Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Circular Living Unit Built With Fibrocement and Plywood for Sustainable Mobility

Authors:
Mehmet Yoney, Ayşenur Aslan
Circular Living Unit Built With Fibrocement and Plywood for Sustainable Mobility

Project in-detail

Utilizing a circular form and materials like fibrocement and plywood, the design offers a compact, portable living solution that prioritizes sustainability and adaptability for modern lifestyles.
5 key facts about this project
01
Circular form enhances air circulation and natural light.
02
Sliding Wall mechanism enables easy transport and reconfiguration.
03
Integrated water collection system promotes environmental sustainability.
04
Materials include durable fibrocement and warm plywood for comfort.
05
Modular layout offers personalization for diverse user needs.

### Project Overview
**Project Name:** The Slall
The Slall is a thoughtfully designed living unit tailored for individuals who seek an efficient alternative to conventional urban housing. It promotes a minimalist lifestyle characterized by simplicity and mobility, designed to address the challenges of urban congestion and the effects of consumerism. The circular architectural form allows for both adaptability and portability, enabling residents to relocate the unit with minimal environmental impact.

### Spatial Strategy and Interior Design
The circular configuration of The Slall enhances spatial efficiency, ensuring optimal light penetration and air circulation within the living space. The design incorporates a “Sliding Wall” mechanism, permitting users to expand or retract the structure for easy transportation while maintaining comfort. The interior layout is carefully arranged to maximize functionality, featuring essential modules such as a kitchen, WC, and sleeping areas designed to overlap in use. Each unit also offers customization options to accommodate varied individual needs.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
Construction utilizes a variety of materials, each selected for their functional benefits. Fibrocement reinforces the durability and weather resistance of the outer shell, while plywood and plaster contribute to a warm, inviting interior aesthetic. The structural integrity is supported by a lightweight metal grid, providing stability without bulk. Additionally, sustainable features like an integrated water collection system underscore the project’s commitment to environmental considerations, aligning with contemporary ecological practices.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

`

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

Enter an open architecture
competition now

Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2025
100,000€ Prize / 2025
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
Affordable Housing Series 19th Edition
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #4
MICROHOME
MICROHOME
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #10
Kinderspace
Kinderspace
Architecture for Children’s Development #3
To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy