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Natural Stone Facades and Flexible Spaces in a Sustainable Family Home

Natural Stone Facades and Flexible Spaces in a Sustainable Family Home

Project in-detail

Composed of unhewn travertine and powder-coated aluminum, the design integrates flexible living spaces with an emphasis on sustainability to create a functional family home.
5 key facts about this project
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Natural stone facades incorporate unhewn travertine, enhancing thermal performance and aesthetic appeal.
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Flexible interior spaces can easily adapt to changing family needs, promoting versatile living environments.
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Powder-coated aluminum accents provide durability while maintaining a lightweight, modern appearance.
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Integrative courtyards enhance natural light and ventilation, improving indoor comfort and connection to nature.
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Sustainable systems include provisions for greywater recycling and solar panel integration for energy efficiency.

# Architectural Analysis Report: House of the Future

## Project Overview
Located in a region with rich cultural heritage, the House of the Future integrates modern architectural practices with local sensibilities. The design focuses on sustainability, versatility, and functionality, catering to the diverse needs of family living. Key principles of the project include energy efficiency, personalized spaces, and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.

## Spatial Strategy
The spatial arrangement emphasizes adaptability and interaction among inhabitants. The ground floor encompasses communal areas such as the foyer and kitchen designed to encourage family gatherings, complemented by strategically placed courtyards that provide private outdoor spaces. The first floor prioritizes privacy, housing bedrooms and bathrooms away from public spaces, while balconies further enhance the connection with nature. The second floor offers a multifunctional area, adaptable to various uses such as an office or guest room. This thoughtful configuration reflects a holistic approach to family dynamics and livability.

## Materiality
The project's material selection is integral to its aesthetic and sustainable goals. Plaster, applied to evoke sedimentary layers, enhances the tactile quality of the facades. Unhewn travertine stone imparts a timeless elegance and connects with the local environment, while locally sourced, powder-coated aluminum adds a modern detail without sacrificing durability. Microfiber accent stone introduces textural depth, contributing to the overall visual interest and cohesion of the design. Each material has been thoughtfully chosen to reflect environmental stewardship while maintaining a contemporary appeal.

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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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