This guide covers a workflow that moves from project parameters to generated floor plans, 3D perspective views, exterior design exploration, and site context visualization, using AI tools in place of preliminary CAD and rendering work.

The RIBA has launched a competition for the design of a new mosque on a site near Preston in Lancashire on behalf of a local registered charitable trust.

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A+C Designs are launching a Design and Build Competition open to all!

Get your Passivhaus projects (and monitoring evaluation) ready! The 2021 UK Passivhaus Awards are open for entries.

Design "HER PLACE" an inspirational girls’ development centre that welcomes girls from Nepalese municipalities, spreading knowledge and support to rural areas and above all providing a safe environment for deeply vulnerable young women in need.

Art(e)facts is a project integrated into the Architecture and Territory area of Guarda’s bid for European Capital of Culture, curated by architect Andreia Garcia. As part of the programming for the Architecture and Territory sector of the Guarda 2027 European Capital of Culture candidacy, this Biennial of Knowledge invites artists, architects, and designers to submit projects for production in collaboration with local artisans through residencies in Fundão, Guarda, and Manteigas.

The National Gallery is seeking a multi-disciplinary design team to work with it on a suite of capital projects to mark its bicentenary, its 200th anniversary, with an initial phase to be opened in 2024.

The Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention’s 5th call, addressed to professionals related to interventions in architectural heritage –architects, historians, archaeologists...–, opens its online registration on Monday, December 21, 2020 and will remain open until March 12, 2021. On this occasion, any completed work, carried out or published in the European geographical area during the period between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2020, and which meets the requirements of the 4 categories of the award can be entered:

Qianhai Shenzhen – Hong Kong Plaza is the new benchmark for the planning and construction of Shenzhen as the pilot demonstrative area of socialism with Chinese characteristics, integrating the programs of creativity, industry, humanity and leisure of Shenzhen – Hong Kong, converging the cultural elements of Shenzhen – Hong Kong, building the urban showroom, and forming the urban new landmark that is most vigorous, frontier, humanistic and integrated.

The 5th edition of the European Award for Architectural Heritage Intervention, open to professionals involved in architectural heritage intervention—including architects, historians, and archaeologists—will accept submissions until March 12, 2021.

Tree House Park Design Competition for Young Architects

New urbanism for nature, activity and public space

On the 4th of August 2020, a massive explosion hit the heart of the city of Beirut. The Epicenter of this explosion was the main port surrounded by the historic center of the city. This scar left more than 300,000 people without a home, and destroyed hundreds of historical buildings. The area was also known to be an attraction to a majority of the Lebanese youth, an Art and Cultural Hub standing side to side with a Nightlife and culinary center. The area affected was part of a collective memory of generations and generations evolving organically with the passing years. It was a perfect example of how a historic area can intuitively evolve and keep up with the times without losing its features.

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On January 25th 2021, Vietnam Design Association – Ho Chi Minh City (VDAS) officially announced the "VinFast Global Showroom Design Competition 2021" (VFDC 2021) to find the most outstanding design idea that will be deployed for VinFast smart vehicle brand's showrooms globally. VFDC 2021 offers designers the opportunity to showcase their talents to the prestigious jury board from leading international architectural organizations and win prizes valuing a total of more than USD 60,000.

What Design Can Do is calling on designers and creatives around the world to join the No Waste Challenge, our third Climate Action Challenge in partnership with the IKEA Foundation.

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Archstorming is launching a new competition seeking designs for future schools for the NGO Abay Ethiopia, an organization founded in Spain in 2009 that operates in Walmara, Ethiopia, with the goal of fighting poverty and promoting equal opportunity, primarily through the development of education, health, and community support projects.

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Concéntrico, the Logroño (Spain) International Architecture and Design Festival, seeks to reflect on the urban environment and the city through different formats of architectural and design projects. Next year’s edition, Concéntrico 07, will take place from September 2–5, 2021.

OUTSIDER - a magazine that transcends boundaries has launched an architectural competition that encourages exploration of the significant potential of earth as a building material. The technique is one of the oldest known building methods. It carries a great potential in becoming a prevailing “novelty” of the future. The great environmental aspects, unique aesthetics, and energy efficiency are reasons enough to explore the topic forward.

Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) with GIZ India, Taru Leading Edge and Urbanista under the “Sustainable Urban Development - Smart Cities” (SUD-SC) project as part of Indo-German Bilateral Technical Cooperation launches the Co(Vai) Design Competition - a national level ‘Urban Design Competition’ (UDC) that aims to jointly design and facilitate with a diverse set of stakeholders the implementation of integrated civic projects that are of key relevance to the sustainable development of Coimbatore. The competition invites multi-disciplinary teams of professionals from diverse backgrounds (Architecture, Urban design, Landscape Design, Social Sciences, Humanities, Ecology & Environmental Sciences, Spatial Planning and allied fields) to participate and present implementable ideas that are scalable, sustainable, inclusive in nature, based on local needs and multisectoral in their approach.

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Archstorming is launching a new competition that will look for designs for the future schools of the NGO Abay Ethiopia, an organization founded in Spain in 2009 that operates in Walmara, Ethiopia, with the aim of fighting against poverty and promoting equal opportunities, mainly through the development of Education, Health and Community support projects in general.

For the 28th annual Tile Competition, Ceramics of Italy is currently accepting submissions from top North American architects and designers who have used Italian ceramic and porcelain tile to create unique installations in built projects around the world. An international jury of design experts will review submissions from all over the continent and select winners in five categories: Commercial, Institutional, Residential (Multi-Family), Residential (Single-Family), and Student. Projects must have been completed between January 2016 and March 2021 and feature tile from one or more Ceramics of Italy manufacturers.

1. International Competition of Integrated Urban and Architecture Masterplan for Suwon Dangsu District 2, Suwon, S. Korea
(including a Pilot Project for 1,500 housings)

Near the ocean and the Hossegor Lake, Caroline and Charl are currently owners of a 1700sqm plot and want to build a 300sqm passive house to live as sustainable as possible. As a historical touristic area, the Landes county suffers from the urban sprawl and the lack of sustainable buildings necessary to change mindsets.

To halt the physical and social deterioration of the former "Bronx" sector and create conditions for the center's consolidation as a hub for economic, creative, cultural, and social development, the Mayor's Office—as part of the Bronx Creative District project, led by the Gilberto Alzate Avendaño Foundation (FUGA) and implemented through the Bogotá Urban Renewal and Development Company—has published the draft Terms of Reference for the procurement of detailed studies and designs, as well as the management and acquisition of permits and licenses for comprehensive interventions in two Cultural Interest Assets (BIC) that will form part of the Bronx Creative District.

Calling for Entries for a 200+ Unit Residential Development in the City of Brantford, Ontario (Canada). This is a REAL project which will be going through development approvals and construction. This project offers a total professional contract value of $55,000 CAD. Opportunities for Structural Design, Interior Design and 3D Rendering. Students and Professionals all welcome. Participation is completely FREE. This could be a career setting opportunity.

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Competition “Le Festival des Cabanes” The hut Festival 6th Edition
Architecture contest open to architecture students and architects
Applications accepted from January to April 10th 2021