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Mass Timber Modules for Flexible Living Solutions

Authors:
Pablo Larroulet, Toni Cremades villanueva
Mass Timber Modules for Flexible Living Solutions

Project in-detail

Utilizing mass timber and flatpack systems, the design offers flexible, modular living solutions that prioritize sustainability and adaptability in a compact format.
5 key facts about this project
01
Modular design allows for a range of residential configurations.
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Mass timber construction reduces environmental impact.
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Flatpack systems streamline assembly and transportation.
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Transformable interiors enhance space utilization.
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Focus on self-sufficiency promotes energy efficiency.

ADAPT is a response to the changing needs of living in Chile, especially in Santiago, where many people live in high-density urban settings. The project reflects a shift towards a lifestyle that values sustainability, connectivity to nature, and adaptability. With its modular wooden system, ADAPT accommodates various residential functions and demonstrates thoughtful design in challenging urban environments.

Design Concept

The concept behind ADAPT revolves around versatility and modularity. This allows for a variety of configurations that meet the specific needs of occupants. The design can create different living types, from garden offices and micro-homes to larger residential units. Such flexibility offers alternatives for those looking to escape crowded cities for smaller towns or rural areas.

Architectural Layout

Inside ADAPT, the modular and transformable design promotes efficient movement and personalized use of space. The layout creates bright, open areas that cater to different daily routines. Residents can customize their living environments, resulting in spaces that reflect personal preferences while remaining within a consistent architectural framework.

Sustainability Focus

ADAPT places a strong emphasis on minimizing its environmental footprint. The use of mass timber and flatpack systems in construction helps to lower carbon emissions and reduce building time. These sustainable choices also encourage energy efficiency, as the design aims to create self-supporting living units that align with current ecological standards.

Functional Outcomes

The aim of ADAPT is to blend beauty with practicality, ensuring that each unit is visually appealing and functional. The focus on semi-autonomous living supports the idea of less reliance on outside resources while improving the quality of life for residents. Notable design elements include open layouts and abundant natural light, which together create a welcoming living atmosphere.

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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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