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Urban Agriculture Focus in Steel Frame Co-Housing Community

Authors:
János Angyal, Zoltán Lengyel
Urban Agriculture Focus in Steel Frame Co-Housing Community

Project in-detail

A roof garden promotes urban agriculture while a pre-made steel frame supports a Co-Housing community designed for sustainable living.
5 key facts about this project
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Roof garden facilitates urban agriculture for residents.
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Modular living units optimize space and accommodate diverse needs.
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Pre-made steel frame construction allows for rapid assembly.
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Includes communal areas to enhance social interaction among residents.
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Design incorporates resilience to severe weather conditions.

The Co-Housing community is organized around a modular design that features a 5m x 7m raster, allowing for living spaces of either 35m² or 70m². The intention is to create an environment that prioritizes sustainability and fosters a sense of community among residents. By integrating both communal spaces and private units, the design emphasizes the importance of interaction while still respecting individual privacy.

Spatial Organization

Communal living areas are primarily located on the ground floor, where the design includes a dining area and a large kitchen with storage options. This layout encourages residents to gather and share meals, which can help strengthen their bonds. Additional features like restrooms, a gym, and an office further enhance the practicality of the space, making daily activities more convenient.

Upper Levels

On the upper floors, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd levels provide individual living units. Each unit is designed to include both kitchenettes and laundry facilities. This arrangement addresses essential needs while allowing for personal space. The balance between private living areas and communal amenities supports a lifestyle that values both solitude and community.

Special Features

A significant element of the design is the roof garden. This area serves various functions, including a running track for exercise and a shared vegetable garden. Residents can cultivate their own food, which promotes sustainability and encourages a connection to nature. The roof garden not only enhances the living environment but also encourages social interaction among residents.

Construction Approach

The structure is built using pre-assembled elements from JNCN Homes, featuring a pre-made structural steel frame. This choice of material contributes to a lighter and more efficient building process. The design also incorporates resilience to withstand harsh environmental conditions, such as high winds, heavy snow loads, and seismic activities. This thoughtful approach ensures that the community remains sustainable and durable over time.

The roof garden offers a green space that enhances the urban environment, providing opportunities for relaxation and cultivating plants. It reinforces the community's commitment to sustainability while enriching the daily lives of its residents.

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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.

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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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