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Living Among Nature with Glass Walls and Local Wood

Authors:
Edina Catana, Ana Catana
Living Among Nature with Glass Walls and Local Wood

Project in-detail

With expansive glass walls that open to connect the interior with the natural landscape, the design incorporates local wood and rainwater systems, creating a functional home for a working couple.
5 key facts about this project
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Expansive glass walls enable full opening to the outdoors.
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Local wood is used for heating and structural elements.
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Includes integrated rainwater collection systems.
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Layout features adaptable spaces to enhance functionality.
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Design emphasizes a strong connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

The Flower Pot House presents a design focused on merging indoor and outdoor living. Situated in a natural environment, it serves as a home for a working couple and emphasizes the importance of connecting with nature. The layout is open and inviting, encouraging interaction with the surroundings while providing a comfortable living space.

Concept and Design Intent

The design revolves around the idea that a home should respond to its surroundings. Featuring large glass walls that can fully open, the house allows abundant natural light to fill the interior. This design choice enhances the occupants' connection to the landscape, creating a strong relationship between the home and nature.

Spatial Configuration

The layout is both practical and adaptable, tailored to meet the needs of its residents. It includes a ground floor area of 15.53 m², which houses a significant storage space of 200 m² and a sauna that occupies 12 m². Additionally, the project includes an attic space measuring 7.62 m², giving further utility to the home while ensuring a comfortable environment for daily living.

Sustainability and Materials

A focus on sustainability permeates the design. The house integrates features such as rainwater usage and locally sourced wood for heating. Efficient electrical systems are also part of the design, reflecting a respect for the environment and a commitment to reducing the overall ecological impact of the dwelling.

Regulatory Compliance and Mobility

The design follows specific caravan road restrictions applicable in the European community. It maintains a maximum weight of 3.5 tons, a height of 4 meters, and a width of 2.55 meters. These specifications help ensure that the structure is portable while maintaining its architectural purpose.

A notable aspect of the design is the full opening of the glass walls. This feature not only invites fresh air and sunlight but also creates an experience of living closely connected to the outdoors.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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