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Cedar Cladding and QuadCore Panels Enhance a Flexible Micro-Home Experience

Author:
Adrian Lopez Paz
Cedar Cladding and QuadCore Panels Enhance a Flexible Micro-Home Experience

Project in-detail

With a dual-structure design utilizing cedar siding and QuadCore panels, this micro-home seamlessly integrates flexibility and sustainability into a compact living solution ideal for diverse environments.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes modular construction for efficient assembly and mobility.
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Features an innovative ORI Cloud Bed for multifunctional living space.
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Incorporates rainwater harvesting systems for sustainable water usage.
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Employs QuadCore panels for superior insulation and energy efficiency.
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Integrates large glass windows to enhance natural light and outdoor connection.

## Overview
"The Belonger" is a micro-home design aimed at redefining contemporary living by prioritizing minimalism and adaptability. Located in a diverse natural landscape that includes both wooded and coastal environments, the project fosters ecological harmony and provides functional living spaces. The design intent emphasizes a compact dwelling that accommodates the varying needs of its inhabitants while integrating effectively into multiple contexts.

## Spatial Strategy
The layout of "The Belonger" features a thoughtful arrangement of multi-functional areas that prioritize flexibility and efficiency. An open concept facilitates fluid transitions between the kitchen, work area, and sleeping zones, maximizing the use of space. Large windows not only invite ample natural light but also establish a continuous visual connection with the surrounding landscape. A key design innovation is the "ORI Cloud Bed," which allows for quick transformation between workspace and sleeping area, enhancing the utility of a compact living environment.

## Material Strategy
Attention to materiality in "The Belonger" reflects a commitment to sustainability and functional performance. The exterior features cedar wood siding, which offers both aesthetic warmth and resilience against various weather conditions. King's Pan QuadCore panels are utilized for their energy-efficient insulation properties, reinforcing the building's structural integrity. Full-height glazing optimizes natural light and creates a connection between the interior and the environment. Additional sustainable elements include solar panels for energy generation and rainwater harvesting systems, ensuring self-sufficiency in essential utilities. The selection of materials aligns with the project's overarching goal of eco-conscious living while meeting aesthetic and functional requirements.

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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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