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Integrating Boreholes and Ponds in Community Living

Authors:
Anastasiia Denisova, Ekaterina Zavitukhina, Anastasiia Prihodko, Anastasiia Morozova
Integrating Boreholes and Ponds in Community Living

Project in-detail

Constructed around a central pond and equipped with boreholes for water access, this community home integrates sustainable living elements to promote social interaction and shared experiences among residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrated boreholes provide a sustainable water source for the community.
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A central pond enhances local biodiversity while serving as a recreational area.
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Shared kitchen and dining facilities foster social interaction among residents.
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Functional spaces include a compost toilet designed for environmental sustainability.
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Layouts are organized according to the principles of the Golden Section.

The Spirala Community Home is designed to promote communal living and interaction among residents. Located in an area that supports sustainability, the design aims to create a self-sufficient community with an emphasis on both function and aesthetic appeal. The concept draws on the principle of the Golden Section, which shapes the arrangement of spaces and pathways. This thoughtful layout enhances social connections and encourages movement throughout the site.

Key Features

The community home includes essential elements such as residential buildings, boreholes for reliable water access, and additional water points spread across the site. A central pond enhances the local ecosystem and offers recreational space for residents. The entrance area, along with a planned future road, ensures smooth connectivity, allowing residents to navigate their surroundings comfortably while maintaining the integrity of the community design.

Public Amenities

Public amenities are central to this design, encouraging social interaction among residents. Various leisure facilities, public spaces, and utility areas are thoughtfully integrated to support community engagement. Key features, such as a shared dining room, kitchen, and recreational spaces like a pottery room and dance hall, foster collective experiences. This arrangement balances communal activities with the need for personal space, providing a sense of belonging.

Functional Program

The functional programming of the community home focuses on creating spaces for diverse activities. The design includes a doctor’s office, a training seminar room, and compost toilets, which reflect a commitment to health, education, and sustainability. Individual living quarters, such as guest bedrooms and children’s rooms, ensure that privacy is preserved while allowing for community interactions.

Home Zoning Scheme

The home zoning scheme clearly defines the uses of space, categorizing areas as mandatory or possible. This organization aids in resource management and enhances the living environment. The layout features open verandas, large living rooms, and well-defined private spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere that blends indoor and outdoor living.

The design results in a balance of shared and private areas, enhanced by deliberate landscaping. These elements invite social interaction while allowing moments of personal contemplation amidst a vibrant community.

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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.

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