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Buildings constructed of rammed earth are found on almost every continent on the planet, created by compacting moistened subsoil which, when dried, forms hard and dense walls, bricks, or other structures.
Rammed earth is considered a green alternative to concrete, often used in the construction of eco-houses, and is becoming increasingly popular with environmentally-conscious architects.
The Rammed Earth Pavilion competition is part of a series exploring the unique benefits of different building materials. Participants are tasked with designing a pavilion to be constructed of rammed earth in a location of their choosing. The pavilion will host an exhibition on the material, the contents of which should be included in submitted designs.
The Rammed Earth Pavilion can be designed as either a temporary or permanent structure but should be no more than 50m2. What is important is for the design to be as creative as possible in its use and exploration of this ancient and sustainable building material.
3 winning proposals, 2 special award recipients and 6 honourable mentions will be selected. Buildner (formerly Bee Breeders) will award a total of 7,000 € in prize money to competition winners as follows:
1st Prize - 3,000 €
2nd Prize - 1,500 €
3rd Prize - 1,000 €
+ 6 honourable mentions
Buildner Student Award - 1000 € + 50 € gift card at ARCHHIVE BOOKS
Buildner Sustainability Award - 500 €
Buildner is committed to selecting the most qualified industry professionals to comprise its jury panels. Jury panels consist of architects, in addition to professionals from other professional backgrounds that are relevant to the competition topic, to guarantee the most objective competition results.
You may find the invited jury list from previous competitions here – Guest Jury.
| 85 € Early Entry (Student) deadline | September 6, 2022 |
| 105 € Advance Entry (Student) deadline | November 2, 2022 |
| 115 € Last-Min Entry (Student) deadline | January 5, 2023 |
| 95 € Early Entry (Pro) deadline | September 6, 2022 |
| 115 € Advance Entry (Pro) deadline | November 2, 2022 |
| 135 € Last-Min Entry (Pro) deadline | January 5, 2023 |
The competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum).
Contact the organizer (Buildner) to receive special student rates for group registrations (discount applies for 3+ registrations from one university/school) and to receive further information and support for getting your students involved in architecture competitions. Please note that only recognized university staff can apply for the reduced student rate.
Visit the competition website for more info – Rammed Earth Pavilion
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