Home » Competitions » The 19th Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

The 19th Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

ByAlex Carter

The 19th edition of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture launches today, on World Architecture Day. The Award’s theme is “Architecture Is Transformation,” focusing on transforming the built environment, urban, and rural infrastructures through sustainable design, both in material and immaterial dimensions.

Award Background

Founded in 2006 by architect and researcher Jana Revedin, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture annually honors five international architects, urban planners, or landscape designers who exemplify dedication to sustainability.

Timeline

  • Award Launch: World Architecture Day, October 7, 2024
  • Deadline for Questions: October 28, 2024
  • Deadline for Answers: November 4, 2024
  • Submission Deadline: January 20, 2025
  • Jury Meeting: May 5, 2025; winners will be contacted by May 31, 2025
  • Official Announcement of Winners: Spring 2026 (at the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ Symposium)

Jury Members

  • Jana Revedin – Architect and founding president of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™, Venice, Italy
  • Marie-Hélène Contal – Architect, Dean of the Ecole Spéciale d’Architecture, Paris, France
  • Jacopo Galli – Architect, Università IUAV di Venezia, Venice, Italy
  • Spela Hudnik – Architect, Ljubljana University, Slovenia
  • Deniz Incedayi – Architect, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • James Steele – Architecture historian, PSU University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Ashraf M. Salama – Architect, Co-Director of the UIA Education Commission (UIA representative)

Additional Jury Members for “Architecture Is Transformation”

Each year, two previous Global Award winners are invited to join the jury. This year’s guests are:

  • Marta Maccaglia – Architect, Lima, Peru
  • Boonserm Premthada – Architect, Bangkok, Thailand

Alternate Juror:

  • Nuno Soares – Architect, Co-Director of the UNESCO-UIA Validation Board (UIA representative)

Award Criteria

Endorsed by the UIA, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture recognizes nominees’ professional, scientific, social, and political contributions, not individual projects. Participation is open to architects, urban planners, and landscape designers globally, with submissions in English.

Finally, find out more on ArchUp:

Construction Begins on Mukaab: The World’s Largest Building in Riyadh

Alex Carter is a seasoned architectural publisher and news editor with a passion for capturing the evolving landscape of global architecture. As a key voice in the field, Alex has been at the forefront of publishing groundbreaking architectural insights and news, with a focus on modern design trends and innovations. Alex’s expertise spans across architectural projects, urban development, and sustainable design, delivering curated content for architects, designers, and enthusiasts alike. With a sharp eye for detail and a dedication to authenticity, Alex is a trusted source for architectural news at Archup.

Further Reading From ArchUp

  • Annual NASA Design Competition

    ByArchitectural competitions Team

    Annual NASA Design Competition Here we are back with another hands-on ANDC Trophy for the 66th Year of NASA India, where students would implement their ideas on site to demonstrate ways to “walk the talk”!“Walk The Talk” “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” – we have heard this a million times!For more than fifty years it has been

  • Build-Up – A better future for the poor via incremental housing

    ByTeam

    Architecture Competition: Build-Up – A better future for the poor via incremental housing Brief: The challenge is to design an…

  • Aditya College of Architecture (ACA) brings its 8th International Design Competition (IDC -2021)

    ByTeam

    Architecture Competition: Aditya College of Architecture (ACA) brings its 8th International Design Competition (IDC -2021) ACA’s 8th International Design Competition…

  • EMOTIONS ON DISPLAY International Museum Design Competition

    ByArchitectural competitions Team

    EMOTIONS ON DISPLAY International Museum Design Competition is now open for entries! EMOTIONS ON DISPLAY International Museum Design Competition: EMOTIONS ON DISPLAY International Museum Design Competition recently organized by Artuminate Competition with aim to understand the effectiveness of variations of environmental and design elements upon human emotions. design architecture design architecture competitions About Competition EMOTIONS

  • Digital Heritage Museum of Egypt – Results Announcement

    ByArchWomen Team

    Design Unlimited is proud to announce the winners of the highly anticipated Digital Heritage Museum international design competition. After a…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *