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Healing Spaces with AI Integration and Therapeutic Mushroom Farming

Authors:
Raphaela Nicolettis, Maria Nicolaou, Thanos Stergiou, Georgios Patsalosavvis
Healing Spaces with AI Integration and Therapeutic Mushroom Farming

Project in-detail

Incorporating therapeutic mushroom farming alongside AI-enhanced creative spaces, the design establishes an environment focused on emotional wellness and interactive art production.
5 key facts about this project
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Therapeutic mushroom farming is integrated into the design for wellness support.
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AI generator rooms enhance user creativity through emotional engagement.
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The pleasure dome serves as a communal space for social interaction.
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An abortion clinic provides both medical and emotional care within the facility.
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Distinct zones within the architecture allow for diverse emotional experiences.

Psychatopia explores the relationship between art, technology, and emotional well-being. Set in an urban environment, the design aims to create spaces that address modern challenges related to grief and self-expression. The concept focuses on healing and community interaction by integrating various functional zones that cater to diverse emotional experiences.

Pleasure Dome

The pleasure dome acts as the focal point of the facility, designed as an open and welcoming space that encourages social interaction. It aims to counteract feelings of numbness that many individuals experience today. The layout is flexible, making it suitable for different activities. This space is meant to foster connections among users, enhancing their sense of community.

Abortion Clinic

The abortion clinic features a careful design that acknowledges contemporary healthcare practices. It offers medical services while also providing emotional support for users. Privacy and comfort are prioritized, creating an environment where individuals can navigate complex feelings. This thoughtful integration focuses on both physical and emotional health.

AI Generator Rooms

AI generator rooms highlight the role of technology in creative processes. These spaces allow users to engage with artificial intelligence, enriching their artistic expression. By tapping into their emotional states, individuals can explore new forms of art. The design encourages innovation and personal reflection, reshaping traditional ideas about creativity.

Mushroom Growing Rooms

Mushroom growing rooms bring a unique element to Psychatopia. They combine agricultural practices with therapeutic benefits. This feature emphasizes the importance of organic growth in supporting wellness and creativity. By using natural materials, the design reinforces a connection to nature, even in an urban setting.

The architectural flow between these distinct zones offers users a diverse range of experiences. Transitions are carefully designed to promote a sense of movement. Each area encourages active engagement, making the project a comprehensive exploration of how architecture can address emotional and societal complexities.

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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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