Volume Zero invites each one of you to participate in the 25th edition of our architectural competitions and the 5th edition of Tiny House Architecture Competition. This year’s Tiny House aims to celebrate individuality, reimagine sustainability and to exalt simple, innovative yet resourceful living. The Tiny House Movement is also a platform that not only
“Children are the torchbearers of progress and the architects of a new nation”—Jawaharlal Nehru Many children come home from school to places that are noisy and cluttered, making it hard for them to find a quiet spot to study. Their hopes are often dashed by the lack of a peaceful environment to focus on their
Mobile Schools: an urgent need in Palestine The conflict in the West Bank has led to severe hardships for the Palestinian people, especially through the intentional and organized demolition of buildings, including schools, disrupting children’s education and morale. The urgency of the situation has prompted us to launch an international architecture competition to design innovative, mobile schools
Create a single image, visual, drawing that best illustrates your proposal for each the Eco-Village within the wetlands of Empordà. Using the briefs that are given, describe to us how this village will look and how you imagine the eco-village within just a single image! Use this mini challenge to test your creativity, practice visual
They are the forges where Hephaestus forged the lightning bolts of Zeus, the abode of the Kami progenitors of Japan, the gateway to the underworld in countless cultures: volcanoes are a place of violence and mystery. They are the threshold to a hidden world whose brutality has been attracting and terrifying mankind since the beginning of
In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, sustainability has emerged as a critical focus, driving efforts to minimize environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices. Architecture plays a pivotal role in this movement, as thoughtful design and innovative building techniques can significantly reduce resource consumption, enhance energy efficiency, and create healthier living environments. “The Energy Museum” emerges
Premise Cultivating local talent and fostering community spirit through architectural design is the heart of this competition. The challenge is to design a community-based busking café that provides a platform for individuals, particularly those in the arts and creative sectors, who may struggle to gain visibility and support. This café should be a welcoming, vibrant
TerraViva launches LIVING RUINS, a new architecture competition focused on the design of an open-air museum and a visitor centre immersed in the suggestive Mediterranean landscape of the abandoned village of Kayaköy (Turkey). Prizes up to 7.000 € will be awarded to the winners selected by an international jury panel composed, among others, by Kumru
Buildner, in partnership with Pape Nature Park and WWF, presents the Pape Info Point competition. This project invites participants to design a modular, transportable education stand that will effectively promote Pape Nature Park and its conservation efforts. The stand should be adaptable for placement in busy public spaces, at events, or even in the middle
The Moroccan Oasis Architecture Competition invites architects and designers to create a multifunctional complex that honors the rich heritage and sustainable future of the Alaoui family’s ancestral lands near Fes, Morocco. This competition emphasizes integrating luxury, sustainability, and community engagement. The Royal Family: The competition is deeply rooted in the history and legacy of the Alaoui
Introducing the Kinderspace: Architecture for Children’s Development competition, an architectural challenge dedicated to crafting innovative educational spaces that enhance early childhood learning. As young children navigate their formative years, the environment in which they learn plays a pivotal role in their cognitive, emotional, and social development. Traditional educational settings often do not fully cater to
The European Product Design Award™ was created to recognize the efforts of talented international product designers who aim to improve our daily lives with their practical, well-thought-out creations. We reward the strategic thinking and imagination which goes into making a great product.
