MICROHOME
Architecture Competitions 2024
ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION
MICROHOME
BRIEF
The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2024 - 25 is an exciting development in the evolution of the MICROHOME architecture competition, marking the eighth edition of this esteemed event. This special edition is hosted by Buildner in a key partnership with Kingspan, a collaboration that showcases a mutual vision and shared objectives, amplifying the reach and impact of the competition with a substantially increased prize fund of €100,000.
The Buildner-Kingspan partnership embodies a united commitment to drive forward architectural design, particularly in the realm of small-scale, sustainable, and affordable living solutions. The shared ethos rests on the belief that innovative design, quality, and sustainability are of paramount importance, and that they can create transformative solutions without being restricted by size.
The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2024 - 25 invites participants to conceptualize an off-grid modular dwelling that would accommodate a hypothetical young professional couple. This scenario serves as the benchmark family size for the competition. The total floor area of the structure should not exceed 25 m2, thereby encouraging participants to push their creativity and innovate within these parameters.
The competition challenges participants to radically rethink spatial organization, to introduce distinctive aesthetics, and to implement state-of-the-art technologies and materials. The end objective is to propel the micro home from a mere architectural form to a revolutionary genre in its own right.
There are no geographical restrictions on the hypothetical sites for these designs, allowing for unlimited creativity. Whether urban or rural, any location worldwide can be the backdrop for these micro homes. Designs that prioritize sustainability and present solutions to economic, social, and cultural challenges through fresh architectural methods will receive preference.
The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2024 - 25 is an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of residential architecture. It looks forward to uncovering visionary designs and innovative ideas that are poised to redefine the future of micro-living.
Download the full competition brief for more information!
Competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.
Meet your jury
Jury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members will be disqualified.
Please note that this is not a final jury panel, as new jury members can be added up until the registration deadline. All jury members will be involved in the evaluation process based on their availability at that time.
All communication regarding the competition should be conducted exclusively with Buildner staff. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact - buildner. com.
Paulo Flores
Director, Zaha Hadid Architects
UK
Silvana Ordinas
Founder and Partner, Peter Pichler Architecture
Italy
Brent Trenga
Director of Sustainability, Kingspan Insulated Panels
USA
AWARDS
Prizes
Prize fund
100,000 €
1ST PLACE
40,000 €
2ND PLACE
20,000 €
3RD PLACE
10,000 €
Buildner Student Award
10,000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award
10,000 €
SCHEDULE
Key dates
Closing date for registration
13 February 2025
Closing date for project submission
18 March 2025
23:59 (LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners
29 April 2025
