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Reflective Glass Dome With Bio-Composite Structures in Eco-Friendly Desert Living

Authors:
Minh Kỳ Dương, ĐÀm Duy Anh
Reflective Glass Dome With Bio-Composite Structures in Eco-Friendly Desert Living

Project in-detail

A reflective glass dome envelops bio-composite structures, creating an adaptable and sustainable living environment that harmonizes with the desert landscape.
5 key facts about this project
01
A central reflective dome enhances thermal performance while providing natural light.
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Bio-composite materials support sustainability and minimize environmental impact.
03
Charred wooden shingles offer fire resistance and a unique aesthetic.
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The layout promotes community interaction through shared spaces around the dome.
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Smart technology integration allows for real-time adaptation to environmental changes.

### Project Overview

Resonance House is designed as a conceptual exploration situated within a desert landscape, addressing contemporary architectural challenges through a focus on sustainability and community engagement. The project seeks to create adaptable living spaces that allow residents to interact dynamically with their environment, integrating principles of human experience with the natural landscape.

### Design Composition and Materiality

The architectural layout features a circular configuration centered around a reflective dome, serving as a focal point for connectivity. This dome is surrounded by vertical structures that incorporate natural elements, fostering a relationship between the built environment and nature. The design utilizes sustainable materials, including reflective glass for the dome to enhance energy efficiency through sunlight management, bio-based composites for structural integrity, and sustainable timber for the vertical elements. Water features integrated into the landscape suggest the implementation of rainwater harvesting systems, further promoting environmental responsibility.

### User Experience and Technological Integration

The design embodies dynamic spatial concepts, allowing residents to modify their living environments based on personal needs, facilitated by advanced technology. Communal areas surrounding the central dome encourage social interaction, countering the isolation often found in urban developments. The incorporation of smart technology throughout the spaces enhances both environmental control and communal connectivity, contributing to an enriched living experience that prioritizes adaptation and social engagement.

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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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