Kingspan, the global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions, announces today that it is collaborating with Buildner and Hapi Homes, on the tenth edition of the MICROHOME competition, offering a 100,000 EUR prize fund and the unique opportunity for one winning project to be constructed.
This global competition invites architects, designers, and creative thinkers to redefine the concept of microhomes and develop cutting-edge, sustainable solutions for compact housing.
The MICROHOME 10 competition marks a significant milestone in Buildner’s exploration of small-scale living. This is the third year of the special collaboration between Buildner and Kingspan and this year’s competition introduces a groundbreaking opportunity with Hapi Homes, a company revolutionising homebuilding with tech-driven, sustainable, and customisable solutions. Hapi Homes will select one winning project for construction and award a €15,000 prize to its designer.
As part of the competition, entrants will have the opportunity to incorporate a range of Kingspan’s energy efficient products within their designs, including PowerPanel – the company’s newly launched integrated roofing and photovoltaic solution. Buildner, Kingspan, and Hapi Homes share a commitment to innovation in residential architecture. This partnership aims to foster visionary design and transform one concept into a real-world solution for micro-living.
The Challenge
Participants are tasked with designing a modular, self-sufficient, and energy-efficient microhome with a maximum footprint of 25m². Designs should push boundaries in innovation, functionality, and sustainability while addressing real-world challenges such as urban density, affordability, and environmental responsibility. The competition is open to all, including professionals and students.
Key Objectives
- Innovation and Functionality: Create an efficient, liveable space that combines usability, aesthetics, and technological advancements.
- Sustainability: Integrate environmentally-responsible materials, energy-efficient systems, and strategies for minimal environmental impact.
- Affordability: Propose designs that make microhomes accessible to diverse populations.
4. Adaptability: Explore designs that can adapt to various urban, rural, or off-grid settings.
Prize Fund and Recognition
The 100,000 EUR prize structure is as follows:
● 1st Prize: 20,000 EUR
● 2nd Prize: 10,000 EUR
● 3rd Prize: 5,000 EUR
● Buildner Student Award: 5,000 EUR
- Kingspan Award: 30,000 EUR*
- 3 x Kingspan Complement Awards: 5,000 EUR each*
- Hapi Homes Award: 15,000 EUR + Construction*
- + 6 Honourable Mentions
*Participants must use at least one of the Kingspan products listed in the competition brief to be eligible.
Special Prize: Hapi Homes Award and Construction
The Hapi Homes Award is a €15,000 special prize recognising a project that best aligns with Hapi Homes’ vision of tech-driven, sustainable, and customisable homebuilding. Hapi Homes will select one winning project for construction, bringing the design to life as a real-world microhome prototype.
Competition Schedule
● Final Registration Deadline: September 25, 2025 (23:59 GMT)
● Submission Deadline: October 29, 2025 (23:59 GMT)
● Winners Announced: December 9, 2025
Visit the competition site to register:
https://architecturecompetitions.com/microhome10/ksp
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