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Undulating Facades with High-Performance Glazing Integrate Community Spaces in Sustainable Urban Housing

Author:
Vadym Nesterenko
Undulating Facades with High-Performance Glazing Integrate Community Spaces in Sustainable Urban Housing

Project in-detail

With undulating rooflines and high-performance glazing, the design revitalizes panel housing by creating adaptable community spaces that foster social interaction and sustainable living in an urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Undulating rooflines enhance natural light and airflow throughout the residential units.
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High-performance glazing reduces energy consumption while maximizing views.
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Modular design allows for flexible living spaces that adapt to community needs.
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Integrated rainwater harvesting systems support sustainable water management.
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Public spaces are strategically located to encourage social interaction among residents.

## Project Overview
Located in Northern Saltivka, Kharkiv, Ukraine, the design initiative focuses on refurbishing panel housing to enhance living conditions in a mixed residential and industrial area. The primary intent is to foster community interaction while improving the aesthetic quality of the neighborhood, responding to both historical and contemporary urban needs.

### Spatial Strategy
The project incorporates various public spaces, including boulevards and recreational areas, to promote social engagement and counteract the isolation often associated with panel housing. Residential buildings are organized in a modular approach, expanding usable space while maintaining structural integrity. Clearly defined zones for commercial, recreational, and administrative functions encourage a mixed-use environment that enhances daily living and community dynamics.

### Materiality and Sustainability
The selected materials reflect a commitment to both functionality and sustainability. Key components include metal columns for stability, profiled metal decking for efficient construction, and expansive glazing to maximize natural light and connectivity between indoor and outdoor environments. Sustainable initiatives such as rainwater harvesting systems, energy-efficient materials, and green roofs contribute to ecological performance and urban biodiversity. This careful material selection addresses contemporary construction methods while emphasizing cost-efficiency and environmental responsibility.

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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

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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