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Retractable Design Featuring Quadcore Insulated Panels and Sustainable Wood Elements for Urban Living

Retractable Design Featuring Quadcore Insulated Panels and Sustainable Wood Elements for Urban Living
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Utilizing QuadCore insulated panels and a retractable structure, this microhome efficiently integrates living and working spaces, catering to the needs of urban entrepreneurs with a focus on sustainability and mobility.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes QuadCore insulated panels for enhanced thermal efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
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Features a retractable design that allows for easy transportation and flexibility in urban settings.
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Incorporates a Kingspan Slimline water tank, enabling efficient water storage in limited spaces.
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Constructed with sustainable wood elements, promoting eco-friendly building practices.
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Designed specifically for urban entrepreneurs, merging living and working spaces in one compact solution.

**Overview**

FlexiHome is situated within dense urban environments, addressing the challenges young entrepreneurs face regarding housing affordability and workspace accessibility. This project merges residential and commercial functions into a single, compact unit, providing a feasible solution for increased mobility and adaptability in urban living. By combining essential amenities for both living and working purposes, it offers a response to the constraints of space and cost prevalent in modern cities.

**Functionality and Flexibility**

The design of FlexiHome encompasses multiple modes of operation, allowing it to transition easily between transport, business, and residential uses. This adaptability supports various lifestyles, particularly for entrepreneurs who may require their living space to serve as a professional setting. With features such as retractable furniture, the microhome maximizes functionality while maintaining comfort. In its fully extended mode, the interior encourages collaboration and interaction, while the transport mode allows for easy relocation, making it suitable for dynamic urban contexts.

**Sustainable Material Selection**

FlexiHome employs innovative, sustainable materials that enhance its structural integrity and environmental performance. The use of wood for walls and furniture introduces warmth, while QuadCore LEC insulated panels contribute to thermal efficiency, reducing overall material consumption. Laminated flooring offers a durable, low-maintenance surface, complemented by photovoltaic solar panels that facilitate energy independence. Additionally, a Kingspan Slimline water tank supports its off-grid capabilities, and a steel framework provides a robust yet lightweight foundation, ensuring stability on varied terrains.

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Buildner is launching The Next House: USA, a global architecture competition that challenges architects, designers, and thinkers to reimagine the American suburban home for the 21st century. For decades, the suburban house has symbolized comfort and stability, but today it often reflects excess, isolation, and environmental strain. This competition asks: how can the American home evolve to address climate urgency, economic pressures, and shifting social values?

Participants are tasked with designing a prototype home of no more than 1,500 sq ft (≈140 m²) for a household of two adults and one child. The design should be compact yet generous, adaptable, sustainable, affordable, and replicable across diverse U.S. contexts. More than a design exercise, the competition aims to spark a conversation about how homes can support healthier, smarter, and more connected communities.

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