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Modular Living Spaces Featuring Vertical Green Facades and Integrated Solar Panels

Authors:
Luca Gebhard, Pantea Rezvanipour
Modular Living Spaces Featuring Vertical Green Facades and Integrated Solar Panels

Project in-detail

Incorporating vertical green facades and energy-generating solar panels, the design showcases modular living units that emphasize sustainability and flexibility in urban housing solutions.
5 key facts about this project
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Incorporates vertical green facades that enhance air quality and aesthetics.
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Utilizes energy-generating solar panels seamlessly integrated into the design.
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Features flexible interior configurations to adapt to residents' needs.
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Employs a centralized utility pathway to optimize space usage.
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Constructed with charred wooden shingles for durability and fire resistance.

## Project Overview

MODULO² The Living Stack is a modular housing initiative located in South Coogee, Sydney, designed to address the challenges of urban living in densely populated environments. This approach prioritizes minimalism while allowing for customizable living spaces that cater to individual preferences. The project's intent is to enhance space efficiency and sustainability while fostering a sense of community among residents.

## Modular Design and Flexibility

The architectural framework consists of standardized blocks or "modules" that form individual living units. Each module incorporates essential functions, including a kitchen, bathroom, living space, and bedroom. This modular configuration enables residents to select from various combinations and layouts, facilitating personalization within a cohesive structural system. Moreover, the project emphasizes compact design to optimize land use, making it suitable for urban settings where space is at a premium.

## Sustainability and Material Selection

Sustainability is a cornerstone of the design, with various green technologies integrated throughout. Solar panels are embedded in the structure to provide renewable energy, while specialized air filtration panels enhance indoor air quality. The inclusion of urban farming spaces allows residents to engage with nature within their living environment. Material choices further reflect this commitment to sustainability; concrete ensures durability and structural integrity, while wood and aluminum enhance aesthetic and thermal performance. Glass elements maximize natural light, contributing to the overall sense of space and openness. Centralized utility pathways simplify installations and future modifications, allowing for greater flexibility in usage.

## Unique Features of Interior Configuration

The interior layout of MODULO² supports adjustable zoning, allowing spaces to be reconfigured according to the varying needs of occupants, whether individuals or families. Specific module dimensions, such as 80x60 cm for bedrooms and bathrooms and 60x60 cm for kitchens, optimize functionality while ensuring comfort. Furthermore, the design integrates green facades, which serve both aesthetic and practical purposes, including air filtration and supporting urban agriculture initiatives.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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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