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Transparent Domes with ETFE and Green Rooftops for a Neurological Treatment Center

Authors:
Nikoletta Vitti, Despoina Panagiotou, Foivos Tsangaras, Styliani Ioakeim
Transparent Domes with ETFE and Green Rooftops for a Neurological Treatment Center

Project in-detail

Utilizing ETFE for transparent dome structures and integrating green roofs, this facility offers a therapeutic environment specifically designed for the treatment of neurological disorders.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes ETFE for lightweight, transparent dome structures that enhance natural light.
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Incorporates extensive green roofs that promote biodiversity and environmental sustainability.
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Features an adaptable layout with flexible treatment spaces designed for various therapies.
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Connects multiple domes through transparent walkways, blurring indoor and outdoor boundaries.
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Integrates advanced robotic technology for both patient treatment and environmental management.

### Project Overview
LAND(E)SCAPE entails the design of a pan-European center dedicated to the treatment of neurological disorders. The initiative prioritizes the therapeutic potential of natural environments while incorporating advanced medical technologies. The architectural form interfaces with its surroundings through organic shapes and flowing lines, reflecting both the natural landscape and neurological pathways.

### Spatial Organization
The layout is structured to facilitate movement and interaction among users. Key design elements include open courtyards that blur the distinction between the built environment and landscape, promoting relaxation and socialization. Collaborative spaces are strategically integrated to encourage engagement among patients, therapists, and researchers. Flexible treatment areas are designed to adapt to various therapeutic practices, highlighting an integrative approach to care.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Material selection emphasizes transparency and lightness, employing ETFE for dome structures to optimize natural light and insulation. A steel framework provides the structural backbone, while extensive glass facades enhance views of the surrounding environment. Reinforced concrete offers stability to the base of the facility. The project incorporates native plant species into green roofs and landscaping, fostering biodiversity and reinforcing the indoor-outdoor relationship. Additionally, the integration of eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems underscores a commitment to sustainability. Notable features include innovative robotic technology that aids both patient treatment and environmental management, alongside a dynamic roof structure enabling adaptability to changing conditions.

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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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