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Modular Scaffolding Enhanced by Greenery and Sustainable Materials in Urban Regeneration

Author:
Boon Wah Aaron Teo
Modular Scaffolding Enhanced by Greenery and Sustainable Materials in Urban Regeneration

Project in-detail

Utilizing a modular scaffolding system intertwined with greenery and sustainable materials, the design facilitates quick urban regeneration while creating adaptable living spaces for the community.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a modular scaffolding system that allows for rapid assembly and adaptability.
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Integrates greenery directly into the structure to enhance environmental quality.
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Preserves silhouettes of damaged elements, promoting a dialogue between past and future.
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Incorporates reclaimed materials in panel construction to support sustainability.
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Features a multi-functional design that serves both residential and communal purposes.

# Analytical Report on the Kharkiv Resilience Project

## Overview
Located in Kharkiv, a city facing the challenges of post-conflict recovery, this architectural initiative is grounded in themes of resilience and regeneration. Drawing inspiration from medical scaffolding, the design aims to facilitate healing and rebuilding within the urban fabric, strategically utilizing existing damaged structures to create new functional spaces. The project seeks to foster community ties and support the city’s recovery by integrating new construction with the remnants of its past.

## Structural Approach
### Modular Scaffold System
The core of the design is a modular scaffold system that can be rapidly assembled around existing buildings. This framework serves to connect historical structures with new developments, providing flexibility and adaptability to varying site conditions. The incorporation of green panels and vegetation into the scaffolding invites a vibrant urban ecosystem, enhancing both aesthetic quality and environmental sustainability while promoting community interaction.

### Materials and Environmental Integration
Selected for their structural integrity and symbolic significance, materials such as steel frameworks and clip-on panels are employed to ensure durability and adaptability. The system allows for a responsive design that addresses the immediate needs of displaced residents while repurposing materials from destroyed buildings. The project incorporates greenspaces designed to encourage social interaction, utilizing reclaimed materials to foster a narrative of healing and regeneration in the public realm, exemplifying the commitment to community resilience.

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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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