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Aerated Bricks and Precast Panels Enhance Flexible Residential Solutions in Urban Context

Authors:
Bogdan-constantin Neagu, Nicoara Stoenescu
Aerated Bricks and Precast Panels Enhance Flexible Residential Solutions in Urban Context

Project in-detail

Utilizing aerated bricks and precast panels, the design integrates flexible residential units within an urban setting while promoting community interaction and sustainability.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes aerated bricks for enhanced thermal efficiency and reduced environmental footprint.
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Incorporates precast panels to streamline construction and allow for design flexibility.
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Features customizable facades that enable resident personalization.
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Includes communal green spaces designed to foster community interaction.
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Applies a bent A-frame structure to maximize space utilization and natural light.

## Overview
Located within an established urban context, the project seeks to integrate contemporary housing needs with elements of local heritage. It addresses modern living requirements through adaptable and sustainable design while maintaining a connection to the surrounding architectural landscape. The aim is to foster community interaction, offering spaces that support both collective and individual experiences.

## Spatial Strategy
The layout of the residential units is organized along a thoughtfully designed street, facilitating movement and engagement among residents. Each unit showcases diverse facade treatments, allowing for visual variety while adhering to a cohesive architectural language. Central open spaces are strategically placed to enhance community bonding and social interaction, reinforcing the project's commitment to creating a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere.

### Adaptability and Sustainability
The design incorporates an adaptable framework that accommodates various configurations through adjustable panels and structural elements. This flexibility aims to meet evolving social dynamics and housing demands. A focus on low-carbon construction practices, alongside the integration of renewable energy sources like solar panels, underscores the project's dedication to ecological sustainability. The choice of materials, such as aerated concrete bricks and precast panels, ensures reduced environmental impact while promoting durability and efficiency.

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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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