As a part of the 16th GRIHA Summit scheduled to be held on 4th-5th December 2024 at India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, GRIHA Council is organizing a design competition based on the theme ‘Accelerating Climate Action in the Built Environment: An Exploration Through Centuries and Beyond’.

This competition invites participants to design a multi-era building or complex that reflects the evolution of architectural styles and technologies across three distinct centuries and beyond; the 19th, 20th, 21st centuries, and the future, with a strong focus on accelerating climate action. The goal is to explore how architectural practices have evolved to address climate challenges and how future innovations can further enhance climate resilience and sustainability. The competition will provide participants numerous opportunities to interact and demonstrate their comprehension on the idea of climate action in creative ways.

The design should incorporate and reflect climate action strategies from each specified century. The building should show how these strategies have evolved and how future approaches might further improve sustainability and climate resilience. This shall include, but is not limited to, energy efficiency, carbon reduction, climate resilience, sustainable material use, and innovative technologies that reduce environmental impact.

Shortlisted entries will be invited to showcase their designs during the 16th GRIHA summit, offering an opportunity for broader visibility and engagement.

Refer to the competition brief for more details. If you have any questions or need further information, please write to us at: events@grihaindia.org

Architectural design competition brief

We look forward to your innovative designs that highlight the evolution of climate action strategies and envision the future of sustainable architecture.

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