Architecture at Zero 2024: Decarbonization, Equity, and Resilience Design Competition

Architecture at Zero is an international competition that invites students and professionals from architecture, design, engineering, and planning to address critical issues of decarbonization, equity, and resilience through sustainable design.

2024 Competition Challenge:

The 2024 challenge focuses on designing a new building for the Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School in East Los Angeles (East LA), California. The building will replace relocatable classrooms and include facilities such as:

• Science labs
• Art classrooms
• Maker spaces
• Outdoor learning environments
• Teacher workroom

This is an ideas competition, meaning that the project is hypothetical and not intended for actual construction.

Key Dates & Prizes:

• Submission Deadline: December 16, 2024
• Prize Pool: Up to $25,000 for both professional and student entries

California Title 24 Energy Code Webinar:

For those interested in sustainable design, a webinar on California’s Title 24 Energy Code is available. This presentation covers the history, intent, and structure of California’s Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy Code), helping participants understand pathways for compliance and its role in supporting state energy policies.

How to Participate:

• Download the competition packet for detailed guidelines, requirements, and submission materials.
• Engage in sustainable design and bring your creativity to decarbonization and equity challenges.

Architects and designers have a unique opportunity to contribute innovative ideas towards a more sustainable future

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