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Bamboo Frame Homes Enhanced with Ceracladd Cladding for Sustainable Living

Author:
Jherlyn Esguerra
Bamboo Frame Homes Enhanced with Ceracladd Cladding for Sustainable Living

Project in-detail

Combining a bamboo frame with durable ceracladd cladding, this sustainable microhome promotes communal living while offering an energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive solution for contemporary housing needs.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with a bamboo frame for enhanced flexibility and sustainability.
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Utilizes ceracladd cladding for superior insulation and weather resistance.
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Incorporates large windows to maximize natural light and ventilation.
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Features communal pathways to encourage social interaction among residents.
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Includes a split-level design for efficient use of space and functionality.

### Project Overview

Serenity Home is designed to integrate modern living with sustainable principles, focusing on creating a secure and cohesive community environment. The microhome concept serves as a dual-purpose structure, providing individual shelter while fostering social interactions among residents through thoughtfully designed communal spaces.

### Spatial Organization and User Experience

The layout comprises an open-plan design on the ground floor that combines the kitchen, dining, and living areas, which encourages family interactions. A distinct zoning strategy separates public spaces from private areas, with bedrooms and workspaces situated on an upper mezzanine level to ensure privacy while maintaining visual connections to communal areas. Additionally, split-level configurations optimize space usage, allowing for smooth vertical movement through strategically placed staircases that enhance openness.

### Materiality and Sustainability

Sustainability is a fundamental aspect of Serenity Home, which features a range of eco-friendly materials. Bamboo is utilized for its flexibility and sustainability, while Ceracladd is employed for its insulation properties and durability. Antique sawn wood adds aesthetic value and environmental benefits, and asphalt shingles provide a cost-effective and resilient roofing option. The architectural design incorporates solar panels to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy, alongside large windows for natural ventilation that lowers energy consumption. Furthermore, an integrated water collection system promotes efficient water management, reflecting the project's commitment to environmental stewardship.

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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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