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Mycelium Blocks and Vertical Gardens in a Flexible Community Living Space

Author:
Daekwon Park
Mycelium Blocks and Vertical Gardens in a Flexible Community Living Space

Project in-detail

Utilizing mycelium blocks and vertical gardens, this adaptable residential space fosters community engagement while integrating sustainable agricultural practices.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes mycelium blocks for structural and thermal efficiency.
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Incorporates vertical gardens for food production and air purification.
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Features modular walls that adapt to various living functions.
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Employs passive ventilation strategies for year-round comfort.
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Integrates biophilic design principles to enhance resident well-being.

### Overview
LIFE-FRAME is an architectural design initiative located in a context that promotes sustainable living principles, focusing on integrating architecture with nature through innovative building techniques. The project aims to redefine residential architecture by employing mycelium-based materials, creating multi-functional spaces, and facilitating a communal living environment that embraces agricultural practices.

### Spatial Strategy and Functionality
The design is characterized by its emphasis on connectivity between inhabitants and their surroundings. It features a dual-use strategy, where living areas are harmoniously blended with agricultural spaces to address both individual privacy and communal needs. The volumetric arrangement fosters a sense of community while providing adaptable environments through varied spatial configurations. Modular interior layouts incorporate retractable walls and flexible room designs, catering to diverse occupant activities while promoting efficient use of space.

### Materiality and Environmental Considerations
The project utilizes a range of materials that underscore its sustainability goals. Mycelium blocks serve as primary construction elements, offering insulation and supporting plant growth. Wood contributes structural integrity, while acrylic panels enhance natural light penetration, maintaining thermal comfort. The use of concrete provides foundational support, and ETFE plastic sheets enhance insulation properties. Collectively, these materials mitigate the environmental impact of the building and support an ecosystem promoting food production and well-being through interaction with nature.

This innovative approach to materials aligns with a vision of sustainable production, showcasing methods that can be replicated globally, thus reducing dependency on traditional building supplies.

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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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