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Ventilated Facade With Rockpanel Cladding for Energy Efficient Living

Author:
Michael John Jewell
Ventilated Facade With Rockpanel Cladding for Energy Efficient Living

Project in-detail

The integration of a self-breathing ventilated facade with Rockpanel cladding enhances energy efficiency while accommodating spacious living areas in a modern residential design.
5 key facts about this project
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Self-breathing ventilated facade minimizes humidity and optimizes indoor air quality.
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Rockpanel cladding enhances durability while providing a modern aesthetic.
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Triple glazed windows improve thermal performance and reduce noise pollution.
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Sheep wool insulation contributes to sustainability and energy efficiency.
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An open-plan layout fosters connection and flexibility among living spaces.

### Overview

Located in a climate-sensitive region, the residential project integrates functionality with a commitment to sustainable design. Its layout and architectural strategies respond to the local environment, emphasizing energy efficiency and harmonization with the natural landscape. The design aims to create comfortable living spaces while minimizing environmental impact.

### Spatial Organization

The layout features distinct zones that promote both interaction and privacy. On the ground floor, an open-plan living area merges the living room, dining space, and kitchen, facilitating family gatherings. Private garages and utility areas enhance practical living. The first floor includes multipurpose rooms suitable for guest accommodation or activities such as home offices and hobbies. A dedicated roof area serves as an entertainment space, highlighted by a Majlis designed for social interactions that takes advantage of panoramic views.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The choice of materials reflects a strong emphasis on sustainability while enhancing visual appeal. The exterior is clad in Rockpanel, offering durability and aesthetic flexibility. Environmental considerations extend to energy systems, with stainless steel hot water solar tanks improving efficiency. Structural integrity is ensured through steel framing, and the use of triple-glazed windows minimizes heat transfer. Insulation with sheep wool furthers thermal efficiency and soundproofing. Unique features, such as a self-breathing ventilated facade, enhance indoor air quality, and a solar wing optimizes renewable energy use, aligning with the project's low carbon footprint objectives.

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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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