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Dynamic Strands With Luminescent Material Create Community Living In The Metaverse

Authors:
Natalie Lewis, Nk3 Ltd
Dynamic Strands With Luminescent Material Create Community Living In The Metaverse

Project in-detail

The use of a changeable outer context disc and transportable terraces within interconnected strands allows for a customizable living experience, creating an engaging community environment in the metaverse.
5 key facts about this project
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Changeable outer context disc allows for customizable surroundings.
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Transportable terraces enable dynamic views and community connectivity.
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Interconnected strands facilitate seamless social interactions among users.
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Flexible living spaces adapt to various functions, enhancing usability.
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Integrated lighting systems provide adjustable ambiance for different activities.

The recent development focuses on a flexible home concept designed for the metaverse environment. This design blends community interaction with personalized spaces, creating a digital living experience that supports both individual choices and social engagement.

Design Concept
At the core of the design are interconnected strands of homes. These strands allow avatars to move freely between neighboring spaces, enhancing connections and interactions among users. This responsive arrangement caters to the privacy needs of individuals while also reflecting the relationships among community members.

Adaptive Features
Each virtual home includes a changeable outer context disc. This feature allows users to choose different surroundings that match their mood and preferences. It highlights the design’s ability to adapt, offering users a sense of control over their environment. This customization enhances user satisfaction and fosters engagement in the metaverse.

Spatial Arrangement
The interior layout is organized into specific areas for living, working, and entertainment. The living room has essential furnishings, such as sofas and hanging vine chairs, designed for comfort while being functional. The workroom features a table that provides two settings: Discussion Mode and Presentation Mode. This design ensures that various needs can be met without sacrificing usability. The entertainment area encourages leisure and integrates spaces for virtual activities into everyday life.

Outdoor Integration
Outdoor terraces extend from the internal spaces, with two movable terraces for each home. These terraces can be repositioned to showcase different views of the virtual city. One terrace can move along transit bridges, promoting navigation between homes and enhancing interaction among users.

A predominantly white color palette creates a clean and fresh appearance. The use of a unique luminescent material adds ambiance, while adjustable lighting accommodates various activities. This thoughtful approach enriches the user experience and allows for a personalized digital 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

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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