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Natural Light Through Cross-Ventilated Spaces in Sustainable Concrete and Wood Construction

Authors:
Daniel Felipe Taborda Soto, Keiwey Alexander Chen Parrado, Nicolas Sotelo Lopez
Natural Light Through Cross-Ventilated Spaces in Sustainable Concrete and Wood Construction

Project in-detail

Utilizing cross-ventilated courtyards and a combination of concrete and warm wood finishes, the design creates an environment that maximizes natural light while providing functional residential spaces in Bogotá.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates cross-ventilated courtyards to enhance airflow and natural cooling.
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Employs locally sourced charred wooden shingles for durability and reduced maintenance.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for efficient structural performance and warmth.
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Features a bent A-frame design that promotes optimal light penetration throughout the spaces.
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Integrates urban landscaping elements to create a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.

### Project Overview
**Project Name:** ENTRE LUCES
**Location:** San Felipe neighborhood, Bogotá, Colombia
The design of ENTRE LUCES explores the relationship between light, architecture, and human experience, creating an environment that encourages interaction and connectivity. Situated in an urban context, the project aims to bridge the divide between public and private spaces, reflecting the complexities of daily life in Bogotá.

### Spatial Strategy
The spatial organization focuses on functionality while considering the social dynamics of its occupants. The first floor features communal areas, including a kitchen and dining space that open to a central courtyard. This arrangement promotes interaction through a circular dining layout, while large windows enhance visual connections with the landscaped environment. On the second floor, private quarters are designed for comfort, with strategically placed windows providing natural light and views of the surrounding area, thereby offering a retreat from the urban environment.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection is key to both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the building. Concrete serves as the primary structural material, ensuring durability, while wood features prominently in interior finishes, adding warmth and texture. Glass is utilized in floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize transparency and facilitate natural lighting, contributing to energy efficiency. The integration of natural stone enhances visual contrast and texture. The project emphasizes sustainable design principles through passive solar strategies, optimizing energy consumption and enhancing occupant comfort. The use of courtyards not only improves air circulation and illuminates living areas but also pays homage to traditional Colombian architecture, adapted for contemporary lifestyles.

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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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