Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Stackable Residences Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber for Sustainable Urban Living

Authors:
Michiel Tesselaar, Jordy Wagemaker
Stackable Residences Crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber for Sustainable Urban Living
Explore the full project presentation!
Subscribers only
Utilizing a modular design with stackable units made from Cross-Laminated Timber, the development offers adaptable and sustainable housing solutions in an urban setting.
5 key facts about this project
01
Utilizes Cross-Laminated Timber for structural efficiency and sustainability.
02
Incorporates interchangeable panel systems for design flexibility.
03
Features a stackable layout to optimize urban space.
04
Emphasizes natural light through strategically placed openings.
05
Promotes community living with diverse housing configurations.

LE GO SUSTAINABLE is an innovative response to the increasing need for affordable and sustainable housing in Melbourne. Located in an urban area that is rapidly growing, the design embraces modular principles to create livable spaces that are both adaptable and functional. The concept revolves around the use of standardized blocks that can be arranged in various configurations, allowing the project to effectively address diverse housing needs while enhancing the city’s architectural landscape.

Modular Framework

The design incorporates a modular framework that prioritizes flexibility and personal expression in residential spaces. Each standardized block can be put together in different ways, accommodating individual preferences and lifestyles. This method fosters a cohesive architectural language while ensuring that each residence maintains a distinct identity, contributing to a more varied urban environment.

Material Selection

An important material used in construction is Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), known for its sustainability. This material is fully recyclable, aligning with the project’s aim to support environmentally friendly building practices. The addition of sustainable facade elements improves the aesthetic appeal of the modular blocks, reflecting a modern approach to eco-conscious design.

Spatial Adaptability

The architecture allows for stacking of the modular units, creating opportunities for different shapes throughout the site. This adaptability supports a wide range of living arrangements, addressing the diverse needs of urban residents. The design accommodates various occupants, from individuals to families, ensuring that it meets the community's changing demands.

Community Integration

Situated in Melbourne, the design acknowledges the city’s status as a leading urban location. It balances individual homes with a collective architectural identity, promoting a sense of community. The arrangement of living spaces fosters social interaction while respecting environmental standards, contributing positively to the urban fabric.

Natural light streams through the carefully arranged panels, illuminating the interiors and minimizing the need for artificial lighting. This thoughtful approach enhances the living experience, creating comfortable and welcoming spaces.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

Enter an open architecture
competition now

The Home of 
Shadows
The Home of Shadows
The light studies. Edition #4
The Architect’s 
Stair
The Architect’s Stair
Take a step and make a statement! Edition #3
The Architect's 
Chair
The Architect's Chair
Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #5
MICROHOME 2026
MICROHOME 2026
100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11
The Next House: USA
The Next House: USA
20,000 USD Prize
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2026
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2026
100,000€ Prize / 2026

The Next House: USA — A Global Call to Reimagine the American Suburb

`
Competition organisers

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.

The total prize fund is $20,000 USD. The final registration deadline is May 20, 2026, and winners will be announced on September 22, 2026. The Next House: USA invites architects, students, and visionaries worldwide to redefine what the American home means today—and what it should mean tomorrow.

The Next House: USA

Design the next suburban home for the USA

20,000 USD Prize ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 18 February 2026

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
new
Rome 
Rain Rooms

Design a rain room for Rome

ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 14 January 2026
new
Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 21 January 2026
Iceland 
Slow Sauna

Design slow sauna in Iceland

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 28 January 2026
The Next House: USA

Design the next suburban home for the USA

20,000 USD Prize ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 18 February 2026

Recurring architecture competitions

The Home of 
Shadows

Design a home with no artificial lighting

The light studies. Edition #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 14 January 2026
The Architect’s 
Stair

Take a step and make a statement!

Take a step and make a statement! Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 15 January 2026
The Architect's 
Chair

Take a seat and make a statement!

Take a seat and make a statement! Edition #5 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 22 January 2026
Re:Form - 
New Life 
for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose

Edition #2 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 4 February 2026
new
MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 11 February 2026
new
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2026

Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 26 February 2026

Media, partners and clients

To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy