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Precast Modules Enhanced by Water Recycling and Laminated Wood Integration

Authors:
David lenin Rodríguez camuendo, José enrique Pérez aldaz
Precast Modules Enhanced by Water Recycling and Laminated Wood Integration

Project in-detail

Integrating water recycling with precast modules and laminated wood, the design offers a flexible and sustainable living solution tailored for communal use.
5 key facts about this project
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Fungi is utilized as a raw material for structural components.
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The project incorporates a comprehensive water recycling system.
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Living spaces are organized into flexible modular configurations.
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Laminated wood enhances sustainability and structural integrity.
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Capacity areas are thoughtfully designed for efficient communal living.

The modular living system promotes an innovative approach that uses fungi as a sustainable material. Located in a context where there is a growing emphasis on ecological practices, it offers a solution to modern housing demands. The overall design focuses on melding functionality with environmental responsibility, creating a viable option for contemporary living.

Sustainable Infrastructure

At the heart of the design is a water recycling system, demonstrating a clear commitment to resource conservation. This setup includes precast floor structures and specialized water installations. Such features contribute to both the strength of the building and its efficient use of water, allowing for essential functions that are in harmony with nature.

Modular Configuration

The design divides capacity into three key areas: 34 m², 68 m², and 92 m², organized into five distinct modules. This arrangement provides flexibility for various household sizes and needs. The use of 24 precast modules enhances the possibility of customizing living spaces based on personal preferences, improving user experience while maintaining design integrity.

Functional Spaces

Interconnecting areas within the layout include cooking, hygiene, laundry, and social interaction zones. This thoughtful organization fosters community engagement while ensuring that residents have access to necessary services. Each space complements the others, promoting a life that balances privacy with social opportunities.

Macro-Modular Systems

Three macro-modular systems form the backbone of the architectural plan. System A focuses on sustainability and incorporates certified laminated wood, reflecting a commitment to reducing environmental impact. System B emphasizes minimum habitability, ensuring that all units meet essential living criteria, while System C presents a flexible modular system designed for individual co-living arrangements, adapting to modern lifestyle choices.

The emphasis on both sustainability and functionality weaves through the project's design, resulting in a framework that effectively addresses current residential challenges. The careful organization of spaces and resources allows for a responsive living environment tailored to the needs of its occupants.

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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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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