How to enter
Register, prepare, submit
Registration is free. One registration creates one entry and one unique identification number (UIN).
Eligibility
Architecture students & graduates
Students and recent graduates of recognised architecture programmes.
Community innovators
Builders, artisans and residents with housing ideas. Technical drawings are not mandatory.
School pupils
Primary and secondary school pupils, with a teacher or guardian as adult contact.
The submission pack
Package these four files in a single ZIP named after your UIN (e.g. ZNBS26-10001.zip), maximum 50 MB.
UIN-1.pdfBoard 1 — A1 landscape, 841 × 594 mm, 150 dpi, RGBUIN-2.pdfBoard 2 — A1 landscape, 841 × 594 mm, 150 dpi, RGBUIN-statement.pdfProject statement, no more than 600 wordsUIN-info.pdfPersonal information (kept separate from the jury)Community entries may use sketches, models and simple diagrams. Young Designers: an explanation of up to 300 words with drawings, models or collages.
Keep your entry anonymous
- Show your UIN in the upper right corner of each board.
- No names, institution logos, signatures or other identifying marks on boards or statement.
- Personal details go only in the separate info PDF.
How entries are judged
Innovation and Creativity25%
Housing Relevance and Social Impact20%
Sustainability and Climate Responsiveness20%
Technical Quality and Feasibility15%
Design Excellence and Presentation10%
Affordability and Replicability10%
