"Buildner, in partnership with the Government of Dubai, has announced the results of the 2024/25 House of the Future competition. Following the success of its inaugural edition in 2023, this second edition invited architects and designers worldwide to develop an affordable, expandable, and forward-thinking prototype home tailored to the evolving needs of Emirati families. Organized in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, the competition offered a total prize fund of €250,000 (1 million AED)."
"Participants were asked to propose a model single-family home for modern Emirati living - one capable of adapting to future expansion, integrating sustainable technologies, and responding to the social and climatic conditions of the UAE. Each submission addressed a standard 450-square-meter development plot. The response was significant: entries arrived from individuals and teams across 122 countries, demonstrating global interest in shaping the future of Emirati housing."
"The international jury assessed the submissions based on a balance of visionary thinking and practical feasibility. Emphasis was placed on compact planning, clear circulation, and material choices suitable for local construction. Passive cooling, wind towers, and water features were commended where technically feasible and meaningfully integrated. The panel also valued designs that proposed strong street-facing frontages and cohesive community layouts while maintaining cost efficiency."
Buildner partnered with the Government of Dubai to run the 2024/25 House of the Future competition inviting global architects and designers to create affordable, expandable prototype homes for Emirati families. The competition targeted single-family models on 450-square-meter plots that can adapt to expansion, integrate sustainable technologies, and suit UAE social and climatic conditions. The prize fund totaled €250,000 (1 million AED) and entries arrived from teams across 122 countries. An international jury evaluated visionary thinking alongside practical feasibility, favoring compact planning, clear circulation, suitable local materials, passive cooling strategies, strong street frontages, cohesive community layouts, and cost efficiency. Winning designs are under review for the UAE national housing catalogue.
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