What shape and form will wood building take in the construction industry in 2030? This competition challenges architects, students, and engineers to innovate and rethink how to build a prefab home out of wood that will be creative, liveable, and efficient to build. Participants are encouraged to come up with creative plans for prefabricated houses that interest both builders and future homeowners.

The competition is looking for a residential building that will serve as the basis for a new kind of prefabricated community, eschewing common issues endemic to prefabricated buildings (lack of creativity, monotonous designs). The residential building should be prefabricated without losing any of the joy and creativity of a home. It should be a livable and innovative design that makes the most of available building materials, embracing their creative and sustainable potential.

The home designed can be located in either a rural, suburban, or an urban environment, and the competition welcomes designs that push the boundaries of what a home can look like.

To create your building, you will need to use Archicad and its extension, ArchiFrame. The home should accommodate a minimum of 2-3 people, but micro home designs as well as larger buildings such as skyscrapers will also be accepted. There is no required scale for the building, and no maximum or minimum requirements for floor area.

Minimum functionality:

• Living space
• Bathroom
• Kitchen
• Sleeping space

Eligibility

The competition is open to all, including existing customers and users. No professional qualifications are required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams.

Awards

The top prize is a joint ArchiFrame & Archicad pilot licence for 1 year (worth over $8,000). A second prize and a prize for the most innovative idea will also be awarded.