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Reconfigurable Pentagonal Modules with Steel Frames and Alucobond Facades for Sustainable Living

Authors:
Jose manuel Castillo garcía, Maria de fatima Mérida loy, Carlos estuardo Velasquez zacarias
Reconfigurable Pentagonal Modules with Steel Frames and Alucobond Facades for Sustainable Living

Project in-detail

Constructed with reconfigurable pentagonal modules, B32 utilizes steel frames and Alucobond facades to create adaptable living spaces that promote sustainability and community interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Reconfigurable modules allow for internal space expansion from 15 sqm to 27 sqm.
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Green Space module adapts to existing elements like trees and wildlife.
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Alucobond facades enhance both aesthetic appeal and building performance.
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Shared balconies and dining areas promote community interaction.
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Utilizes steel frames for durability and structural integrity over time.

B32 is a modern design that aims to change how people think about living spaces. Located in a setting that reflects current urban and suburban needs, it serves as a flexible home that adjusts to the lives of its residents. The design features three main modules—Rest, Green Space, and Nourish—that work together to support daily activities while caring for the environment.

Module Configurations

The Rest module is created for comfort and hygiene, offering important parts of everyday life such as bathrooms and places for relaxation. It ensures that basic needs are met, making it easier for people to feel at home in their living space.



Sustainable Integration

The Green Space module highlights the focus on environmental care. By using principles of passive architecture, this part of B32 reduces its impact on nature. It adapts to the surrounding landscape and can be reconfigured without harming existing trees or animals.



Essential Living Components

The Nourish module addresses the fundamental needs for daily living. It includes kitchen appliances, storage options, and access to drinking water, making it possible to live independently. This module emphasizes the importance of efficiency while ensuring residents can maintain their daily routines.



Community Interaction

B32 promotes community by incorporating shared areas such as balconies and dining spaces. These communal zones encourage social interactions, balancing the need for personal space with opportunities for residents to connect with one another.



The overall design shows simplicity, taking on a pentagonal shape that feels familiar while remaining adaptable. With the ability for internal spaces to expand from 15 sqm to 27 sqm, B32 demonstrates a thoughtful approach to meeting the changing needs of its inhabitants, allowing homes to grow and adjust over time.

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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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