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Modular Living Spaces Featuring Steel Frames and Solar Panels for Sustainable Housing Solutions

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Trịnh Ngọc Khánh
Modular Living Spaces Featuring Steel Frames and Solar Panels for Sustainable Housing Solutions

Project in-detail

Utilizing steel frames and solar panels, this modular housing solution offers flexible living configurations designed to meet the needs of diverse residents in a sustainable manner.
5 key facts about this project
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Modular units can be rearranged to adapt to changing resident needs.
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Each module is designed for easy transportation and quick assembly on-site.
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Solar panels are integrated to enhance energy efficiency and reduce costs.
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The design utilizes high-quality insulation materials to maintain indoor comfort.
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A grid layout optimizes spatial efficiency while allowing for diverse configurations.

### Overview
The BoxByBox modular housing project is developed to address contemporary housing shortages driven by urbanization and economic challenges. It presents a modular system intended to provide flexible, affordable, and sustainable living spaces. This project is particularly relevant for implementation in regions like Vietnam, where rapid urban growth heightens the need for efficient housing solutions.

### Modular Design Approach
The project's core innovation lies in its modular design, consisting of interchangeable functional boxes that can be dynamically combined into various configurations. Each module, measuring 2.2 x 2.2 x 2.7 meters, can serve different purposes including bedrooms, kitchens, and restrooms. This configuration supports individuality by allowing users to tailor their living spaces according to their changing needs. The design strategy fosters adaptability, offering homeowners the option to expand or modify their homes by adding or relocating modules as required.

### Sustainability and Materiality
The BoxByBox project incorporates eco-friendly features such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems, contributing to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Moreover, the choice of materials emphasizes durability and cost-effectiveness; steel frames ensure structural integrity, while glass panels enhance natural light intake. Insulation materials maintain comfortable indoor climates, and wood finishes add aesthetic warmth to the interiors. Together, these materials and sustainable practices reflect a commitment to minimizing the environmental impact of housing while addressing economic constraints.

### Geographic Adaptability
Acknowledging the specific geographical context, the design is easily adaptable to local building regulations and environmental conditions. This flexibility allows it to cater to both urban and peri-urban development needs, making the modular model suitable for deployment in various scenarios, including temporary housing solutions in disaster-affected areas or remote locations. The design’s scalability is positioned to meet diverse demographic requirements globally, particularly in underserved regions.

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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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