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Recycled Concrete and Steel Frameworks Forming Resilient Community Spaces in Urban Ukraine

Authors:
Sofiia Shutenko, Jovairia Akbar
Recycled Concrete and Steel Frameworks Forming Resilient Community Spaces in Urban Ukraine

Project in-detail

Utilizing recycled concrete and a robust steel framework, the design creates adaptable communal spaces that prioritize resilience and sustainability in a post-crisis urban environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes a grid system for flexible space adaptation based on community needs.
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Incorporates recycled concrete from local deconstruction projects for sustainability.
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Features large glass elements to maximize natural light and visual connectivity.
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Includes integrated communal gardens that promote resident interaction and food production.
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Designed with an emergency shelter component to enhance local safety and resilience.

### Overview

The project focuses on urban living with an emphasis on recovery and sustainability in a post-disaster context. It seeks to address the need for resilient and adaptable urban spaces that enable communities to restore normalcy after disruptions. This analysis highlights several critical design elements, including spatial organization, material selection, and innovative features that support community interaction and environmental consciousness.

### Spatial Strategy and Community Integration

A **Recovery-Oriented Structure** underpins the design philosophy, prioritizing resilience and adaptability. The grid system facilitates a flexible layout that can evolve over time, supporting future community needs while maintaining stability. Communal spaces are strategically placed within and around buildings to enhance social connectivity, featuring green areas and recreational facilities that encourage engagement among residents. These elements promote collective resilience, reinforcing the importance of community ties in times of recovery.

### Material Selection and Sustainability

The project employs sustainable materials to ensure both structural integrity and environmental responsibility. Key components include:

- **Recycled Concrete**: Sourced from demolished structures, this material provides durability and reduces waste.
- **Glass Elements**: Large windows enhance natural light and transparency, bridging the indoor and outdoor environments.
- **Steel Frames**: These are implemented in critical areas for structural robustness and safety, particularly in designated emergency features.
- **Wood Finishes**: Used in communal spaces, they offer warmth and establish a connection with the natural environment.

This careful selection of materials underscores a commitment to sustainability and community resilience, while supporting a narrative of regeneration and recovery.

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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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