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Perforated Screen Facade with Air Conditioning Brick Enhances Privacy and Light Management in Subtropical Residence

Authors:
Noor Samir Ahmad Madhoor, Muhammed Shabeeb Kannanthodi Muhammed Shafi, Sarfaraz Mohammed Ashraf Mohammed Ashraf Muttoon, Safad Nadathalakkal Ebrahim
Perforated Screen Facade with Air Conditioning Brick Enhances Privacy and Light Management in Subtropical Residence

Project in-detail

A perforated screen façade crafted from Air Conditioning Brick facilitates optimal light management and privacy, while the flexible layout adapts to family dynamics in a contemporary residential setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Perforated screen façade enhances natural light while maintaining privacy.
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Utilizes Air Conditioning Brick for improved thermal efficiency.
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Flexible room layouts cater to evolving family needs.
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Incorporates passive ventilation through strategic window placement.
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Central open courtyard promotes airflow and social interaction.

## Overview

Located in a subtropical environment characterized by palm-lined landscapes and urban elements, the Twilight House reflects a careful integration of traditional and contemporary architectural principles. The design focuses on maximizing natural light and spatial experience, drawing inspiration from regional traditions while adhering to modern living standards.

## Façade and Materiality

The primary structure employs Air Conditioning Brick (AAC) for its thermal efficiency and aesthetic versatility, allowing for various patterns that enhance the visual composition. Reinforced concrete and decorative brick modules are used to create a safe and resilient environment. The façade features a perforated white screen that generates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow, reminiscent of traditional Islamic screen techniques, while also ensuring privacy. The exterior volumes are thoughtfully designed, utilizing smaller cubes that emphasize geometric coherence and understated elegance.

## Spatial Configuration and Sustainability

The site plan adopts an open-court concept, promoting connectivity between different spaces while providing private areas within communal zones. This layout encourages social interaction and adaptability, with flexible room arrangements that respond to the inhabitants' changing needs. Additionally, the design incorporates sustainability measures, such as solar panels for renewable energy and features that promote natural ventilation and daylighting. These elements not only reduce reliance on artificial cooling systems but also create a more environmentally friendly and comfortable indoor environment. Central open courtyards further enhance light penetration and ventilation, establishing a natural ecosystem within the home.

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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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