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Rolling Shelter with Wind Turbines and Lightweight Composites in the Himalayas

Author:
Jirat Sojayapan
Rolling Shelter with Wind Turbines and Lightweight Composites in the Himalayas

Project in-detail

The rolling shelter, equipped with integrated wind turbines and constructed from lightweight composites, offers adaptable housing for mountaineers navigating the challenging terrains of the Himalayas.
5 key facts about this project
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Rolling mechanism allows repositioning across varied terrains.
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Integrated wind turbines provide off-grid energy solutions.
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Constructed from lightweight composites for enhanced mobility.
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Circular design maximizes internal space and adaptability.
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Thermal insulation panels ensure comfort in extreme climates.

### Project Overview

Located in the Himalayan region near Mount Everest, the Himalayan Rolling Hut is designed to address the specific challenges of extreme mountain environments. This project emphasizes mobility and adaptability, responding to the transient lifestyles of adventurers and mountaineers while integrating sustainable practices. The design encourages a connection between its inhabitants and the surrounding natural landscape, effectively merging functionality with environmental consideration.

### Mobility and Adaptability

Central to the design is a rolling mechanism that enables the hut to traverse diverse terrains, allowing occupants to reposition the shelter according to weather conditions and topographical changes. This feature enhances safety and comfort, offering a flexible response to the dynamic outdoor environment. The architecture promotes a unique synthesis of form and function, ensuring that shelter is readily available in fluctuating conditions.

### Sustainable Materiality and Energy Solutions

The selection of materials is pivotal in addressing both durability and ecological impact. Lightweight yet robust materials ensure structural integrity while reducing overall weight, essential for high-altitude environments. The integration of renewable energy sources, particularly wind turbines, allows for the harnessing of natural resources to power the hut's amenities, minimizing dependence on external energy sources. Insulation panels and transparent polycarbonate elements further enhance thermal efficiency while providing natural light and expansive views of the landscape.

### User Experience and Layout

The internal layout prioritizes user experience, featuring communal spaces that foster interaction among occupants, alongside private sleeping quarters designed for comfort and functionality. The arrangement maximizes usability while maintaining a sense of connection to the landscape, reflecting a deep consideration of the needs of individuals in extreme climates.

Overall, these architectural choices combine to present a novel approach to shelter in mountainous regions, underscoring the interplay between human resilience and environmental adaptation.

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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