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Modular Housing Solution Featuring Recycled Materials and Green Roofs in Urban Settings

Authors:
Heesuk Lee, Zeke Kan, Nick Fernando, Amy jung yun Lee
Modular Housing Solution Featuring Recycled Materials and Green Roofs in Urban Settings

Project in-detail

Utilizing modular design and recycled materials, this urban housing initiative integrates green roofs to enhance community living while addressing the need for affordable residences.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular units can be arranged in various configurations to adapt to different urban sites.
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Each unit incorporates green roofs to promote biodiversity and urban agriculture.
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The project utilizes recycled materials to minimize environmental impact.
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A bent A-frame design enhances structural efficiency and aesthetic appeal.
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Community spaces are integrated within the design to foster social interaction among residents.

The "Anti-Follies" architectural project offers a modular approach to urban housing within the complex landscape of London. By interweaving the rich historical context and current social needs, the project addresses the increasing demand for affordable living spaces. This design proposes small, adaptable living units that can be integrated into various urban configurations, transforming underutilized areas into vibrant communities.

Distinctly, the "Anti-Follies" concept explores the idea of architectural follies, structures often deemed superfluous in function. Instead of creating structures with unclear purposes, this project reimagines these spaces as functional housing while maintaining the playful, unexpected elements associated with traditional follies. Each unit is designed to be prefabricated, facilitating efficient construction and allowing for a variety of configurations that can respond to specific site conditions and community contexts.

The modular units are crafted from a carefully selected palette of materials including glass, steel, concrete, and recycled materials. This choice emphasizes sustainability while promoting transparency and durability. The use of glass enhances natural light penetration, creating inviting living environments, while steel and concrete provide the necessary structural integrity. The incorporation of recycled materials further demonstrates a commitment to environmental responsibility in urban design.

What sets the "Anti-Follies" project apart is its focus on adaptability and community engagement. Each unit can be combined or stacked in different arrangements, allowing residents to customize their living space according to their needs. This flexibility addresses diverse demographic requirements, from single occupants to larger families, making it a versatile housing solution. Furthermore, common areas and green roofs encourage social interaction among residents, fostering a sense of community while integrating nature into the urban setting.

The project embodies a forward-thinking approach to urban architecture by emphasizing the need for functional yet aesthetically pleasing designs. By prioritizing modularity, sustainability, and social connectivity, "Anti-Follies" presents a model for future developments in densely populated cities.

For a more comprehensive understanding of the design and its impact, readers are encouraged to explore the architectural plans, sections, and designs featured in the project's presentation. Engaging with these elements will provide deeper insights into the innovative architectural ideas that define "Anti-Follies."

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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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