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Bamboo Panels and Flexible Spaces in a Community-Focused Residential Environment

Author:
Amirali Merati
Bamboo Panels and Flexible Spaces in a Community-Focused Residential Environment

Project in-detail

Employing bamboo panels and an operable wall system, this residential design emphasizes adaptability and communal living, showcasing a sustainable approach to housing that fosters social interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Bamboo panels are utilized for structural flexibility and reduced environmental impact.
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A rainwater harvesting system is seamlessly integrated into the design for efficient water management.
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Operable walls create adaptable spaces, allowing residents to modify layouts as needed.
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Circular layouts promote natural ventilation and enhance community interaction.
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Community areas are strategically placed to foster social engagement among residents.

### Project Overview
Located in an environment that encourages community interaction, the design approach for "House as an Embodied Medium" focuses on the home as a dynamic and adaptable entity. The project seeks to facilitate diverse human interactions while allowing residents to modify their living spaces according to personal and social needs. This concept challenges conventional notions of static home environments, promoting a supportive relationship between inhabitants and their architectural surroundings.

### Spatial Configuration and Flexibility
The architectural layout consists of interconnected dwelling units organized around communal spaces, enhancing a sense of shared community. Each unit features a circular form, which promotes natural ventilation and encourages interactions among residents. The adaptable configurations demonstrate practical applications of modular design, highlighting how spaces can transform based on occupants' immediate requirements. Detailed floor plans illustrate various functional areas, including living rooms and hygiene spaces, emphasizing the versatility of each unit.

### Materiality and Sustainable Practices
Materials chosen for construction engage deeply with local traditions while addressing modern sustainability. Bamboo is prominently featured for its lightweight characteristics and environmental benefits, employed in double-layered panels to provide structural integrity. The design incorporates a rainwater harvesting system along with integrated solar panels to promote self-sufficiency and reduce resource dependency. These design elements, alongside innovative structural components such as operable walls and roller mechanisms, facilitate a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor environments, encouraging a harmonious relationship with nature and community.

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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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