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Recycled Concrete and Green Roofs in a Modular Residential Design

Authors:
Ramez Hany Maher Khalil, Simona Dobrinova Kuneva
Recycled Concrete and Green Roofs in a Modular Residential Design

Project in-detail

Incorporating recycled concrete and a modular framework, this residential design showcases green roofs and integrated courtyards to enhance sustainability and adapt to diverse living needs.
5 key facts about this project
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Recycled concrete is employed as a primary structural material, reducing environmental impact.
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The design features modular units that allow for extensive customization by homeowners.
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Integrated green roofs enhance thermal performance and promote biodiversity.
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The layout incorporates natural courtyards for passive ventilation and light management.
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Smart home technology is built into the architecture for improved user control and efficiency.

## Overview

Located in Dubai, the House of the Future exemplifies an integration of advanced technology and traditional Emirati architectural elements. The design prioritizes sustainability, modularity, and flexibility, aiming to respond to the evolving needs of contemporary homeowners while maintaining a connection to local heritage.

### Spatial Strategy and User Adaptation

The design framework employs a modular system based on a 2.5-meter grid, allowing for versatile configurations tailored to individual preferences. Each self-supporting module can be rearranged to meet the dynamic requirements of families, promoting a personalized living experience. The inclusion of central courtyards and gardens fosters communal interaction and enhances natural ventilation, reducing dependence on mechanical cooling systems.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

Sustainable material choices are central to the project's ethos. The use of recycled concrete not only addresses environmental concerns but also provides structural integrity. Solid panels, complemented by planter-covered roofs, contribute to thermal efficiency while natural materials such as wood and stone create a tactile connection with the surrounding environment. Roof-mounted solar panels further emphasize energy generation, reinforcing the commitment to a low carbon footprint.

The integration of smart home features facilitates user control over living conditions through an AI application, enhancing convenience and efficiency. High ceilings and expansive windows ensure ample natural light, creating open spaces that connect indoor living with the outdoors. By incorporating elements of cultural significance and innovative design, the House of the Future serves as a relevant model for future architectural endeavors.

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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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