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Rammed Earth and Perforated Timber Screens Create a Harmonious Family Dwelling

Rammed Earth and Perforated Timber Screens Create a Harmonious Family Dwelling
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Incorporating rammed earth and perforated timber screens, the residence facilitates a seamless interaction between indoor spaces and landscaped courtyards, designed to foster family connections and privacy.
5 key facts about this project
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Rammed earth construction provides natural insulation and thermal mass for energy efficiency.
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Perforated timber screens enhance ventilation while maintaining privacy in outdoor spaces.
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Integrated vertical gardens improve air quality and contribute to biodiversity.
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Geothermal systems offer energy-efficient heating and cooling throughout the residence.
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Expansive glass facades create a seamless connection between interior spaces and landscaped courtyards.

### Overview and Concept

Unity House is a residential project located in the UAE, designed with a focus on Emirati family culture. The intent is to enhance social interactions while maintaining personal privacy, creating an environment conducive to both communal and individual well-being. The architectural design emphasizes a connection with nature, aiming to provide residents with a tranquil living space that facilitates family engagement.

### Spatial Organization and User Experience

The spatial layout is purposefully structured to segregate public and private areas, ensuring personal spaces while promoting family interactions. Key features include the Majlis, positioned to encourage gatherings, and a series of courtyards and terrace gardens that enhance the overall living experience. These outdoor spaces are designed to foster emotional well-being through the incorporation of green microclimates and automated shading solutions.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The materiality of Unity House is integral to its design identity, emphasizing sustainability and cultural relevance. Locally sourced rammed earth provides natural thermal insulation, while wood is utilized in cabinetry, adding warmth to the interior. Decorative clay plaster enhances the connection to natural textures, and perforated timber screens serve both aesthetic and functional purposes by filtering sunlight. The project integrates advanced energy-efficient systems, including a hybrid solar power setup and geothermal heating and cooling, addressing environmental challenges while maintaining comfort and luxury.

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The Kingspan MICROHOME 2026 competition invites architects and designers worldwide to rethink small-scale living by creating an off-grid, modular micro dwelling under 25 m². Now in its 11th edition, the contest emphasizes sustainable, innovative, and human-centered design that demonstrates how compact living can have a big impact.

With a €100,000 prize fund, entries will be evaluated for originality, efficiency, and their response to contemporary environmental and social challenges. The competition is open to everyone, with submissions allowed individually or in teams of up to four. Registration closes on 30 September 2026, and winners will be announced on 15 December 2026.

By celebrating creativity within strict limits, MICROHOME 2026 continues to push the boundaries of compact architecture and sustainable living.

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