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Dynamic User-Driven Spaces in Flexible Grid Systems

Authors:
Sadra Behnezhad, Mohammad Amin Pourheydar Iranji, Helia Valizadehmehrabani
Dynamic User-Driven Spaces in Flexible Grid Systems

Project in-detail

The flexible grid system creates dynamic environments that respond to individual emotions, fostering user-driven exploration within a space designed for personal growth and connection.
5 key facts about this project
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flexible grid system allows for dynamic spatial adaptation intelligent systems suggest environments based on user emotions design promotes personal growth through self-awareness and exploration accessibility features enable all users to create their own spaces modular structure encourages user-driven interactions and connections.

The design emphasizes the relationship between virtual experiences and physical spaces, creating an environment that encourages exploration and connection. Users find themselves in a large, open area where a single node acts as the center point, from which a larger grid can grow. This framework is flexible, allowing it to adapt and evolve based on how individuals interact with it.

Conceptual Framework

The project removes traditional barriers in design, allowing users to engage with their surroundings in new ways. It invites exploration and encourages introspection. Through thoughtful design, individuals can examine their emotions and experiences, while intelligent systems offer suggestions for spaces that respond to those feelings. This approach integrates emotional health into the user experience.

User Interactivity

A significant aspect is the focus on personal growth and human connections. The environment promotes self-awareness and mindfulness, supporting users as they navigate their emotional journeys. In today's digital landscape, where mental health can often be neglected, the project brings human needs and emotional well-being to the forefront.

Adaptability and Inclusivity

Another key feature is the adaptability of the design. Users can shape their spaces through both 3D modeling software and simple text commands. This accessibility allows people with varying skill levels to engage with the environment. It fosters a sense of ownership and encourages a deeper relationship with the space.

The design favors the flow of light, the arrangement of space, and the dynamics of user interaction over traditional materials. By creating an environment that resonates with human emotions rather than just focusing on physical aspects, it opens pathways toward a more interactive future. The careful arrangement of spatial elements highlights the potential for architecture to influence how people connect with both themselves and each other within the digital realm.

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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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