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Wave-Powered Homes Featuring Aluminum Composite Structures and Integrated Desalination Systems

Authors:
Faris Rajak Kotahatuhaha , Jihan Sabrina, Naufal Anggana Priandri, Vito Hon, Christin Meneses Castillo
Wave-Powered Homes Featuring Aluminum Composite Structures and Integrated Desalination Systems

Project in-detail

Harnessing wave energy through buoyant design, the floating community employs aluminum composite structures and integrated desalination systems to create a sustainable living environment on the water.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes wave energy generators for on-site electricity production.
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Incorporates a desalination system for sustainable freshwater sourcing.
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Features aluminum composite panels for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
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Designed with flexible modular units adaptable to resident needs.
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Includes communal spaces to foster social interaction among residents.

### Project Overview

The WaveFusion initiative proposes a sustainable approach to coastal living, set against the challenges of rising sea levels and increased urbanization in coastal environments. This project aims to create an adaptable, off-grid community that floats on water, utilizing wave energy to power its residences. The design not only addresses housing shortages but also seeks to foster a lifestyle in harmony with the aquatic surroundings.

### Architectural Form and Functionality

The design features a series of buoy-like units characterized by sculptural roofs that evoke marine life forms, creating an organic aesthetic that blends into the coastal landscape. Modular living spaces include communal areas, private units, and flexible outdoor terraces to promote social interaction. Interior configurations are adaptable, employing retractable furniture to support diverse activities and living styles, particularly targeting the needs of young professionals.

### Energy and Resource Management

WaveFusion incorporates a wave-energy generator that harnesses ocean motion for electricity generation, combined with a fresh water harvesting system to meet the community's resource needs. The design utilizes advanced materials such as QuadCore LEC insulated panels for thermal efficiency and Kingspan Slimline water tanks for potable water storage. Additionally, features like natural daylighting systems and a desalination process for water purification reflect a commitment to sustainability and resilience in a coastal context.

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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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