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Elevated Bamboo Structure Featuring Adaptive Panels for Communal Living

Authors:
Christian Boettger, James Mcallister, Dreux Santos-quesnel
Elevated Bamboo Structure Featuring Adaptive Panels for Communal Living

Project in-detail

Elevated above potential flood levels, the structure incorporates bamboo and adaptive panels to create a flexible communal living space that fosters interaction and resilience in Vietnam's rural landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated design enhances flood resilience while maintaining accessibility.
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Integration of adaptive panels allows for adjustable lighting and ventilation.
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Community layout fosters social interaction around a central garden space.
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Bamboo construction maximizes sustainability and minimizes environmental impact.
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Woven mats provide versatile flooring with enhanced airflow and storage options.

# Analytical Report on the Folding Face House Project

## Overview

The Folding Face House is located in the rural hills of Vietnam, where it seeks to integrate the cultural legacy of farming communities with contemporary ideals of sustainability and social interaction. The design focuses on fostering a cohesive community experience while addressing modern challenges such as climate resilience and resource efficiency. By prioritizing environmental sensitivity and social connectivity, the project serves as a functional response to its geographic and cultural context.

## Spatial Strategy

The architectural layout employs a radial arrangement around a central communal garden, promoting social interactions among residents. Essential living areas, including the kitchen, living room, and bedrooms, are organized to facilitate movement and encourage gatherings, enhancing the sense of community. The main living space acts as a focal point for social engagement, while the kitchen serves dual functions as a culinary area and a social hub. Bedrooms are designed to maintain personal privacy while remaining connected to communal activities.

## Materiality and Sustainability

The design predominantly utilizes bamboo timber due to its sustainability, strength, and low embodied energy. Other elements, such as woven mats for flooring and adjustable panel systems, enhance indoor climate control and flexibility. The incorporation of concrete footings elevates the structure for flood protection, while glass facades optimize natural light and ventilation. Environmental considerations extend to water management systems that capture roof runoff, ensuring clean drinking water and promoting responsible usage. The adjustable panels not only facilitate passive temperature regulation but also allow residents to connect fluidly with the surrounding landscape, reinforcing the balance between indoor and outdoor living.

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

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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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