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Frosted Glass Blocks and Elevated Modular Units in Coastal Housing Solutions

Authors:
Gregory Muggli, Christopher Griffith, Joshua Moskowitz
Frosted Glass Blocks and Elevated Modular Units in Coastal Housing Solutions

Project in-detail

Elevated above coastal waters, this housing solution utilizes frosted glass blocks and modular units to create adaptable living spaces that maximize natural light and privacy while promoting community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Elevated modular units provide resilience against coastal flooding.
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Frosted glass blocks enhance privacy while allowing natural light penetration.
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The design promotes community interaction through interconnected pathways.
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Flexible interiors support various living configurations for residents.
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Sustainable materials reduce energy consumption and environmental impact.

**LightHouse Project Overview**
Located along the shoreline, LightHouse redefines contemporary housing by exploring the relationship between human needs and the surrounding environment. The project focuses on modular living, promoting adaptability and personalization for its residents. By considering homes as dynamic spaces that evolve alongside their occupants, the design fosters an understanding of essential functions such as sustenance, hygiene, recreation, and personal privacy.

**Spatial Organization**
The layout features multiple living units arranged to enhance connectivity between land and water. This configuration facilitates both social interaction and individual privacy, as interconnected walkways promote communal engagement while each unit serves as a retreat for its occupants. The design encourages a fluid movement between shared and private spaces, reflecting a balance between personal sanctuary and community.

**Material Selection**
Material choices are integral to the overall design, emphasizing both functionality and aesthetics. Frosted glass blocks provide privacy and natural light, while Kingspan Trodlekte ceiling tiles contribute to energy efficiency. Baltic Birch is utilized for structural elements, offering durability and a natural look. The raised foundation ensures resilience against coastal conditions, while the materials used aim to minimize ecological impact and enhance the user experience through thoughtful integration of light and space.

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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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