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Rainwater-Collecting Residence Featuring Prefabricated Timber Facade and Modular Living Spaces

Author:
MatĚj BÁlek
Rainwater-Collecting Residence Featuring Prefabricated Timber Facade and Modular Living Spaces

Project in-detail

Utilizing a rainwater collection system within a prefabricated timber facade, the residential design promotes sustainability and flexibility in living spaces tailored for family dynamics.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates a rainwater management system integrated into the facade.
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Utilizes cross-laminated timber panels for structural stability and insulation.
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Features charred wooden shingles to enhance durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Includes modular living spaces that can be expanded as needed.
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Employs a bent A-frame design to optimize natural light and ventilation.

**Overview**

Located in a contemporary setting reminiscent of Dubai, the House of the Future is designed to reflect modern familial dynamics while emphasizing sustainability and practical living. This residential project aims to redefine contemporary living by integrating aesthetic appeal with functional spaces that promote social interaction, leisure, and privacy.

**Sustainability and Spatial Strategy**

The House of the Future incorporates a variety of sustainable features to minimize its environmental impact. Notably, the roof design facilitates solar energy harvesting and a rainwater management system that captures and reuses rainwater, enhancing cooling within the home. Natural ventilation strategies are employed to optimize airflow, thereby reducing reliance on artificial cooling systems.

The residential layout is modular, allowing for future expansions in increments of four meters, accommodating evolving family structures over time. The strategic spatial organization differentiates social areas on the first floor, which includes a combined living and dining space, from private zones on the second floor, dedicated to bedrooms with individual study areas and bathrooms. This arrangement fosters both communal engagement and individual privacy.

**Materiality and Aesthetic Integration**

A carefully selected palette of materials enhances the design's durability and warmth. The use of wood for flooring and furniture, ceramic tiles in wet areas, and concrete for structural elements contributes to an inviting atmosphere while ensuring resilience.

The exterior features a dual facade composed of prefabricated and vertically layered elements, incorporating glazed surfaces to maximize natural light while reducing heat gain. Vegetation, particularly palm trees, is integrated into the design to provide shade and contribute to climate control, further harmonizing the structure with its surroundings.

Overall, the House of the Future exemplifies a holistic approach to residential design, addressing current living standards and sustainable practices.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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