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Passive Solar Design With Trombe Walls and Triple-Glazed Façades in a Flexible Workspace

Authors:
Elnaz Ghorbani, Isun Seyyedy, Pegah Mahmoud Asl
Passive Solar Design With Trombe Walls and Triple-Glazed Façades in a Flexible Workspace

Project in-detail

Incorporating a trombe wall system alongside triple-glazed façades, the design enhances energy efficiency while providing flexible workspace solutions that adapt to diverse user needs in a culturally rich urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates a trombe wall system for passive solar heating.
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Utilizes triple-glazed façades for superior thermal performance.
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Features flexible interior layouts to adapt to varying workspace needs.
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Includes a green roof for stormwater management and insulation.
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Positioned in close proximity to significant cultural landmarks in Konya.

## Project Overview

The Pipe Workplace is located in the Bayasial area of Konya, Turkey, adjacent to important historical buildings, including the University of Erciyes and various cultural sites. This location plays a crucial role in shaping the design, which seeks to harmonize modern functionality with the region's rich historical context. The primary intent of the project is to create a contemporary workspace that promotes productivity while reflecting the cultural significance of its surroundings.

## Design Strategy and Spatial Organization

The project adopts a systematic approach to spatial organization, with each floor dedicated to distinct functions such as educational spaces, open work areas, and residential units. This layout is characterized by versatility; movable partitions allow for adaptable use of space to meet varying user needs. Central to the design are core collaborative areas that facilitate interaction and creativity among users. The integration of outdoor access through exposed staircases enhances the connection to the natural environment, further enriching the user experience.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The building’s structure employs a fixed column system with a footprint of 2,624 square meters across multiple floors. Material choices include concrete for structural stability, metal for façade elements, and triple-glazed glass to optimize thermal performance. Notable sustainable elements feature a roof garden, photovoltaic panels, and a trombe wall system designed to manage energy efficiency by utilizing solar heating. The project emphasizes eco-friendly materials to minimize the overall carbon footprint, alongside features such as rainwater harvesting systems to manage stormwater effectively.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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