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Passive Housing with Triple Pane Windows and Integrated Roof Garden

Authors:
Ariadne Kaperonis-bountris, Kateryna Gerasymova, Mehek Rahman
Passive Housing with Triple Pane Windows and Integrated Roof Garden

Project in-detail

With its innovative use of triple pane windows and an integrated Roof Garden, the design exemplifies passive housing principles while providing adaptable living spaces for urban residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Roof Garden enhances communal living and biodiversity within the urban setting.
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Triple pane windows optimize energy efficiency and natural light while minimizing heat loss.
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Thermal mass materials contribute to consistent indoor temperatures year-round.
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Flexible apartment layouts accommodate various family sizes and lifestyles.
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Passive design reduces reliance on conventional energy sources, achieving significant emissions savings.

The design project presents a thoughtful approach to urban living, situated within a bustling city landscape. It focuses on blending private and public spaces, creating an environment that encourages both community interaction and individual comfort. The overall concept emphasizes adaptability, making it suitable for a variety of family sizes and modern lifestyles.

Community Spaces
The layout includes a Roof Garden that acts as a gathering place for residents. This green area enhances the living experience, serving as a crucial part of urban life. Along with the Roof Garden, interconnected areas such as the Extended Garden and Garden Room promote leisure and social engagement. These spaces are carefully designed to invite residents to interact with each other and enjoy the outdoors.

Private Living Arrangements
The development features a range of apartment options, including one, two, and three-bedroom units. These arrangements cater to different family needs while ensuring privacy. Each living space is created to be both comfortable and accessible, striking a balance between personal retreats and communal areas. This approach reflects current demands in how people want to live in urban settings.

Passive Housing Strategies
A key aspect of the design is its use of passive housing principles, which limit reliance on traditional energy sources. The use of triple pane windows helps collect solar heat during winter, reducing heat loss. Overhangs are positioned to minimize direct sunlight in the summer months, enhancing indoor comfort. Additionally, insulation and thermal mass materials found in the ceilings, walls, and floors contribute to efficient temperature management throughout the year.

Sustainability Impact
This approach results in a significant decrease in greenhouse gas emissions, achieving around 90% less than standard housing methods. The focus on sustainability not only aids in energy efficiency but also makes housing accessible for low-income residents. This environmentally conscious design meets contemporary expectations of responsible architecture.

The careful arrangement of shared and private areas facilitates easy movement, allowing residents to flow between communal amenities and individual spaces. The outdoor areas provide visual connection to the surroundings, enriching the urban experience while offering a peaceful retreat within the busy city.

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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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