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Bamboo-Clad Terraces Embracing Natural Vegetation in An Eco-Conscious Community Hub

Authors:
Grace Andrea García Ordóñez, Diego Alejandro Vallejo Rueda, Javier Andrés Durán Mera
Bamboo-Clad Terraces Embracing Natural Vegetation in An Eco-Conscious Community Hub

Project in-detail

Bamboo-clad terraces designed for rainwater harvesting and integrated native vegetation create a sustainable environment that fosters creativity and collaboration in a community hub.
5 key facts about this project
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Bamboo-clad terraces enhance biodiversity while supporting sustainable water management.
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Expansive glass facades promote transparency and community engagement within the hub.
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Cross-laminated timber panels provide structural integrity and thermal efficiency.
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Integrated native vegetation contributes to local ecology and aesthetic appeal.
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A bent A-frame design maximizes solar energy capture and natural light.

**Project Overview**
The Adelaide Creative Community Hub is situated in the culturally rich context of Adelaide, Australia. This facility is designed to promote creativity and collaboration among community members while prioritizing ecological responsibility. It addresses important urban considerations, including pedestrian accessibility and connectivity to public transportation, thereby enhancing the overall functionality of the space.

**Spatial Strategy**
The layout of the hub is delineated into specific zones to facilitate both public and private use. Public spaces encompass galleries, workshops, and exhibition areas that invite community engagement, whereas private spaces include offices and creative studios, providing focused environments for individual work. Circulation routes are thoughtfully integrated to ensure convenient access throughout the building, encouraging movement and interaction.

**Material Considerations**
The design employs a diverse range of materials to support sustainability and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the hub. Bamboo is selected for its rapid growth and minimal environmental impact, effectively serving both structural and visual functions. Extensive glass features are implemented to optimize natural light, creating an inviting atmosphere while maintaining visibility into interior activities. A robust steel framework underpins the structural integrity, allowing for flexibility in design and layout. In addition to these materials, environmentally friendly systems for rainwater harvesting and solar energy integration are incorporated to reduce the building's carbon footprint and promote efficient resource management.

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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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