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Terraced Living Spaces Enhanced by Biophilic Design and Reinforced Concrete

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Terraced Living Spaces Enhanced by Biophilic Design and Reinforced Concrete

Project in-detail

With a tiered design that integrates biophilic elements and reinforced concrete, the project fosters community interaction and connectivity to nature while providing sustainable residential living spaces.
5 key facts about this project
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Terraced design aligns with the natural contours of the landscape to minimize environmental impact.
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Large overhangs provide shade and reduce heat gain while maintaining stunning views.
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Integrated green balconies enhance biodiversity and offer residents direct access to nature.
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Reinforced concrete construction supports a robust structure suited to the mountainous terrain.
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Flexible communal spaces are strategically placed to encourage social interaction among residents.

## Project Overview

Located in a mountainous region, the project explores an innovative vertical living concept that prioritizes sustainability, community interaction, and the integration of natural elements into urban life. The architecture utilizes a tiered design that reflects the local topography, aiming to minimize landscape disruption while maximizing natural light and views for residents.

### Structural Dynamics

The building's staggered form features both protruding and recessed sections, resulting in a dynamic facade enhanced by irregular geometric windows. This configuration not only contributes to aesthetic appeal but also fosters varied spatial experiences that encourage resident interaction. Communal areas are strategically integrated within the design to promote social engagement, while private balconies incorporate greenery, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor spaces and providing residents with access to natural environments.

### Material Integration and Sustainability

Utilizing reinforced concrete as the primary construction material ensures durability and a minimalist aesthetic that complements the surrounding landscape. Large glass panels enhance transparency, connecting the interior spaces with their natural surroundings and providing unobstructed views. Wood elements are introduced in select areas to create warmth and texture, contributing to a comfortable living environment. The project also emphasizes sustainability through eco-friendly materials and landscaping, which support local biodiversity and promote passive heating and cooling methods, reducing reliance on artificial climate control.

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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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