International

deadline for submitting works

18.03.2025

International Microhome competition

organizer: Buildner

The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2024/25 competition is the eighth edition of the prestigious architectural event, which focuses on designs for small, modular homes of up to 25 m². The edition is organized by Buildner in cooperation with Kingspan, highlighting their joint mission to promote innovative, sustainable architectural solutions. {More}

The MICROHOME Kingspan Edition 2024/25 competition is the eighth edition of the prestigious architectural event, which focuses on designs for small, modular homes of up to 25 m². The edition is organized by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan, highlighting their joint mission to promote innovative, sustainable architectural solutions.

purpose

The goal of the competition is to encourage male and female architects to create innovative designs for small houses that are simultaneously functional, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable. Contestants are tasked with designing an off-grid, modular home for a hypothetical young professional couple, maximizing the use of space within 25 m².

terms and conditions

The competition is open and is open to both professional and student participants. Competition entries may be submitted individually or in teams of up to 4 people. All submissions and communication with the organizers are conducted in English. Registration fees with a student discount apply.

prizes

  • 1st place: €40,000
  • 2nd place: €20,000
  • 3rd place: €10,000
  • Buildner Student Award: €10,000
  • Buildner Sustainability Award: €10,000
  • Kingspan Special Award: €10,000

calendar

  • registration closing: February 13, 2025
  • deadline for questions: February 19, 2025
  • deadline for submission of papers: March 18, 2025
  • announcement of results: April 29, 2025

jury

The jury includes renowned architects and architects, as well as specialists and specialists in the architectural industry:

  • Paulo Flores - director at Zaha Hadid Architects, United Kingdom
  • Silvana Ordinas - founder and Partner at Peter Pichler Architecture, Italy
  • Brent Trenga - Director of Sustainability at Kingspan Insulated Panels, USA


Contact with jury members by participants is prohibited and will lead to disqualification.

    more information

    Regulations with detailed submission guidelines are available on the competition website.

    terms

    https://architecturecompetitions.com/kingspanmicrohome2025

    regulations

    https://architecturecompetitions.com/kingspanmicrohome2025

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