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Sustainable Home Featuring Recycled Concrete and Green Roof With Flexible Layout

Authors:
Roxana-andreea Irimia, Mihai Bogdan Ionită
Sustainable Home Featuring Recycled Concrete and Green Roof With Flexible Layout

Project in-detail

Utilizing recycled concrete and a green roof, this home exemplifies sustainable living with its circular design and flexible layout, serving as a model for modern off-grid housing.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes recycled concrete as a primary structural material for reduced environmental impact.
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Features a green roof that supports biodiversity and enhances thermal performance.
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Incorporates flexible partitions for adaptable living spaces tailored to occupants' needs.
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Employs a circular form to optimize natural light and ventilation throughout the interior.
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Integrates rainwater harvesting systems to promote self-sufficiency and resource conservation.

### Overview
Located in a serene environment, Genesis is a private off-grid housing solution designed to address contemporary challenges in sustainable living. This adaptable house kit integrates eco-friendly technologies and materials, aiming to reduce environmental impact while enhancing livability. The project's emphasis on affordability and flexibility allows it to accommodate various climatic conditions and user needs, fostering a community-centric framework.

### Spatial Organization
The spatial arrangement of Genesis features an open layout that promotes seamless interaction between indoor and outdoor settings. Circular and organic forms are central to the design, encouraging natural light penetration and ventilation through rounded walls. Flexible interiors incorporate movable partitions and multipurpose furniture, allowing residents to customize spaces according to their needs. Additionally, integrated outdoor areas, such as patios and gardens, enhance the connection with nature and promote well-being through gardening and recreational activities. A central communal living area serves as the project's heart, designed for multifunctional use to facilitate social interaction among residents.

### Material Selection
Genesis employs a diverse palette of sustainable materials to reflect its ecological ethos. Recycled concrete is utilized for structural components, minimizing waste and reducing the carbon footprint. Sustainable wood is chosen for interior finishes, while large windows and skylights made of glass maximize natural light and connections to the environment. Recycled steel provides structural support, and bamboo serves as a renewable resource for furniture and decorative features. The implementation of green roof technology enhances thermal insulation and rainwater absorption, contributing to the project's overall sustainability objectives.

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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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