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Spherical Logistics Hub Featuring Prefabricated Steel and Vertical Gardens

Author:
Eduardo Gutierrez Munne
Spherical Logistics Hub Featuring Prefabricated Steel and Vertical Gardens

Project in-detail

Constructed with a spherical form and modular prefabricated steel, the hub integrates vertical gardens for sustainability while facilitating efficient drone logistics in an urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Integrates vertical gardens to enhance air quality and promote biodiversity.
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Features a spherical geometry to optimize aerodynamics for drone operations.
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Constructed with prefabricated steel for reduced assembly time on site.
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Incorporates dedicated maintenance hangars for drone upkeep and reliability.
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Includes extensive glass facades for transparency and urban connectivity.

### Project Overview

The Urban Droneport is designed to improve last-mile logistics in urban environments by integrating drone technology to facilitate efficient delivery services. Situated in a densely populated metropolitan area, the project emphasizes accessibility and connectivity within existing infrastructure, offering a responsive solution to the growing demands of urban logistics.

### Structural and Material Design

The Droneport features a spherical form optimized for aerodynamics and visual engagement within the cityscape. Constructed with a hybrid framework of steel and reinforced concrete, the design ensures structural resilience while accommodating large open spaces necessary for logistics operations. Extensive use of glass facades promotes transparency and visual connection with the surrounding environment. Innovative detailing throughout the structure, including intricate joint designs and modular segments, supports adaptability for future expansions or modifications.

### Functional Layout and User Interaction

Organized across seven levels, the Droneport incorporates distinct zones for loading and unloading, maintenance hangars, and public interface areas. These zones aim to enhance operational efficiency while minimizing congestion during the delivery process. The circulation strategy accommodates both pedestrian and drone traffic, featuring vertical circulation systems that facilitate intuitive navigation throughout the facility, encouraging community engagement and interaction.

### Sustainability Features

Sustainability is a core component of the design, integrating green technologies such as rooftop solar panels to harness renewable energy and vertical gardens that improve air quality. These elements collectively contribute to reducing the operational carbon footprint and enhance the ecological footprint of the Urban Droneport.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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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.

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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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