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Elevated Living Through Amphibious Foundations and Fiber-Cement Facades

Authors:
Savita Chunthatikul, Supassara Sonthinane
Elevated Living Through Amphibious Foundations and Fiber-Cement Facades

Project in-detail

Amphibious foundations elevate fiber-cement façades, allowing for resilient living spaces that adapt to the flooding challenges of Khlong San while fostering community integration through open-plan layouts.
5 key facts about this project
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Amphibious foundations allow homes to adapt to seasonal flooding in Khlong San.
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Shared communal spaces foster interaction and strengthen community ties.
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Fiber-cement facades ensure durability in a humid climate while reducing maintenance.
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Open-plan layouts maximize space efficiency and encourage flexible usage.
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Integration of green roofs enhances insulation and promotes local biodiversity.

### Project Overview

The Baan-Pair proposal addresses the challenges of gentrification and housing insecurity in Khlong San, a district of Western Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River. The design aims to promote community integration while protecting existing residents from displacement amid ongoing development. By combining environmental responsiveness with social connectivity, the proposal offers innovative architectural solutions tailored to the specific context of the area.

### Spatial Configuration

The design incorporates open-plan living spaces that facilitate interaction among residents, with designated communal areas such as verandas and multifunctional spaces that extend living areas outdoors. The efficient use of space is paramount in densely populated neighborhoods, with features including living areas that double as gathering spots and service back-locations to streamline waste and water management. This configuration enhances user experience by fostering a sense of community while ensuring functionality.

### Environmental Strategy

To address Bangkok's flooding risks, the Baan-Pair project implements a comprehensive environmental strategy. This includes an advanced water management system featuring gutters and filtration to effectively handle rainwater, as well as elevated housing designs that maintain stability and livability during extreme weather events. The use of amphibious foundations allows buildings to adapt during flooding, thus reinforcing community resilience and capacity to respond to climate challenges.

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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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