Enter the Peja Culture Pavilion Architecture Competition now! 10,000 € in prize money! Closing date for registration: December 11, 2024
The city center of Peja, Kosovo, hosts a historically significant site that has long been a focal point for community gatherings and social interactions. Rich in cultural and recreational elements, this central location, originally designed for leisure and relaxation, has been an integral part of the urban landscape. One of its most notable features is an ancient water source dating back to the 15th century, which remains under the protection of the Ministry of Culture of Kosovo. Despite its historical and cultural importance, the site has been neglected for years, falling into disrepair and disuse. This Peja Culture Pavilion competition, aims to revitalize this area, transforming it into a vibrant public hotspot.
Just two years ago, AI was more science fiction than reality—something to joke about after making dystopian references to movies like I, Robot. But with OpenAI's release of ChatGPT in 2022, interest in AI is at an all-time high as the technology rapidly reshapes industries from tech and law to healthcare and, yes, AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction).
There's an old saying: "When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail" and with AI-driven design tools like Snaptrude, generative automation software like TestFit, and sustainability tools like Cove.tool, it's clear that AI is profoundly impacting the AEC industry in more ways than just one.
Welcome to 'Best House in the World', a new competition to discover and reward residential architectural designs that are in the process of development or tendering, prior to construction. Real projects, with real clients and real plots, designed by architects who want to reach new standards of excellence and quality in the construction of their residential projects.
Enter the MICROHOME Kingspan 2024/25 Architecture Competition now! €100,000 in prize money! Closing date for registration: February 13, 2025
The MICROHOME Kingspan 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.
Overview The journey toward sustainability may appear overwhelming, yet every small step contributes to the transformation we seek. Project Pitch embraces the belief that every significant change begins with a single idea, but its true worth emerges when that idea is cultivated into a plan that yields tangible, real-world results.
The PJMT National Green Earth Challenge is now open for applications and designed to inspire Architecture, Engineering, and Design students to tackle environmental challenges through innovation, creativity, and sustainability. Apply by January 6, 2025
The National Green Earth Challenge is organized by the Prem Jain Memorial Trust (PJMT) in collaboration with Young Leaders for Active Citizenship. This challenge honors Dr. Prem Jain's legacy as the Father of the Green Building Movement in India, encouraging students to develop sustainable solutions through the Architecture-Engineering (Arch-Eng) Challenge and Design Challenge, with themes focused on environmentally conscious architecture, engineering, and product design.
The call for submissions for a new edition of the Richard H. Driehaus Architecture Competition, organized by the Traditional Building Cultures Foundation thanks to Richard H. Driehaus and the collaboration of the Spanish Ministry of Culture through its Directorate General for Cultural Heritage and Fine Arts, INTBAU Spain, and the Spanish High Council of Institutes of Architects, is now open.
In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the need for innovative housing solutions that prioritize both people and the planet has never been more critical. Housing to Save Humanity brings together global thought leaders in sustainable architecture, regenerative real estate, and innovative design to explore bold ideas that are redefining how we live and build. Hosted at the iconic Microsoft Research Lab in New York City, this event features a dynamic panel of professors, TED speakers, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of housing, including:
Enter The Home of Shadows / Edition #3 Architecture Competition now! 10,000 € in prize money! Closing date for registration: January 29, 2025
Light is one of the most important factors when designing homes, and the use of natural light is vital in creating a space that feels both comfortable, inviting and practical. It could be said that lighting is a form of language that architects can use to communicate emotions in the spaces and structures they design.
Enter the Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development #2 Architecture Competition now! 10,000 € in prize money! Closing date for registration: May 15, 2025
Introducing the Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #2, an architectural challenge dedicated to crafting innovative educational spaces that enhance early childhood learning. As young children navigate their formative years, the environment in which they learn plays a pivotal role in their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Traditional educational settings often do not fully cater to the dynamism of early childhood, potentially stifling creativity and exploration.
The Department of Architecture is proud to present the exhibition Winners! AIA Florida & Miami Design Awards 2024 showcasing the work and recognition of eleven students, eight alumni, four scholarship recipients, and five faculty members who received awards during this year's AIA Florida and AIA Miami Design Awards.
Open Call: RSA Annual Exhibition 2025 Deadline: 06 February 2025 at 17:00 Submissions are now open for the 2025 RSA Annual Exhibition for artworks of any scale and in any fine art or architecture medium. How to submit:
Enter The Last Nuclear Bomb Memorial / Edition #5 Architecture Competition now! 10,000 € in prize money! Closing date for registration: January 16, 2025
With the future in such a state of uncertainty and political relationships more strained than ever, there is one silent threat that could end up being more deadly and dangerous to humanity than a hundred pandemics: nuclear weapons.
Enter the Hospice - Home for Terminally Ill #4 Architecture Competition now! 10,000 € in prize money! Closing date for registration: May 14, 2025
Introducing the third edition of the Hospice – Home for the Terminally Ill Competition, an evolving architectural ideas contest dedicated to crafting sanctuaries for those grappling with terminal illnesses.
The Department of Architecture, in collaboration with Fundación Espacio, presents the exhibition A Fascination with Forms: The Architecture of Jesús & Ana Tenreiro, dedicated to exploring the work and practice of renowned Venezuelan architects Jesús and Ana Tenreiro.
