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Terracotta Facade Enveloping A Sustainable Residence With Integrated Indoor Garden

Authors:
Agustin Pedrote Aznar, Ma. Del Carmen Ramirez Becerril, Cesar Lucas Alva, Jorge Manuel Lucas BolaÑos
Terracotta Facade Enveloping A Sustainable Residence With Integrated Indoor Garden

Project in-detail

Designed with a terracotta facade and a functional indoor garden, the residence exemplifies sustainable living while providing a versatile space for modern family life.
5 key facts about this project
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Terracotta facade designed to enhance thermal efficiency.
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Integrated indoor garden contributes to improved air quality.
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Central axis layout promotes natural flow and connectivity.
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Multi-functional Majlis space accommodates various activities.
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Water cistern system supports efficient resource management.

**Overview**

Located within a contemporary urban setting, the House of the Future is designed to prioritize functionality and sustainability while fostering a connection between living spaces and the natural environment. The conceptual framework is structured to facilitate efficient use of space, emphasizing clarity in zoning and enhancing user experience through distinct areas for service, public interaction, and private retreat.

**Spatial Organization and User Experience**

The layout employs a central visual axis that enhances connectivity among various zones of the residence, promoting a natural flow of movement. This organization ensures that public and private spaces are distinctly categorized, maintaining privacy while allowing for ease of social interaction. Natural light is strategically integrated throughout the design, enhancing both ambiance and energy efficiency. Key features include an interior garden that fosters tranquility and a multi-functional Majlis space adaptable for gatherings, reinforcing the importance of communal areas.

**Material Selection and Sustainability**

Material choices reflect both aesthetic consideration and functional durability, incorporating concrete for structural integrity, terracotta for visual warmth, and glass to maximize natural light. The design emphasizes sustainable living through features such as solar panels for energy generation and water cisterns for effective water management. These elements not only promote self-sustainability but also respond to local climatic conditions and resource management needs. The color palette, inspired by regional traditions, infuses vibrancy into communal areas and aligns with the overall design ethos.

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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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