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Hexagonal Microhome Featuring QuadCore Panels and Energy-Efficient Design Elements

Author:
Bogdan-george Dicu
Hexagonal Microhome Featuring QuadCore Panels and Energy-Efficient Design Elements

Project in-detail

Constructed with QuadCore panels and designed in a hexagonal format, this microhome offers an energy-efficient living space that seamlessly integrates multiple functions within a compact footprint.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using lightweight QuadCore panels for enhanced thermal performance.
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Features a hexagonal layout that maximizes spatial efficiency and natural light.
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Incorporates modular components for flexible interior uses and configurations.
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Designed with sustainable elements like a green roof and solar panel integration.
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Includes outdoor spaces that blur the line between indoor comfort and nature.

### Overview
The Microhome project illustrates an advanced architectural design that adapts to both moderate continental and tropical climates, allowing for optimal performance across different environmental conditions. By focusing on a compact footprint and modern aesthetics, the design prioritizes sustainable practices and efficient use of materials to achieve durability and reliability.

### Spatial Efficiency and User Experience
The Microhome's design is organized around a hexagonal configuration that emphasizes both functionality and user comfort. The layout includes designated functional zones: a sleeping area of approximately 15 square meters, equipped with innovative storage solutions to enhance spatial perception; and a multifunctional living area that promotes social interaction. Outdoor integration is a key feature, with water features and gardens designed to create a harmonious relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The project employs various materials that enhance both its aesthetic appeal and sustainability. QuadCore AWP LEC wall panels are utilized for their efficiency and aesthetic variety, while architectural metal paneling provides structural support and modern finishes. Exterior stucco finishes (K580-1000-FLS) offer weather resistance, and strategically placed glass elements maximize natural light within the interior. The incorporation of landscaping materials, such as paving stones and natural grass, furthers the integration with the surrounding environment. Additionally, the use of renewable technologies, including solar panels, underscores the commitment to energy efficiency and sustainable living practices.

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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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