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Got an idea for a tiny home? Kingspan, an Irish company that specializes in insulation products, is sponsoring a design competition for a home no larger than 269 square feet.
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 (269 sq. ft.), 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.
You can enter as an individual, or as part of a team with a maximum of four members. The registration deadline is 13 February 2025.
Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
The winnings on offer:
1st Place: €40,000 (USD $42,215)
2nd Place: €20,000 (USD $21,107)
3rd Place: €10,000 (USD $10,553)
Buildner Student Award: €10,000 (USD $10,553)
You can learn more here.