Ecological Design Challenge

This competition encourages innovative design approaches that prioritize ecological balance, resource efficiency, and resilience, promoting architecture as a tool for environmental stewardship.

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Submission: Thursday, Jan 15, 2026

Registration: Saturday, Feb 28, 2026

Prize: 1,500 USD

Type: Open

The Ecological Design Challenge is a call to action for designers, architects, engineers, and creative thinkers of all kinds to reimagine the role of site elements in shaping sustainable, resilient cities.

For 50 years, QCP has been a leader in precast concrete site furniture. Now, we are asking bigger questions:

Can site elements do more than provide comfort and utility?

Can they actively contribute to climate resilience?

Can precast concrete, a material known for its strength and adaptability, become a medium for ecological innovation?

We invite participants to design a piece of furniture, an object, or a device that goes beyond conventional site furnishings. Your design should not only serve people—it should also contribute to environmental solutions. This challenge is about pushing boundaries and exploring new intersections between design, ecology, and material innovation.

This is the inaugural edition of what will become an annual competition. Our goal is to spark bold, implementable ideas that redefine the role of site furniture in addressing ecological and climate challenges. By participating, you’ll join a dialogue about building resilient, sustainable communities—and you’ll contribute to shaping the future of our shared landscapes.

So, open your sketchbook, ignite your imagination, and let your creativity soar in the Ecological Design Challenge.

For more information and to register please go to our website: https://qcp-corp.com/the-ecolo…

Designing for a resilient future

We invite participants to design a piece of furniture, an object or a device that goes beyond conventional site furnishings. Your design should not only serve people – it should also contribute to environmental solutions. This challenge is about pushing boundaries and exploring new intersections between design, ecology, and material innovation.

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