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Living Walls and Green Concrete Integration in a Resilient Community Development

Authors:
Abhineet awan , Divija Agarwal , Vanshika Aggarwal
Living Walls and Green Concrete Integration in a Resilient Community Development

Project in-detail

Integrating living walls and green concrete, the development enhances urban resilience by providing adaptable housing solutions while fostering community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Green concrete incorporates recycled materials, reducing environmental impact.
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Living walls enhance air quality and provide aesthetic value throughout the development.
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Modular construction allows for rapid assembly and adaptability to various site conditions.
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Integrated bomb shelters ensure safety while maintaining design continuity.
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Cultural motifs in the façade reflect local heritage, fostering community identity.

### Project Overview
The revitalization initiative in Kharkiv, Ukraine, addresses the reconstruction of residential buildings affected by conflict, employing design strategies rooted in cultural resilience and historical context. The project seeks to transform both the physical and emotional landscapes of the city, fostering communal spaces that reflect hope and collective memory.

### Spatial Interaction
The design features modular wall sections that facilitate the integration of communal areas, emphasizing community interaction. Vibrant living walls and recreational spaces, such as skateparks, are key elements, encouraging social gathering and cultural expression. The skatepark, inspired by the Fibonacci spiral, enhances user experience by promoting fluid movement, while the communal spaces are strategically positioned to nurture a strong social fabric among residents.

### Material Innovation
Sustainability is at the forefront of material selection, utilizing green concrete made from recycled materials, such as fly ash and slag. This choice is complemented by prefabricated reinforced concrete panels for structural durability and flexibility. The use of moss in wall designs not only enhances ecological efficiency but also contributes to aesthetic appeal. Reinforcing steel rebar is incorporated to ensure structural integrity, particularly in designated bomb shelters, while polyurethane foam provides insulation, enhancing energy efficiency and comfort within the living spaces.

### Cultural Integration
Design elements reflect a strong connection to Ukrainian identity, with floral symbols woven into the architecture as reminders of hope and renewal. The incorporation of emergency preparedness strategies, including bomb shelters, demonstrates responsiveness to the environment's challenges, ensuring safety while remaining aesthetically cohesive with the surroundings. Modularity in construction allows for future adaptability, maintaining relevance in both form and function over time.

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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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