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Perforated Brick Facade Enhancing Passive Cooling in Residential Spaces

Author:
Hirante Jeevani Welandawe
Perforated Brick Facade Enhancing Passive Cooling in Residential Spaces

Project in-detail

The use of a perforated brick facade facilitates passive cooling while integrating recycled materials, resulting in a resilient residential space that harmonizes with the surrounding environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a perforated brick facade to enhance passive ventilation and reduce solar heat gain.
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Integrates recycled brick aggregate as a primary building material for environmental sustainability.
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Incorporates indigenous landscaping to support local biodiversity and ecological balance.
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Features strategically located courtyards that foster community interaction while ensuring privacy.
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Employs energy-efficient solar panels for sustainable energy generation tailored to the building's orientation.
The Solar Filter architectural project exemplifies an integrated approach to sustainable design. Nestled within a geographical context characterized by arid climate conditions, this project emphasizes energy efficiency through innovative use of materials and spatial organization. The design employs a perforated brick façade, which serves both as a visual barrier and passive cooling element. The architectural framework integrates modern techniques with cultural references, highlighting the relationship between the built environment and natural surroundings.

Designing for Sustainability
The project incorporates recycled brick aggregate as its primary construction material, demonstrating a commitment to reducing environmental impact. This selection promotes energy conservation through passive ventilation, as the perforated façade allows for optimal airflow while minimizing solar gain. The façade design also creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, offering aesthetic value and contributing to the occupants' quality of life. Each aspect of the design reflects an understanding of local climate challenges while remaining sensitive to cultural norms and practices.

Innovative Use of Space and Structure
The architectural layout features defined public and private spaces, promoting community interaction while ensuring individual privacy. Courtyards and gardens are strategically integrated to enhance social gatherings and provide ecological benefits through the incorporation of indigenous plant species. The structural components, including reinforced concrete beams and columns, provide stability whilst facilitating flexible configurations for future adaptations. The combination of material selection and spatial organization sets this project apart from conventional designs, allowing for an efficient, sustainable living environment.

Exploring Architectural Details
Important features of the Solar Filter project include the use of solar panels seamlessly integrated into the roof design, enhancing its energy efficiency. The arrangement of spaces facilitates natural light penetration while minimizing heat gain, a critical consideration in the prevailing climate. Additionally, the project’s architectural sections reflect an ongoing dialogue between interior functionality and exterior form, emphasizing the synergy between people and their environment.

For more insights into the architectural plans, sections, and detailed design elements, readers are encouraged to explore the project presentation further. The architectural ideas and strategies showcased offer valuable lessons in sustainable architecture, relevant to contemporary design challenges.
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The 10th edition of the MICROHOME architecture competition invites architects and designers from around the world to explore the possibilities of compact, sustainable living. Hosted by Buildner in collaboration with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this special edition challenges participants to design an off-grid, modular microhome for a young professional couple, with a maximum floor area of 25 m². Designs should prioritize innovation, efficiency, and real-world feasibility. 

A total prize fund of 100,000 € will be awarded, including three main prizes, the Kingspan Award, and the Hapi Homes Award, which will grant 15,000 € and lead to the construction of the selected design. The final registration deadline is September 25, 2025, and winners will be announced on Decebmer 9, 2025. For full competition details and submission guidelines, visit microhome.info.

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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
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