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Mobile Pavilion for Sustainable Beekeeping with Seasonal Adaptability

Authors:
Silvia-nicoleta Musat, Andrei Fofirca, Paula Manole, Andrei Manolache
Mobile Pavilion for Sustainable Beekeeping with Seasonal Adaptability

Project in-detail

Combining mobile living with dedicated beekeeping operations, the pavilion's design emphasizes sustainability and adaptability to seasonal changes, offering efficient spaces for storage, processing, and family living.
5 key facts about this project
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Mobile design allows for seasonal relocation based on floral cycles.
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Includes dedicated storage for 64 beehives to enhance operation efficiency.
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Workshop space is optimized for honey processing and equipment storage.
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Living quarters are integrated to support family life alongside agricultural duties.
05
Strategic site selection promotes biodiversity and beekeeping sustainability.

The Modular Beekeeping Pavilion combines living space with beekeeping functions in a pragmatic way. Located in Zone I of Romania, it serves a family during the active months of beekeeping, from April to October. The design centers around sustainability and flexibility, encouraging a lifestyle that merges residential living with agricultural practice.

Storage and Workshop

The pavilion consists of three key sections: storage, workshop, and housing. The storage area efficiently holds 64 beehives. This organization supports easy access for maintenance and management. It allows the beekeeper to regularly check and care for the hives without unnecessary disruption.

In addition to storage, the workshop functions as the main site for processing honey. Here, specialized equipment is kept along with areas designated for honey extraction and preparation. This focus on practical functionality demonstrates the design’s understanding of the essential workflow in beekeeping.

Residential Accommodations

The housing area provides a bathroom, a small kitchen, and two bedrooms. Designed for comfort, these spaces ensure the family can live comfortably while staying closely connected to their agricultural responsibilities. The layout encourages interaction with the living environment, allowing the residents to enjoy their surroundings while attending to beekeeping tasks.

Sustainability and Integration

Sustainable design underlies the entire pavilion. Energy-efficient systems and effective water management strategies are incorporated throughout. The project's location in an area rich in natural resources highlights the aim of reducing environmental impact. This thoughtful positioning enhances both functionality and ecological balance.

Each space is carefully organized to distinguish between living areas and working zones. This clarity makes it easy for residents to move through the pavilion, facilitating a blend of daily life and agricultural chores. Ultimately, the design offers a clear approach to integrating modern lifestyle needs with the demands of beekeeping, presenting a practical solution that respects both nature and community.

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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.

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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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