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Hexagonal Living Units Constructed with High-Performance Glass and Recycled Wood Panels

Authors:
Antonio De La Carrera, Salvador Orozco
Hexagonal Living Units Constructed with High-Performance Glass and Recycled Wood Panels

Project in-detail

Constructed with recycled wood panels and high-performance glass, these hexagonal living units maximize natural light and enhance community living while promoting sustainable practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using a hexagonal layout to enhance spatial efficiency and flexibility.
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Incorporates high-performance glass to optimize natural light while maintaining thermal efficiency.
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Features a modular system that allows for easy relocation and reconfiguration of living units.
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Includes a greywater recycling system to promote sustainable water management.
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Utilizes recycled wood in both exterior and interior applications for reduced environmental impact.

### NOMAD Housing Project Overview

The NOMAD housing project is located in a context that emphasizes sustainability and adaptability. Designed with the intent to create modular living units, the project supports a flexible lifestyle, allowing inhabitants to connect with varying environments while maintaining modern comforts. Each unit is crafted to promote a sense of independence, accommodating diverse living arrangements and promoting efficiency in both design and function.

### Spatial Configuration and Functional Diversity

The project's spatial strategy features a series of hexagonally-shaped units, optimizing both spatial efficiency and aesthetic appeal. Each module serves a distinct purpose—living, working, cooking, bathing, and outdoor leisure—facilitating a customizable living experience. The layout promotes easy reconfiguration for disassembly and relocation, reflecting the nomadic lifestyle ethos. This flexibility is further augmented by the integration of communal spaces that foster social interaction among occupants, reinforcing the notion of community living within a cohesive landscape.

### Sustainable Materiality and Resource Management

NOMAD prioritizes sustainability through the thoughtful selection of materials and energy-efficient systems. High-performance glass enhances insulation while maximizing natural light and views. The use of recycled wood panels, both externally and internally, contributes to an organic aesthetic while supporting environmental goals. Structural elements like quad-core panels minimize weight without compromising durability. The project incorporates solar panels, water capture and filtration systems, and greywater recycling, ensuring responsible resource management and a reduced ecological footprint for its inhabitants.

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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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