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Hydraulic Screens and Recycled Timber Create Adaptive Coastal Living Spaces

Author:
Enza Angelucci
Hydraulic Screens and Recycled Timber Create Adaptive Coastal Living Spaces

Project in-detail

Incorporating hydraulic screens and recycled timber, the design offers a flexible and sustainable approach to coastal living, tailored for holiday makers looking for adaptable residential solutions.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates hydraulic operable panels that enhance indoor-outdoor flow.
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Utilizes recycled timber for structural and aesthetic elements throughout the design.
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Features a clustered volumetric layout to promote community interaction among residents.
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Integrates a greywater collection system for efficient water management.
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Designed to maximize natural light with large glass openings and elevated ceilings.

**Project Overview**
Mi_aCASA is located in Sandy Point, Victoria, Australia, designed as a clustered volumetric solution to accommodate holiday makers and transient living arrangements. This project aims to create a versatile and multifunctional living environment that aligns with contemporary lifestyle needs while being mindful of the surrounding landscape.

**Spatial Configuration**
The architectural design features modular units that can operate independently or together, facilitating communal living while ensuring privacy for individual residents. The layout promotes flexibility, with spaces that can adapt to changing usage requirements such as dining and leisure. High ceilings and expansive openings foster ample natural light, enhancing the overall living experience while grounding the design in its natural context.

**Material and Sustainability Practices**
Material selection emphasizes sustainability and structural integrity. Reinforced concrete provides durability, while glass panels enhance transparency and allow for a visual connection to the environment. The steel framework supports flexible configurations, and recycled timber is utilized in internal finishes to advance environmental initiatives. Integrated solar panels and grey water collection systems further enhance the project's sustainability, utilizing local materials to minimize transportation emissions and reduce the overall carbon footprint.

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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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