental considerations.

### Heritage and Material Integration
Central to the design is the homage to traditional architecture, particularly through the incorporation of an open private courtyard, which fosters both privacy and family interaction. The use of local materials including mud bricks and natural stone reflects a commitment to sustainability and cultural authenticity. The design employs traditional construction methodologies alongside contemporary materials and techniques, maximizing thermal performance and durability while enhancing the visual relationship with the surrounding landscape.

### Spatial Flexibility and Access
The project features a modular approach, allowing for diverse spatial configurations that cater to individual homeowner needs. Each module functions independently or can be combined with others to form larger living spaces, promoting adaptability in response to changing requirements. The spatial organization includes a well-considered ground floor plan that balances common areas, such as a Majlis for guest reception, with private zones. The first-floor layout prioritizes privacy, featuring additional bedrooms and a retreat area overlooking the central courtyard, creating a peaceful oasis. The arrangement of vertical and horizontal access points ensures a fluid transition between interior and exterior spaces, enriching the overall user experience.

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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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