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Modular Housing Crafted From Recycled Concrete Blocks With Integrated Green Spaces

Authors:
Anastasiia Svyrydova, Olena Hordynska, Mykola Liutenko, Andrii Palkin
Modular Housing Crafted From Recycled Concrete Blocks With Integrated Green Spaces

Project in-detail

Crafted from modular, prefabricated components and recycled concrete blocks, this development integrates accessible public spaces and lush landscaping to create adaptable housing solutions for a diverse urban community.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a modular construction system adaptable for varying site conditions.
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Integrates recycled concrete blocks as multifunctional seating areas in public spaces.
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Prioritizes barrier-free access across all communal and residential areas.
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Incorporates integrated green spaces to enhance biodiversity and air quality.
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Features a community-centric layout promoting social interaction and activities.

### Overview
Located at 82 Nataliia Uzhvii Street in Kharkiv, the design addresses the urgent need for effective and adaptable housing solutions in a post-war context. By focusing on the reconstruction and modernization of panel buildings, the project enhances urban living spaces through thoughtful design, sustainable practices, and community involvement. The initiative balances rapid reconstruction with aesthetic and functional improvements to meet contemporary residential demands.

### Modular Construction and Flexibility
The project employs a “Printed Module” system that emphasizes modular construction as a means to achieve flexibility and efficiency. This approach not only allows for varied spatial configurations but also facilitates the rapid assembly of buildings through prefabricated elements. Such a strategy aims to reduce construction time and enhance economic feasibility, making it a practical solution for urban housing challenges.

### Material Selection and Sustainability
Material choices reflect a commitment to structural integrity and environmental responsibility. Concrete serves as the primary material for the foundation and structural components, while reinforced and prefabricated elements enhance durability and quality control during construction. Additionally, recycled concrete blocks are creatively integrated into public spaces as multifunctional seating, underscoring the project's sustainability goals. Landscaping initiatives are also included to enrich urban greenery and improve local air quality, fostering a symbiotic relationship between built environments and natural ecosystems.

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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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