An online Webinar will be held by 25 October 2024. The details of the competition will be further explained (e.g., challenges, assessment criteria, etc.) Teams will be welcome to pose any question they may have.
The webinar will be recorded and made available at HBDC25 website. In addition, the questions addressed will be included in the FAQ section HBDC25 website for asynchronous consult.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

What is the final possible date for registration?

Is the winner project going to be actually built?

No, the Healthy Buildings Design Competition is an ideas competition, therefore the project will not be actually used for the site.

Is there a participation fee?

No, there is no participation fee.

Is the competition strictly for engineering and architectural students?

 No, HBDB25 encourages the participation of multi-disciplinary teams that consist of students of different backgrounds (e.g., architecture, building physics, HVAC technology, environmental sciences, etc.). Teams can include a maximum of 2 non-student supervisors who can only operate in an advisory or coaching capacity.

Are PhD students allowed to participate?

Yes, PhD students are welcome to participate under the same conditions as other students. See brief for more details.

See ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS for further details

Do the designs have to comply with any specific regulation or building codes?

No. The HBDC25 does not impose Teams any specific regulatory requirements. However, if Teams so desire, they can be guided by the applicable regulation for renovation of existing educational buildings in their context.

What is the final possible date for registration?

14 October 24

Still have doubts? Send your question to: info@healthybuildingsdesigncompetition.com.