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Rotating Home Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber with Community-Centric Design

Authors:
文俊 吴, 颖 周, 曦 张, 世晟 卢
Rotating Home Crafted from Cross-Laminated Timber with Community-Centric Design

Project in-detail

The rotating house, constructed with Cross-Laminated Timber, offers a customizable living experience that fosters community interaction while prioritizing adaptability and sustainability in residential living.
5 key facts about this project
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Rotating structure allows for customizable room layouts.
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Constructed primarily with Cross-Laminated Timber for sustainability.
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Includes a smart home system designed by occupants.
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Digital platform facilitates neighbor selection for community building.
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Open-air balcony enhances indoor-outdoor connectivity.

The architectural design presents a contemporary take on the home, focusing on how living spaces can be flexible and personalized. Located in a progressive environment, the structure features a rotating design that allows occupants to change the layout of their rooms according to their needs. This innovative concept reflects an understanding of the changing lifestyles of modern users, emphasizing comfort and community.

Dynamic Design

At the center of the design is the rotating house, enabling residents to adjust their living areas as desired. This feature enhances the experience of space, promoting versatility in daily life. The structure includes a smart home system that helps manage various household functions, contributing to an efficient and user-friendly living space.

Material Selection

Cross-Laminated Timber, or CLT, is the main material used in the construction. Known for its strength and sustainability, CLT contributes to the stability of the prefabricated house. The natural look of the wood adds warmth to the interiors and aligns with the goal of minimizing environmental impact. The choice of material also enhances the overall quality of the living environment.

Community-Oriented Approach

An interesting element of the design is the option for homeowners to select their neighbors through a digital platform. This feature encourages social connections and fosters a sense of community among residents. It creates opportunities for forming relationships based on shared interests, which is increasingly important in today's urban settings. The layout thoughtfully balances communal interaction with options for personal space to cater to different lifestyle preferences.

The design emphasizes comfort, adaptability, and connection. An open-air balcony complements the living areas, allowing for a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. This design detail encourages interaction with the natural environment while offering moments of privacy and reflection.

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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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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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