Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Vegetated Concrete Slabs Enhancing Interdisciplinary Learning in a Sustainable Campus

Author:
Francois-marie Daniel Girardot
Vegetated Concrete Slabs Enhancing Interdisciplinary Learning in a Sustainable Campus

Project in-detail

Incorporating vegetated concrete slabs, the campus offers a sustainable environment for interdisciplinary studies, seamlessly blending educational facilities with green landscapes to foster collaboration among students in architecture and engineering.
5 key facts about this project
01
Vegetated concrete slabs serve as both a durable foundation and a natural habitat for local flora.
02
The campus layout promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through interconnected educational facilities.
03
Extensive use of cross-laminated timber panels enhances the structure’s sustainability while providing a warm aesthetic.
04
Integrated green roofs improve insulation and reduce urban heat, aligning with eco-friendly initiatives.
05
A bent A-frame design contributes to distinctive architectural aesthetics while optimizing natural light entry.

## Project Overview

The Architecture Campus of the City and Territories is situated in Nice, France, designed to serve as a comprehensive educational hub for architecture and engineering. The project aims to create a synergistic environment that merges academic institutions with the urban landscape and the surrounding natural environment, using innovative strategies to facilitate both learning and ecological resilience.

### Spatial Integration and Educational Facilities

The design emphasizes a cohesive spatial strategy that promotes interaction among various educational facilities, including a School of Architecture, an Engineers' School, a Theater, a Conservatory, Student Accommodations, a University Restaurant, multiple branches of a Library, and a Town Planning School. By positioning these diverse programs in proximity to one another, the layout fosters collaboration and interdisciplinary exchange among students. Pathways and common areas are carefully designed to enhance accessibility, ensuring fluid movement throughout the campus.

### Material Palette and Sustainability

A focus on materiality characterizes the architectural vision, particularly the use of vegetated concrete slabs. This foundational element not only supports built structures but also integrates green spaces that contribute to local biodiversity. The structural components incorporate a steel framework for strength and adaptability, complemented by glass facades that provide natural light and a connection to outdoor spaces. Additionally, wooden elements are employed to enhance interior warmth and comfort, while composite materials may be utilized for contemporary architectural components, promoting lightweight and sustainable solutions. The overall design reflects a commitment to environmental sustainability through the implementation of green building practices and ecological considerations in material selection.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

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

`

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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy