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Geodesic Dome Structure Featuring Sustainable Materials for Mindful Community Retreat

Authors:
Ankit Sharma, Ankur Sharma
Geodesic Dome Structure Featuring Sustainable Materials for Mindful Community Retreat

Project in-detail

A geodesic dome constructed from sustainable materials such as steel and wood, this retreat offers a serene environment for communal meditation and mindfulness practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using a geodesic dome shape for optimal structural efficiency.
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Integrates a retractable attic ladder for enhanced spatial versatility.
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Features a unique water collection system for sustainability.
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Utilizes galvanized steel cables for superior tensile strength.
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Incorporates reinforced glass panels to maximize natural light.

WOMB 2.0 is an architectural design project that embodies principles of meditation, environmental harmony, and community engagement. The structure presents a modern interpretation of a communal retreat, focusing on creating a space conducive to mindfulness practices. The project utilizes a geodesic form, emphasizing structural efficiency and aesthetic coherence, while integrating seamlessly with its natural surroundings.

The design encourages a retreat from daily distractions, promoting a sense of belonging among users. This architectural project is engineered to serve multiple functions, including a yoga space and a hub for individual and community meditative practices.

Sustainability and connection to nature are central themes of WOMB 2.0. The application of natural materials alongside advanced engineering techniques enhances its ecological footprint while ensuring structural integrity. The combination of reinforced glass and wood creates an inviting interior environment, allowing natural light to permeate throughout the space, thereby fostering a conducive atmosphere for relaxation and reflection.

Unique Design Approaches
A key feature of WOMB 2.0 is its geodesic dome structure, which provides both aesthetic appeal and structural benefits. The dome's design utilizes a cuboidal steel frame and galvanized steel cable for superior tensile strength, facilitating an expansive open area inside without intrusive support columns. This open layout enhances the space's multifunctionality.

Furthermore, the project incorporates a retractable attic ladder for efficient movement between levels. Water sustainability is emphasized through an innovative washbasin design, promoting minimal environmental impact. Solar panels installed on the roof harness renewable energy, reducing reliance on conventional power sources.

Architectural Details
The use of sustainable materials ranks high in the design ethos of WOMB 2.0. Materials such as steel, reinforced glass, and cotton fabric have been carefully selected for their durability and environmental impact. The wooden flooring adds warmth to the interior and complements the natural light filtering through glass walls.

The ventilation system employs a stack effect, promoting airflow and maintaining a comfortable atmosphere for users engaging in meditation practices. By coupling architectural design with advanced environmental systems, WOMB 2.0 offers a holistic approach to modern architectural solutions.

Readers interested in further exploring WOMB 2.0 are encouraged to review its architectural presentation for detailed insights into architectural plans, sections, and innovative design elements that define this unique 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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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