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Recyclable Materials Enhance Customizable Modular Housing Solutions

Authors:
Amirmohammad Adami dehkordi, Ali Shakibaei, Erfan Shakibaei, Sara Soltanzadeh
Recyclable Materials Enhance Customizable Modular Housing Solutions

Project in-detail

Utilizing recyclable materials, this customizable modular housing solution in Melbourne addresses diverse living needs while promoting community engagement through flexible, efficient design.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes recyclable materials to reduce environmental impact.
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Incorporates a modular design for flexible living configurations.
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Encourages resident customization for personalized living spaces.
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Features energy-efficient strategies through careful airflow design.
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Promotes community engagement with thoughtfully planned shared areas.

"Affordable Aggregation" is situated in Melbourne and aims to tackle the need for affordable housing in the city. It features a design that supports a diverse range of living options. By utilizing a modular approach, the development ensures that each housing unit can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of its occupants. This project fosters community engagement while providing essential living spaces.

Modularity

The project relies on prefabricated units, which allows for efficient construction and versatile designs. These units can be combined in various ways to create homes of different sizes, from small studios to larger family accommodations. Ranging from 30 to 180 square meters, the different housing options cater to individuals, couples, and families. This flexibility enables a mixed-use neighborhood where residents can find homes that suit their lifestyles.

Customization

An important feature of this development is the focus on customization. Residents are encouraged to play an active role in shaping their living environments, which enhances the sense of ownership. This design approach acknowledges the varied preferences of individuals and families, fostering a stronger connection between people and their homes. As occupants influence the design of their spaces, the community grows closer, resulting in a supportive and interactive atmosphere.

Sustainability

Sustainability is woven throughout the project, emphasizing the need for efficient energy use and resource management. The design incorporates recyclable materials and takes advantage of leftover supplies from construction activities. By prioritizing such practices, the development aims to minimize environmental impact, ensuring that it remains sensitive to ecological concerns while providing quality housing.

Community Integration

Careful planning of living spaces enhances social interaction among residents. The arrangement of housing units and common areas fosters engagement and connection, creating a vibrant community environment. This attention to community aspects helps in addressing urban challenges in Melbourne, showcasing how thoughtful design can contribute to a more inclusive society.

Stringent attention to detail is evident in design elements like strategically placed voids to improve airflow. These features not only contribute to energy efficiency but also enhance comfort for residents. This integration of practical and aesthetic considerations results in a functional living experience that meets the everyday 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

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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