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Prefabricated Concrete Modules With Recycled Facade Panels Address Urban Resilience

Author:
Veronika Ikonnikova
Prefabricated Concrete Modules With Recycled Facade Panels Address Urban Resilience

Project in-detail

Constructed with prefabricated concrete modules and recycled facade panels, the design enhances urban resilience while providing adaptable housing solutions for diverse communities.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed with prefabricated concrete modules, allowing for rapid assembly and flexible configurations.
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Incorporates recycled facade panels sourced from local deconstructed buildings, enhancing sustainability.
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Features embedded steel connectors that facilitate reconfiguration and enhance structural integrity.
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Utilizes semi-enclosed loggias to promote natural ventilation and outdoor connectivity in living spaces.
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Design integrates community spaces within the housing layout, fostering social interaction among residents.

## Project Overview
Located in an area characterized by diverse community needs, the focus of this modular housing design is to provide resilient and sustainable living solutions. The intent is to revitalize neighborhoods through a system that integrates structural integrity with social sustainability. Emphasizing modularity and adaptability, the design promotes a flexible configuration that can evolve according to the community's changing requirements.

### Structural and Material Strategy
The design employs prefabricated concrete elements with embedded steel connections, facilitating rapid assembly and reconfiguration. Key structural components include columns, beams, and slabs that ensure stability while allowing for spacious interiors. The façade features variable transparency glass panels and aluminum railings, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and natural light penetration. Notably, the project integrates recycled materials derived from deconstructed housing, contributing to the circular economy and preserving historical narratives. This selection of materials underscores a commitment to durability and cost-effectiveness.

### Community Integration and Environmental Considerations
The architectural design prioritizes community engagement by involving local residents in the construction process, fostering ownership and pride in the project. The layout also includes enhancements for public spaces, incorporating community gardens and recreational areas that promote social interaction. Sustainability practices are embedded in the architecture through energy-efficient systems and flexible design principles, allowing for adaptability over time. With an emphasis on resilience, the integration of civil protection measures addresses safety concerns, particularly in regions susceptible to natural disasters.

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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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