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Modular Living With Steel Frame And Eco-Friendly Materials For Flexible Housing Solutions

Author:
Erkin Mutlu
Modular Living With Steel Frame And Eco-Friendly Materials For Flexible Housing Solutions

Project in-detail

Featuring a steel frame and adaptable modular units, the design emphasizes sustainability through energy-efficient materials and rapid assembly, ultimately providing a versatile housing solution for diverse living needs.
5 key facts about this project
01
Modular units allow for seamless expansion or reconfiguration.
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The use of charred wooden shingles enhances durability and aesthetic appeal.
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Integrated rainwater harvesting systems support sustainable water management.
04
Natural ventilation strategies optimize indoor air quality without mechanical systems.
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Quick installation methods enable rapid deployment in various settings.

### Project Overview

The IN.house project is situated in diverse settings, both urban and rural, aimed at addressing the increasing need for affordable and sustainable housing. The design employs a modular approach, enabling rapid deployment and customization based on individual user requirements. This innovative model seeks to provide a practical solution to housing shortages while adapting to varying social and environmental contexts.

### Adaptable Spatial Strategy

The architectural layout emphasizes modularity and user-driven customization. The base module incorporates essential amenities including a bathroom, kitchen, and storage, designed as an efficient living space. Extension modules offer the flexibility to create additional areas for work or leisure, facilitating a dynamic living environment. Foldable and storable furniture enhances spatial efficiency, allowing users to optimize their interior based on specific daily needs. The design also accommodates various configurations, transitioning from compact to more open-plan arrangements through the use of movable walls and multi-functional furniture.

### Sustainable Material Selection

Material choices in the IN.house project reflect a commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. The structural framework utilizes steel for its robustness, while timber elements, sourced sustainably, contribute warmth to the interiors. Insulated metal panels enhance the building's energy performance, complemented by glass integrated into the design for natural light and visual connections to the exterior. Additionally, the use of GRP cladding on roofs supports efficient water collection, merging aesthetic appeal with functional benefits. These material selections prioritize both structural integrity and a low environmental impact, embodying responsible construction practices.

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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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