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Floating Homes Crafted from Bamboo and Enhanced with Sustainable Solar Solutions

Authors:
Baptiste Rialland, Hugo Peyron
Floating Homes Crafted from Bamboo and Enhanced with Sustainable Solar Solutions

Project in-detail

Constructed with bamboo and designed as floating structures, these homes provide a resilient housing solution for communities facing urban flooding while utilizing solar energy for autonomous living.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using locally sourced bamboo for minimal environmental impact.
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Utilizes reclaimed barrels to provide buoyancy and stability during floods.
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Incorporates a modular design, allowing for easy assembly and relocation.
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Features integrated solar panels for energy self-sufficiency and sustainability.
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Promotes communal living through shared spaces, enhancing social interaction.

### Overview
Baan Miphi, also known as The Bamboo House, is located in Bangkok, Thailand, and has been designed in response to the projected rise in water levels and flooding anticipated by 2050. This project emphasizes sustainable architecture through the use of bamboo—a locally sourced, renewable material—while incorporating ecological design principles aimed at promoting self-sufficiency in living environments.

### Spatial Strategy
The design of Baan Miphi focuses on creating flexible housing solutions that respond to the complexities of flooding and climate change. The residences are modular, built upon reclaimed barrels to function as floating homes, allowing for easy assembly or disassembly in accordance with environmental changes. The spatial configuration includes interconnected units that accommodate both private living spaces—such as bedrooms—and public areas that foster community interaction. The incorporation of communal passageways enhances social engagement and facilitates natural ventilation and light throughout the habitation.

### Materiality and Sustainability
Bamboo serves as the primary structural material, valued for its lightweight properties and natural resistance to environmental elements. Complementary materials include bamboo plywood for walls and flooring, as well as reclaimed barrels utilized for buoyancy and stability. Solar panels are integrated into the design to support autonomous energy management, while a rainwater recovery system along with phyto-purification methods addresses greywater management through natural vegetation. This multi-faceted approach not only encourages resource efficiency but also promotes local economic stability by supporting bamboo cultivation and related craft activities within the community.

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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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