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Micro-Village Living: a Community-Focused Residential Development

Authors:
Tucker Douglas, Taylor Halamka
Micro-Village Living: a Community-Focused Residential Development

Project in-detail

This series of residential units designed to accommodate a diverse range of household types. The project seeks to cultivate a strong sense of community without compromising the privacy and independence of its residents.
5 key facts about this project
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Limestone facades are combined with cross-laminated timber for efficient thermal performance.
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Timber framing features structural elements that enhance natural ventilation throughout the units.
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A central plaza integrates communal spaces to promote resident interaction and social cohesion.
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Dedicated quiet retreats are incorporated within the design to offer residents areas for reflection.
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Landscaped community gardens are strategically placed to support local biodiversity and enhance aesthetics.

The Town-Homes project is a residential development composed of multiple housing units designed to support diverse household types while fostering community interaction. Located within a defined urban context, the project focuses on creating a balance between shared and private spaces, encouraging social connection without compromising individual autonomy.

Spatial Organization and Material Use

Three residential blocks are arranged around a central plaza, forming a layout that promotes accessibility and informal encounters. Each unit is designed for flexibility, accommodating a range of living arrangements—from individuals to families. The use of local limestone offers durability and ties the project to its regional context, while timber elements add warmth and contrast to the stone structure. The material palette supports both functional needs and visual continuity with the surrounding environment.

Environmental Strategies and Communal Infrastructure

Natural ventilation and daylighting are integrated through large, strategically placed windows that improve indoor comfort and reduce energy demand. Communal spaces, including landscaped gardens and outdoor gathering areas, are distributed throughout the site to reinforce the social dimension of the project. With its combination of adaptable residential units and shared amenities, the Town-Homes development presents a model for contemporary communal living that remains responsive to environmental and social needs.

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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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