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Lightweight Living With Water-Resistant Polyethylene Fabric And Sustainable OSB Constructed Modules

Authors:
Domenica Anahi Albornoz Lopez, Miguel Alejandro Cuaspa Flores, Maria Ximena Santelices Enriquez, Nancy Noemi Tenorio Mendoza
Lightweight Living With Water-Resistant Polyethylene Fabric And Sustainable OSB Constructed Modules

Project in-detail

Constructed from water-resistant polyethylene fabric and sustainable OSB modules, this portable living solution seamlessly adapts to urban environments, providing flexible housing options for diverse communities.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with lightweight OSB modules for easy assembly and transportation.
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Features water-resistant polyethylene fabric for enhanced durability and weather protection.
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Incorporates renewable energy solutions through integrated flexible solar panels.
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Designed for modularity, allowing for various configurations based on user needs.
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Supports rainwater collection systems to promote sustainable resource management.

### Overview
The Walking House is designed in response to the housing crisis affecting urban populations, particularly vulnerable groups facing affordability challenges. This project aims to provide a modular and adaptable solution that can be integrated into various urban contexts, addressing contemporary housing issues through a flexible architectural framework.

### Spatial Configuration and Functionality
The modular system consists of interrelated components that can be easily assembled or disassembled, allowing for diverse configurations tailored to user needs. The interior layout facilitates both individual and communal activities, with spaces that can support work, leisure, and social interaction. Design elements such as customizable furniture systems and flexible partitions enable users to create personal and private environments within the shared spaces.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
The project employs sustainable materials selected for their functional and aesthetic properties. Structural components utilize OSB chipboard, while aluminum and copper are integrated for durability and conductivity, respectively. The external coverage features waterproof polyethylene fabrics, ensuring weather resistance, while flexible solar panels on the roof provide renewable energy. Additionally, rainwater collection systems are incorporated to enhance resource management, reflecting a commitment to ecological sustainability.

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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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