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Floating Bamboo Shelters with Solar Integration for Sustainable Reforestation Efforts

Floating Bamboo Shelters with Solar Integration for Sustainable Reforestation Efforts

Project in-detail

Floating structures constructed from bamboo and integrated with solar panels provide sustainable living spaces for communities focused on reforestation in critically deforested regions.
5 key facts about this project
01
Floating homes minimize land disruption while promoting adaptive reuse of local resources.
02
Bamboo construction enhances structural flexibility and rapid assembly in remote areas.
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Solar panels and water management systems ensure self-sufficiency in energy and water usage.
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Community layouts encourage social interaction and collective participation in reforestation efforts.
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Green roofs support local biodiversity and provide natural insulation for the structures.

**Overview**
The Reforestation Nomads project addresses urgent environmental challenges related to deforestation, specifically in regions like Indonesia and Brazil. The intent is to create semi-permanent micro homes that provide habitats for nomadic communities actively engaged in reforestation efforts. These structures are strategically positioned on water bodies to limit land disruption while facilitating the gradual restoration of degraded areas, emphasizing ecological integrity in regions impacted by logging and monoculture.

**Spatial Configuration**
The layout of the micro homes encourages both communal interaction and individual privacy, reflecting the social dynamics and gender roles within the community. Flexible interior spaces are designed to accommodate various functions, reinforcing the adaptability of living arrangements. The design incorporates floating platforms that allow efficient placement in areas vulnerable to development pressures, enhancing resilience to environmental challenges.

**Material and Sustainability Focus**
The project employs sustainable materials such as bamboo, recognized for its rapid growth and structural capabilities, alongside KINGSPAN insulated panels to enhance energy efficiency. Cedar wood is utilized in interior finishes, creating a warm ambiance, while recycled materials help minimize waste. Solar panels and advanced water management systems ensure energy self-sufficiency and promote the responsible use of resources. Green roofs support ecological restoration by improving insulation and contributing to carbon absorption, thereby enhancing the overall environmental quality of the project.

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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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