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Engineered Bamboo Homes with Integrated Nature Spaces

Authors:
Caitlin Doyle, Jordan Hanson, Valerie Haase, Michelle Shin
Engineered Bamboo Homes with Integrated Nature Spaces

Project in-detail

Engineered bamboo structures integrate multifunctional living spaces with therapeutic outdoor areas, promoting a sustainable and community-oriented residential experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Engineered bamboo provides sustainability and structural integrity.
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Therapeutic outdoor spaces promote wellness and relaxation.
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Layouts inspired by yoga principles enhance spatial flow.
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Modular design allows for future expansion and adaptability.
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Printed connectors enable easy integration of living units.

The Flow Home project presents a fresh approach to living spaces, designed to meet the needs of modern inhabitants. The focus is on creating flexible homes that encourage a strong sense of community. The designs respond to contemporary challenges, including environmental concerns, while promoting a lifestyle that values both individual comfort and collective connection.

Layout and Functionality

The project features several layout options tailored to different lifestyles. Each configuration is influenced by concepts derived from yoga, emphasizing balance and fluidity. For instance, the Balasana layout offers a central area for relaxation, while the Malasana design separates living spaces while still integrating an outdoor environment. The arrangement ensures easy access to key areas, enhancing comfort for those who reside there.

Spatial Adaptability

The various home designs prioritize multifunctional use of space. Configurations like Bitilasana combine privacy with the opportunity for social interaction. Supata Garudasana provides a flexible area that can serve multiple purposes. Additionally, the Viparita Karani layout brings elements of nature into the homes, creating peaceful settings that encourage well-being.

Material Use and Sustainability

Engineered bamboo is a key material in the Flow Home, chosen for its sustainability and durability. This selection is significant as it aligns with the goal of creating environmentally responsible living spaces. Printed connectors are also integrated, allowing for ease of expansion or modification as family needs change over time.

Community Engagement

There is a clear effort to address the impacts of climate change on communities through this project. By including interlocking units and maintaining visual relationships between homes, the design fosters a sense of belonging and encourages social interactions. These thoughtful arrangements help create an environment where residents can feel connected to one another and to their surroundings.

The combination of adaptable layouts, eco-friendly materials, and a focus on community underscores the commitment to developing spaces for modern living. In this approach, the importance of both personal comfort and social interaction is highlighted.

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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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