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Spiral Housing Integrated With Laminated Wood and Green Terraces

Authors:
Floran Xhelili, Faton Bilalli, Besim Mullaliu, Edin Deari
Spiral Housing Integrated With Laminated Wood and Green Terraces

Project in-detail

Constructed with modular voxel units and characterized by a spiral layout that incorporates green terraces, this residential tower redefines urban living by promoting community interaction and environmental integration.
5 key facts about this project
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Constructed using prefabricated voxel units for efficient assembly and customization.
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Features ample green terraces to enhance residents' connection to nature within an urban setting.
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Incorporates a spiral layout to optimize airflow and natural light distribution throughout the building.
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Utilizes laminated wood for structural components to promote sustainability and reduce carbon footprint.
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Designed to facilitate community interaction through communal spaces integrated into the overall layout.

### Overview

The Voxel Tower is situated within a dynamic urban landscape, designed to address contemporary challenges of high-density living. The project intends to create not just residential spaces, but also environments that encourage community interaction and prioritize environmental sustainability. This approach reflects an understanding of the complexities associated with modern urbanization.

### Spatial Strategy

A key characteristic of the Voxel Tower is its modular design, characterized by prefabricated voxel units (3x3x3 cubes) that allow for flexible spatial arrangements. This modular approach facilitates customization of living spaces to meet the diverse needs of residents. The tower features a spiral climbing design that promotes fluid movement throughout the structure while enhancing aerodynamics and fostering a sense of connection to communal areas. Additionally, strategically placed green terraces serve to reconnect residents with nature, providing communal spaces for relaxation and gardening.

### Materiality and Sustainability

The material palette for the Voxel Tower is designed to support its functional and ecological goals. Wood serves as the primary material for the voxel units, employing laminated wood and thermal insulation panels to enhance durability and energy efficiency. Steel is utilized in the structural framework, allowing for greater height and expansive interior spaces while ensuring safety and stability. Glass elements are incorporated to maximize natural light and provide views of the surrounding urban context. Collectively, these materials contribute to a reduced carbon footprint and support the project's sustainability objectives, positioning the Voxel Tower as a contemporary model for responsible urban architecture.

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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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