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Rammed Earth Structure Featuring Integrated Wind Chimneys and Flexible Outdoor Spaces

Author:
Luz Maria Morgade Garcia
Rammed Earth Structure Featuring Integrated Wind Chimneys and Flexible Outdoor Spaces

Project in-detail

Rammed earth construction and integrated wind chimneys create a climate-responsive home with flexible outdoor spaces designed for modern living.
5 key facts about this project
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Rammed earth construction enhances thermal efficiency and environmental resilience.
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Integrated wind chimneys promote natural ventilation without mechanical systems.
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Flexible indoor spaces adapt easily to changing family needs and lifestyles.
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Large glass panels connect interior spaces with the surrounding landscape.
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An outdoor kitchen complements the home’s emphasis on outdoor living.

## Overview

Timeless is a contemporary residential home located in the United Arab Emirates, designed to integrate modern living with adaptable functionality. The project focuses on sustainability and flexibility, allowing the structure to evolve with the changing needs of its occupants. It emphasizes the connection between architecture and the dynamic nature of family life.

## Spatial Organization and Flexibility

The home's layout is divided into two main levels, with a functional distribution of spaces tailored to facilitate interaction and privacy. The ground floor features open living areas that encourage social engagement, alongside a central kitchen and outdoor cooking facilities, enhancing culinary experiences in a garden setting. The first floor encompasses private bedrooms designed for seclusion, while maintaining visual connections to communal spaces below. The incorporation of adaptable elements, such as screens and sliding doors, enables the transformation of spaces to accommodate varying occupancy levels and seasonal preferences.

## Material Selection and Sustainability

The project prioritizes sustainable material choices, enhancing both environmental performance and aesthetic value. Rammed earth is employed for its thermal efficiency, while large expanses of glass invite natural light and foster a sense of openness. Wood accents, particularly in the form of vertical slats, enrich the facade and interiors, providing warmth and texture. Additionally, design features such as wind chimneys promote passive cooling, reducing reliance on mechanical ventilation. The overall design approach reflects a commitment to resource-conscious practices, ensuring long-term sustainability while also allowing for future expansions in response to changing family dynamics.

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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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