"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)."
"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."
"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."
Buildner partnered with the Government of Dubai and local institutions to run the 2024/25 House of the Future competition, following its inaugural 2023 edition. The competition sought affordable, expandable prototype single-family homes for Emirati families on standard 450-square-meter plots, integrating sustainable technologies and adaptability for future expansion. Organized with the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme, the contest offered a €250,000 prize fund. Entries from 122 countries were submitted. An international jury prioritized a balance of visionary ideas and practical feasibility, favoring compact planning, appropriate materials, passive cooling measures, strong street frontages, cohesive community layout, and cost efficiency.
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