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Concrete Trays and Green Roofs for Flood Resilience in Communal Living

Authors:
Peter Lee, Yeonwook You
Concrete Trays and Green Roofs for Flood Resilience in Communal Living

Project in-detail

Constructed within concrete trays that manage stormwater, the design utilizes green roofs and off-grid hydrokinetic power to create resilient communal living spaces in a flood-prone area.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed in concrete trays to effectively manage stormwater.
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Employs a hydrokinetic power system for off-grid energy sourcing.
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Incorporates green roofs to enhance rainwater absorption.
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Designed to absorb up to 1,400 cubic feet of water per unit.
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Promotes community resilience through collective living solutions.

The Terrace is located in Hamyang, South Korea, and is designed to tackle the ongoing issue of flooding, which has become more severe due to climate change. It is a residential development that blends resilience with a sense of community. The design takes inspiration from the area's terraced farming landscape, aiming to create functional living spaces that are environmentally aware.

Water Management

A key feature of The Terrace is its effective water management system. Each home is set within a concrete tray that collects overflow from nearby streams. This design allows the residences to absorb up to 1,400 cubic feet of water, providing a direct response to the unique flooding risks in the area. Additionally, a green roof helps to absorb rainwater, contributing to better stormwater management while promoting ecological balance.

Sustainability Features

Sustainability is central to the design, focusing on off-grid living. A hydrokinetic power system captures energy from the adjacent stream, which reduces the need for traditional energy sources. This system ensures that residents have access to power while remaining environmentally friendly. The building also incorporates radiant floor heating, offering warmth and comfort without wasting energy.

Community Integration

The layout of The Terrace encourages residents to interact and support one another, fostering a strong sense of community. By designing units to not only protect individual homes but also to shield surrounding agricultural areas, the project emphasizes the importance of collective resilience in confronting environmental challenges.

A distinctive aspect of the design is its blend of local culture with practical living. Each home reflects a commitment to sustainability while enhancing the overall living experience. The focus on ecological integrity and community connection makes The Terrace a thoughtful response to the issues faced by its environment.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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