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Modular Living Spaces Featuring Glass Facades and Sustainable Energy Solutions

Authors:
Antoni Kubiak, Karolina Karolak, Szymon Zajączkowski
Modular Living Spaces Featuring Glass Facades and Sustainable Energy Solutions

Project in-detail

Modular units with glass facades and integrated renewable energy systems provide efficient living solutions in the densely populated context of Hong Kong.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular units can be reconfigured to accommodate changing resident needs.
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Glass facades enhance natural light while maintaining thermal efficiency.
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Integrated wind turbines contribute to the building's energy sustainability.
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Vertical circulation promotes easy access to communal recreational spaces.
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The design emphasizes communal living through shared amenities and layouts.

**Overview**

The Hong Kong Pixel Homes project addresses the acute housing shortage and high real estate costs prevalent in Hong Kong by proposing a modular housing solution capable of adapting to the dense urban environment. This architectural design reflects a strategic response to the challenge of maximizing limited urban space through adaptable living units. The project emphasizes the integration of these units into the cityscape, enabling a flexible approach to residential design.

**Spatial Configuration and Community Interaction**

The design features a series of modular living units arranged to promote communal living and ease of access between residents. Each unit is configured to accommodate various living needs, with options for flat layouts that maximize spatial efficiency without compromising comfort. Shared amenities and vertical circulation methods, including stairwells and elevators, are integral to fostering social connections among residents, thereby enhancing community interaction.

**Sustainable Material and Energy Solutions**

Material selection in the Hong Kong Pixel Homes project prioritizes sustainability and functionality. Reinforced concrete provides structural integrity suitable for high-rise construction, while glass facades enhance natural light and visual connectivity to the surroundings. Interior wood finishes contribute warmth and comfort. Additionally, the design incorporates renewable energy technologies such as roof-mounted wind turbines and solar panels, underscoring its commitment to ecological responsibility and energy efficiency. The use of smart materials further enhances the adaptability of the living units to environmental changes.

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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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