FUTURARC PRIZE (FAP) 2024 asks entrants to propose architectural solutions for the continuation of life after either ONE or BOTH of the following scenarios:
A) Climate Destruction: Any significant/extreme climate-related disasters triggered by hydrometeorological (e.g., floods, storms, heat waves) or climatological (e.g., droughts, wildfires) causes.
Consider how the current year’s heatwaves have broken historic records around the world, with scientists postulating that it is Earth’s hottest-ever climate in at least 120,000 years. The reality of a global-scale climate disaster is not far off—in fact, large-scale ones have long affected vulnerable populations. How can architecture respond to this?
B) Endings: The end of lifespans—be it of humans; non-human species; ecosystems such as forests, coral reefs, drylands; etc., due to famine, disease, massive extraction, etc.
All living beings perish. Current methods of treating expired matter tend to be carbon-intensive or require much land, a resource that is scarce. At the urban level, facilities such as graveyards/crematoriums are still negatively perceived. Can the end of life, for humans or ecosystems, be handled in a way that brings hope and renewal for the future?
What is FuturArc Prize?
Launched in 2008, FuturArc Prize is the first international Green building design competition in Asia open to professionals and students. It aims to trigger continuous change and creativity in the art and science of building design, showcasing innovative ideas and solutions for a sustainable future. With a highly respected international jury and tremendous industry support, the Prize enables Green building design ideas and practitioners to emerge on the regional stage. Winning entries from the competition are published in both the Journal’s annual Green edition and on its website. Year after year, the competition attracts an increasing number of participants from more than 15 countries.
About FuturArc
FuturArc Journal | The Voice of Green Architecture in Asia
FuturArc is a quarterly magazine publication (4 issues per year) that focuses on Green architecture and design, reporting on prominent projects and featuring in-depth discussions and commentaries of issues relevant to architects and industry professionals.
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FuturArc International Green Building Design Competition
Aim and Benefits of FuturArc International Green Building Design Competition
Up to SGD20,500 cash prizes to be won!
- First Place:
- FuturArc Prize Trophy
- Certificates
- Cash prize
- 2-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via FuturArc app
- Second Place:
- FuturArc Prize Trophy
- Certificates
- Cash prize
- 1-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via FuturArc app
- Third Place:
- FuturArc Prize Trophy
- Certificates
- Cash prize
- 1-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via FuturArc app
- Merits (Several teams will be awarded based on jurors’ selection):
- Certificates
- Cash prize
- 1-year subscription to FuturArc digital magazine via FuturArc app
*) Cash prize amount might be subject to changes. Details of the prize will be updated on FuturArc website in time. Competition Organiser reserves the right to change the prizes.
Important Notes
- Awards will be given based on quality of entry, regardless of the country of origin.
- Awards given to team entrants will be presented to the team leader and are to be shared at the discretion of the team members.
- All projects from winning entrants and merit recipients may be published on FuturArc website, social media and in FuturArc magazine.
- The jury shall have full freedom to decide on the winners and merits. The jury decision shall be final and binding on all entrants.
- The competition registrar reserves the right to not award any prize where the jurors agree that submissions are of insufficient quality.
- Digital certificates of participation will be sent out to all registrants who submit their proposals.
- Provided that physical events are allowed to take place, awardees will be recognised at BCI Asia Awards (BCIAA)—a gala event that attracts key architecture, building and construction industry players in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam respectively.
- Cash prizes will be disbursed by bank transfer after the awarding has been completed across all countries.
FuturArc International Green Building Design Competition Courses
Requirements for FuturArc International Green Building Design Competition Qualification
Eligibility
- FuturArc Prize 2024 is open internationally to any individual or team, student or professional.
- Each team may comprise up to five members and may comprise different related disciplines. The composition of team members may include students and/or professionals.
- Teams are prohibited from swapping or removing any existing member of the team after they have submitted their entries. Team members are only allowed to be on one team.
- One member of the team must also be designated as leader and identified as such on the registration form. This member will be the team’s sole representative in all liaisons with the competition registrar.
- The team leader must have a background in architecture (i.e., is a student of, has graduated from or is practicing architecture).
- All members of the team are regarded as co-authors of the project they submitted together and will be acknowledged as such in all announcements, displays, exhibitions and publications associated with the competition.
- Individual entrants are regarded as the author of the project they submit and will be acknowledged as such in all announcements, displays, exhibitions and publications associated with the competition.
- Each individual entrant is their own representative in all liaisons with the competition registrar.
Non-Eligibility
- Competition Organisers and Affiliates: Individuals involved in organising the competition, whether directly or indirectly, including their employees and immediate family members, are strictly prohibited from entering the competition.
- Assessment Committee and Jury Members and Affiliates: Any individuals serving on the assessment committee or as jury members, along with their respective professional entities, employees, and immediate family members, are unequivocally barred from entering the competition.
- BCI Employees and Former Employees: Current and former employees of the organisation BCI, regardless of their past or present positions, are disallowed from participating in the competition. Moreover, immediate family members of current or former BCI employees are also excluded from entering.
- Jury Members and Their Professional Affiliates: Jury members and any organisations associated with their professional endeavours, employees of these entities, and immediate family members are comprehensively forbidden from entering the competition. This extends to anyone designated to assess or rate competition submissions.
These measures are instituted to ensure the utmost fairness, transparency, and impartiality in the competition’s evaluation process. Any infringement upon these eligibility criteria will result in disqualification without exception. The intention is to safeguard the integrity of the competition and uphold the principles of ethical conduct and unbiased judgment.
Terms & Conditions (T&C)
- Participant Acceptance:All participants are required to accept and adhere to the rules and regulations of the competition.
- Participants details: All details about participants’ professions, nationalities, business addresses, and company names are correct. Any inaccuracies will lead to disqualification from the competition.
- No Contact with Jury:Participants are strictly prohibited from contacting the jury under any circumstances.
- Accurate Data Submission:Participants are responsible for providing accurate and truthful data during the registration process. The data they provide will be used as per the terms specified.
- Identity Verification:The Organiser holds the right to verify the identity of participants, which might involve requesting additional proof of identification.
- Accountability for Materials Submitted:Participants hold sole responsibility for all materials submitted. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring proper license for images created using tools such as natural language prompts (AI). Any submitted proposals must not infringe upon third-party intellectual rights, violate laws, or encourage unlawful conduct. By submitting proposals, participants confirm their ownership of the materials and assert having all necessary rights and authorisations to distribute them.
- Use of Protected Images/Materials:The Organiser is not liable for using protected images and/or materials by participants.
- Originality of Projects:Participants are expected to submit original projects. Plagiarism or using copyrighted images, photos, or architectural/art pieces is strictly prohibited. Violating this rule will result in prize revocation removal from the website, social media, and publications.
- Organiser’s Non-Approval:The Organiser does not endorse or validate any proposals or awarded entries. The Organiser is not liable for any omissions or errors. Statements or opinions expressed by participants do not necessarily reflect the views of the Organiser, unless stated otherwise. The Organiser disclaims liability arising from reliance on the provided information.
- Changes to Competition:The Organiser reserves the right to modify competition dates, deadlines, and requirements. Any changes or updates will be communicated through the official competition website and social media channels. Participants are responsible for regularly checking these sources.
- Cancellation: The Organiser reserves the right to cancel or suspend the Competition or Competition Brief and/or other applicable requirements at any time and stage at its own discretion, including but not limited to when it is considered necessary or if circumstances arise outside of its control.
- Disqualification: The organisers reserve the right to disqualify any submission if, in the organiser’s opinion, the content is inaccurate, misleading, untruthful, offensive, inappropriate or could harm BCI’s reputation.
- Privacy Policy: By accepting these terms you have given your consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) and other applicable data protection laws.
Intellectual Property
- Ownership and Usage of Submitted Materials: All materials submitted to the competition shall become the exclusive property of the Organiser. The Organiser retains full rights to publish, promote, and utilise these materials, with appropriate acknowledgement of the participants who authored the proposals.
- Rights Granted by Participants: By submitting a proposal, participants grant the Organiser the irrevocable right to employ the received materials in printed and online platforms/publications without any financial compensation. This includes the right to reproduce, distribute, display, and perform the materials.
- Modification of Submitted Materials: The Organiser reserves the right to modify any submitted materials as necessary to effectively adapt them to the formats and layouts of the platforms/publications in which they will be featured. Such modifications will be made while maintaining the integrity and essence of the original content.
Interview date, Process and Venue for FuturArc International Green Building Design Competition
Judging will be based on a clear explanation of the following corresponding to the task:
- RELEVANCE: The selected scenario/s (climate disaster and/or ending of lifespans) and solution must be relevant to the site conditions and context, fulfilling the brief in terms of design and functions, supported by thorough analysis.
- INTEGRATION: Layers of interacting natural and human-made systems, including but not limited to climate responsiveness/resilience, socioeconomic considerations, etc.
- IMPACT: How the proposed solution affects the community and the environment, including but not limited to the optimisation of resources, improvement to health and well-being, biodiversity, etc.
- INNOVATION: Originality of solutions proposed, including but not limited to adoption of technological tools, application of regenerative principles, low-carbon strategies, etc.
Important Notes
- As design and creativity are an accumulation of other ideas, research and groundwork that may come from various sources, judging will also look at how much original ideation is put into the proposals; and at effort put into the process, not just the outcome.
Key Dates
- 7 September 2023: Registration & submission start
- 9 February 2024: Registration & submission end
- End March to April 2024: Results & individual notification
- May to June 2024: Awards*
*) Awards ceremony dates are to be confirmed. Competition Organiser reserves the right to change the schedule of the competition.
Documents Required for Application
Panels [click to download]
- Entries are to be submitted by following the template provided, comprising 5 panels per entry (4 for the design proposal + 1 for citations/references).
- Maximum file size of all 5 panels to be submitted is 15MB; in A2 size, PDF format. If you are selected as a winner/merit, you will need to provide high-resolution individual images of your panels.
- Images should consist only of drawings, rendered images, photographs and thumbnails.
- The total site area; actual images of the site; and geographical coordinates must be included.
- Scales that are necessary to comprehend certain drawings (plans, sections, etc.) must be shown as graphic scales next to the drawing.
- The contents of the panels should be sufficient to impart a clear understanding of the proposal and presented according to the stated evaluation criteria.
- Any identifying details e.g. team member names and/or practices MUST NOT be displayed anywhere on the panels.
- Panels should be submitted in English; entries submitted in other languages will be disqualified.
Forms
You can also download the Submission Panels & Forms Template package here:
[Click to download] ZIP file, 230 KB
Application Deadline
February 9, 2024
How to Apply
- Register from the banner on FuturArc App:
Download on App Store | Download on Play Store
or scan the QR code below:
REGISTER FROM FUTURARC APP (iOS)
REGISTER FROM FUTURARC APP (PLAY STORE)
- Submit the materials via:
*Indicate in your email subject the project name and your name (or team leader’s name); for example: Rebar House_Dinda Wijaya
- Remember to complete both steps 1) and 2) to ensure that your entry is valid. Failing to do so will result in disqualification.
- Adhering to Submission Requirements: Please be aware that any submission that does not follow the submission requirements will not be considered and will be disqualified.
For more details visit: FuturArc website.
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