GOOD DESIGN 2026

Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025; Submission Deadline: May 16, 2025

We are delighted to invite you to submit your examples of aerogel use in architecture, construction, refurbishment and monument preservation as built solutions or student projects. We are searching for the top realized projects internationally to showcase the best projects of architects, civil engineers or top project ideas of students from these fields. The best realized projects selected by our jury will be shortlisted for our Aerogel Architecture Awards ceremony hosted near Zurich at Empa campus, which will give broad recognition to the projects. The projects will be published in relevant international magazines and portals. The award celebrates the best examples with regards to energy efficiency, unconventional solutions, translucent daylighting, high performing buildings solutions with use of superinsulating aerogel materials.

CATEGORY
REALIZED SOLUTIONS / architects, civil engineers and their studios
STUDENT DESIGNS / architecture and civil engineering students 

SCHEDULE
January 20, 2025 – Competition announcement and registration opens
May 16, 2025 – Project submission deadline (23:59 hours Zurich time)
June 13, 2025, 15:30 – Winners’ announcement event, “Akademie” building, Empa Duebendorf (on-site and public stream) (AAA2025 is part of 3rd AIA – Aerogel Industry Academia Forum 2025, June 11-13, 2025)

JURY
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Beat Kämpfen // Kämpfen Zinke + Partner / Switzerland
Volker Herzog // Herzog-architektur / Germany
Manfred Wehdorn // Wehdorn architekten / Austria
Michael O´Connor //  Advapor / Advanced porous material consortium / France 

PARTNERS
Agitec
FIXIT 
IBIH
Hasit
Empa 

CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSION
Architectural and civil engineering studios can submit realized projects of renovation, refurbishment or new buildings located in any country and place. Students of architecture and civil engineering can submit their proposals and design studio projects with use of aerogel based materials. The award is communicated in English. Projects should be no older than three years. Highly encouraged are submissions of realized projects of renovation of protected buildings, refurbished buildings and new buildings where the energy efficiency was improved using aerogel insulation materials or translucency of silica aerogels is used. Winners of Realized solutions category will be invited to Switzerland for the announcement event, which will take place at the NEST building at the Empa campus in Duebendorf (Zurich). The winners of Realized solutions category will receive a memorial trophy and will be invited to introduce shortly their project within ca. 10 minutes to broader audience. Winners in Student category will be invited to present their project via video presentation.

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Registration Deadline: Jan 16, 2025; Submission Deadline: Jun 16, 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.

This competition seeks to transform kindergarten design by creating environments that are not only safe and functional but also stimulating and inclusive. Participants are encouraged to conceive spaces that foster learning, creativity, and community interaction, using sustainable and innovative design solutions that promote healthy development. 

With the flexibility to select a site within their home country, participants have the unique opportunity to integrate their designs within diverse community settings, potentially revitalizing underutilized areas. The Kinderspace #2 competition is more than just designing educational facilities; it’s about enriching communities and enhancing the educational landscapes to nurture the youngest members of our society. Participants are invited to think beyond conventional boundaries and develop spaces that inspire, educate, and connect. 

PRIZES

3 winning proposals, 2 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner will award a total of 10,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:

1st Prize – 5,000 €
2nd Prize – 2,500 €
3rd Prize – 1,000 €

+ 6 honourable mentions

Buildner Student Award – 1000 €
Buildner Sustainability Award – 500 € 

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

Early Bird Registration: NOVEMBER 20 – JANUARY 16
Advance Registration: JANUARY 17 – MARCH 19
Last Minute Registration: MARCH 20 – MAY 15

Final registration deadline: MAY 15, 2025
Closing date for submission: JUNE 16, 2025 (11:59 p.m.LONDON TIME)
Announcement of the winners: JULY 23, 2025

More:  https://architecturecompetitions.com/kinderspace2

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Registration Deadline: Apr 10, 2025; Submission Deadline: Apr 10, 2025

Attention, young architects!

#TACFestival2025 call for the design of the temporary pavilions at Casa Mediterráneo in Alicante and Plaza Stagno in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is open until April 10th.

This call, organized by @viviendagob in collaboration with @fundación.arquia, @csmediterraneo, and the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria City Council, is open to all architects under 45. International architects can also apply if they are part of a local team or if at least one member holds a Spanish-qualified Architecture degree.

Don’t miss this opportunity!

https://tacfestival.com/convocatorias/

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Registration Deadline: Jul 15, 2025; Submission Deadline: Jul 15, 2025

Calling creative minds and innovative urban and architectural design students (bachelor and master) around the world, the committee of the 4th International Design Competition is looking for smart and sustainable solutions to reimagine Nha Trang’s urban landscape!

Along the river bank of the Cai Rivers, a heritage route will soon be built. This vision comes with a challenge on balancing the growth of economics and the conservation of cultural beauty. Taking up this challenge, the fourth year of the International Design Competition is now more than a design challenge; it is a global platform where we inspire the next generation to envision future cities that harmoniously blend innovation and tradition.

As part of the competition, participants will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, exchange cutting-edge ideas, and contribute meaningful solutions that foster sustainable urban development.

Are you ready to be a changemaker in shaping the future of our cities?

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International design competition platform Volume zero has announced the results of the Tiny House 2024 Architecture Competition. The Tiny House competition looked to celebrate individuality and sustainability through innovative designs redefining resourceful living. Through this platform, we explored the various avenues of mobile living spaces and the unbridled freedom they would offer. In this architecture

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Introduction The “Emotions on Display” architecture design competition is a cutting-edge initiative aimed at exploring the powerful interplay between architectural spaces and human emotions. This multidisciplinary challenge invites participants to conceptualize museum environments that foster a profound connection between visitors and their emotional experiences. The competition underscores the significance of design in shaping emotional well-being,

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