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Woven Mesh Screens and Vegetative Roofs Enhance Intergenerational Community Living

Author:
Alina rose sebastian
Woven Mesh Screens and Vegetative Roofs Enhance Intergenerational Community Living

Project in-detail

Integrating woven mesh screens with vegetative roofs, the design fosters a multifaceted approach to intergenerational living by promoting community engagement and sustainable practices in a residential context.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates woven mesh screens inspired by traditional weaving techniques for enhanced privacy and shading.
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Features vegetative roofs to promote biodiversity and improve energy efficiency.
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Includes a ground-level childcare facility, encouraging daily interaction among residents of all ages.
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Utilizes double-glazed windows for optimal thermal performance and natural light.
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Employs recycled terracotta tiles in flooring to support sustainable construction practices.

### Overview

"Woven Terraces" is an architectural design initiative located along the Maribyrnong River in Footscray, Melbourne, focused on reimagining senior living through an integrated approach that emphasizes multi-generational interaction. This housing complex aims to address social isolation by fostering a diverse community that combines residential spaces with communal amenities, encouraging a supportive environment conducive to healthy living.

### Spatial Organization and Community Interaction

The design prioritizes a spatial arrangement that facilitates daily interactions among residents of varying ages. The ground floor features a childcare facility that promotes regular engagement between younger and older residents, reinforcing the project's intergenerational ethos. This level also includes communal amenities, such as lounge areas with direct access to the park, while subsequent floors emphasize shared living experiences through communal kitchens and living spaces. The design incorporates generous communal areas on the upper level, including gardens and terraces, encouraging relaxation and socialization among residents.

### Materiality and Environmental Considerations

The material selection for "Woven Terraces" reflects a commitment to sustainability and enhances the building's functional and aesthetic qualities. Concrete serves as the primary building material, providing structural durability and design flexibility. Light-colored roofing materials and double-glazed windows contribute to energy efficiency by minimizing heat gain and loss. Additionally, vegetative roofs support biodiversity and natural insulation, while recycled terracotta tiles are utilized for flooring to promote sustainability. The integration of woven mesh screens, inspired by traditional weaving techniques, adds both functionality and character, enhancing user experience throughout the building. Solar panels and cross-ventilation strategies further underscore the project's focus on environmental responsibility, ensuring a reduced ecological footprint.

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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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