The House of the Future Open Call

Archibest Competitions asks architects and designers worldwide to imagine the house of the future. Registration closes 30 November 2026, submission 15 January 2027, prize fund 10,000 dollars.

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Competition 64 days left

Category: Ideas competition
Organizer: Archibest Competitions
Location: Global
Project site: Saudi Arabia
Eligibility: Architects, designers, and visionaries from around the world
Language: English
Registration deadline: 30 November 2026
Submission deadline: 15 January 2027
Results announcement: 15 February 2027
Fees: USD 99 early bird until 30 September 2026, USD 119 standard until 30 November 2026
Prizes: Total prize fund of 10,000 $

Prize breakdown

1st prize: USD 5,000
2nd prize: USD 2,500
3rd prize: USD 1,500
Student award: USD 1,000
10 honourable mentions with certificates

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Brief and registration

Archibest Competitions is running The House of the Future, an open ideas call asking what a home becomes when climate, technology and the way we live keep shifting. Standard registration closes on 30 November 2026, submissions are due on 15 January 2027, and the prize fund is 10,000 dollars.

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As Saudi Arabia undergoes a significant transformation, The House of the Future competition invites architects, designers, and visionaries globally to conceptualize the homes of the future in the Kingdom. Participants are tasked with creating a prototype for a single-family residence that addresses the unique environmental, cultural, and social contexts of Saudi Arabia, while also focusing on innovation and sustainable living.

The envisioned home transcends being merely a structure; it should foster well-being, adapt to evolving needs, and respond intelligently to its environment.

Entrants are encouraged to investigate solutions that incorporate sustainable technologies, passive environmental strategies, renewable energy sources, smart home systems, water-saving methods, and flexible living arrangements. Additionally, each design must embody the social values, privacy, hospitality, and family-centered lifestyle that are intrinsic to Saudi culture.

This competition presents a chance to conceptualize homes that not only inspire future communities but also contribute to a more sustainable built environment.

The House of the Future emphasizes the unique potential to blend Saudi Arabia’s rich architectural history with progressive design. Instead of discarding tradition, participants are invited to reinterpret it by drawing from local materials, climate-sensitive architecture, cultural motifs, and regional identity, while also embracing modern technologies and sustainable design principles.

The outcome should be a residence that is representative of Saudi Arabia today, while also being prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, a lasting architectural vision for future generations.