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Recycled Plastic Facade and Bio Toilet Innovation for Sustainable Cycling Rest Stops

Authors:
Sjors Van klooster, Isabella Månsson
Recycled Plastic Facade and Bio Toilet Innovation for Sustainable Cycling Rest Stops

Project in-detail

A façade constructed from recycled plastic waste and integrated bio toilets define a sustainable solution for rest stops along cycling routes, offering essential amenities for travelers while promoting ecological responsibility.
5 key facts about this project
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Façade made from recycled plastic waste.
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Integrated bio toilets for eco-friendly sanitation.
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Modular design allows flexible space usage.
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Includes a dedicated bike repair station.
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Features solar panels for energy efficiency.

The design centers on the tent as a concept, developed for long-distance cyclists and travelers. It is situated along popular cycling routes and aims to meet the varied needs of users while promoting sustainable living. The overall design emphasizes efficiency, practicality, and respect for the environment, creating spaces that encourage social interaction and personal privacy.

Modular Design and Spatial Efficiency

The approach taken here is modular, resulting in distinct sections that serve specific functions. By adjusting the traditional tent shape, architects have reduced the footprint while increasing usable space. This thoughtful arrangement facilitates easy movement and interaction among users. Features, such as overhangs, offer shade during warmer months, improving comfort and helping with climate regulation inside the spaces.

Social and Communal Spaces

The social connector module includes movable benches and a fireplace, which invite users to gather and interact. Such elements create an environment that encourages the sharing of experiences. Solar panels are part of the design, reinforcing a commitment to sustainability and ensuring that communal spaces remain energy-efficient.

Functional Amenities

The entrance module is designed to accommodate covered bike racks and a bike repair station that serve the practical needs of cyclists. Inside, the sleeping area includes rotating beds that maximize space usage. It also features essential items such as lighting and USB charging stations. These facilities reflect a clear understanding of the requirements for long-distance travelers, emphasizing comfort and utility.

Sanitary Provisions and Resource Management

Dedicated sanitary facilities incorporate a bio toilet and showers, supporting eco-conscious practices. Rainwater collection systems further enhance the focus on self-sufficiency, providing essential utilities while minimizing environmental impact.

The attention to both shared and private needs culminates in a design that emphasizes sustainability and comfort. Notably, the use of recycled household plastic waste in the façade serves as both an ecological statement and a functional aspect of the design, highlighting a commitment to reducing environmental harm.

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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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