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Sustainable Villa Featuring Stucco and Native Landscaping for Enhanced Outdoor Living

Author:
Edwin Esperito Pagaduan
Sustainable Villa Featuring Stucco and Native Landscaping for Enhanced Outdoor Living

Project in-detail

Constructed with a combination of stucco and locally sourced stone cladding, this villa offers an expansive open-plan living environment that seamlessly integrates outdoor verandahs and native landscaping, catering to modern family living in Dubai.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with locally sourced stone cladding for climate resilience.
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Designed to maximize cross-ventilation and natural light throughout the interior.
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Incorporates a rainwater harvesting system for sustainable water management.
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Features expansive outdoor verandahs seamlessly integrated with interior spaces.
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Landscaped with native plants to reduce water usage and enhance biodiversity.

### Architectural Design Report: Villa in Dubai

#### Overview
Located in Dubai, this villa design aims to harmonize contemporary living with the region's unique climatic and cultural context. The project emphasizes a balance of aesthetic appeal, sustainable practices, and functional spaces, catering to the needs of modern families while integrating natural elements and advanced technology throughout.

#### Spatial Configuration
The villa spans two levels, featuring interconnected zones that promote efficient usage and family interactions:

- **Ground Floor:** The layout includes spacious living and dining areas designed to optimize natural light through large windows, alongside a modern kitchen and scullery that enhance practicality. Additional functional spaces such as maid's quarters and a home office provide versatility aligned with current lifestyle demands. Outdoor verandahs create connections to the landscaped surroundings.

- **First Floor:** A series of en-suite bedrooms ensure privacy for residents, each with private balconies that offer outdoor retreats. A designated media and activity room emphasizes leisure and family togetherness. Future plans also include a rooftop deck designed to maximize outdoor living with extensive views of the city.

#### Sustainable and Material Considerations
Sustainability is a core principle in the design, with plans for the incorporation of energy-efficient systems such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting. The choice of materials contributes to both aesthetic and environmental goals:

- **Exterior:** A combination of stucco for a modern finish, stone cladding for added texture, and aluminum panels for durability ensures a striking façade that reflects natural light.

- **Interior:** Warm wood finishes enhance the interior aesthetic, while expansive glass elements facilitate a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

The careful selection of local landscaping not only minimizes water usage but also promotes local biodiversity, further underscoring the project's commitment to sustainability. With a focus on adaptability, the villa's facade can be customized, allowing responsiveness to the homeowners' preferences while maintaining structural integrity.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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