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Holcim Foundation
Holcim Awards
Al via la quarta edizione degli Holcim Awards, uno dei concorsi più significativi nell'ambito dell'edilizia
sostenibile, che prevede premi in denaro per 2 milioni di dollari per progetti che al 1° Luglio 2013 non
hanno ancora avviato la fase costruttiva.
Organizzato da Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction con sede in Svizzera, il concorso si svolgerà
in parallelo in cinque regioni del mondo nel 2013/2014 e seguirà una fase globale nel 2015. I vincitori a
livello regionale saranno annunciati nelle cerimonie Holcim Awards che si terranno nell'autunno 2014 a
Mosca (Regione Europa), Toronto (Regione Nord America), Medellín (Regione America Latina), Beirut
(Regione Africa Middle East) e Jakarta (Regione Asia Pacific).
Sono previste due sezioni:
Holcim Awards (categoria principale): si rivolge a architetti, progettisti, ingegneri, costruttori e imprese di
costruzione. I progetti devono essere ad uno stadio avanzato di progettazione e avere un'alta probabilità di
realizzazione.
Next Generation (categoria studenti e giovani professionisti): rivolto a progettisti di età non superiore ai 30
anni.
Le giurie sono guidate da Jean-Philippe Vassal (Europa), Toshiko Mori (Nord America), Bruno Stagno
(America Latina), Howayda Al-Harithy (Africa Middle East) e Rahul Mehrotra (Asia Pacific). Un elenco
completo dei membri delle giurie è disponibile su www.holcimawards.org/juries.
Le candidature devono essere presentate online sul sito www.holcimawards.org entro il 24 marzo 2014
usando il form online (al link www.holcimawards.org/guide è disponibile una guida "Step-by-step").
Per maggiori informazioni visita il sito del soggetto organizzatore:
www.holcimfoundation.org
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Holcim Foundation
The 4th International Holcim Awards competition celebrates projects and visions that
contribute to a more sustainable built environment and features total prize money of USD 2
million.
The competition is open for projects in architecture, building and civil engineering, landscape and
urban design, materials, products and construction technologies that contribute to the five “target
issues” for sustainable construction. The competition has two categories with different
requirements.
Holcim Awards (main category)
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Project has reached an advanced stage of design with high probability of execution
Execution of the project may not have started before July 1, 2013
All authors must be at least 18 years of age (date of birth March 24, 1996 or earlier)
"Next Generation" (young professionals and students category)
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Visionary projects and bold ideas
All authors must be between 18 and 30 years of age (date of birth between July 2, 1982 and
March 24, 1996)
Execution of the project may not have started before July 1, 2013
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Evaluation process
Renowned technical universities lead the independent juries in five regions of the world. They
evaluate entries against the “target issues” for sustainable construction.
Holcim Awards 2013/2014: How to submit
Key information about the submission process
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Registration deadline: Monday, March 24, 2014 at 14:00hrs GMT
Deadline to finalize submission: Monday, March 31, 2014 at 14:00hrs GMT
Entry is only possible using an online form
Key requirements
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Author and contact details of all team members
Technical details: location, dimensions, materials, costs and other key data
Project summary: background and project concept (text up to 500 characters)
Sustainability concept: response to the “target issues” for sustainable construction (text up to
2,500 characters)
5-10 project images (high resolution image files with captions)
Image of author/team (high resolution image file with caption)
Quick guide
A brief overview of the main conditions and requirements for entering the Holcim Awards
competition.
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Quick guide (English) – (PDF, 393KB)
Any questions or need help?
If you have any questions about project eligibility, how to enter the competition, or other topics
related to the Holcim Awards, please do not hesitate to contact the Helpdesk:
[email protected] »
Holcim Awards 2013/2014: Step by step guide
Detailed guide to entering the Holcim Awards
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The Step-by-step guide with examples of how to complete the online entry form describes the
technical and content characteristics and requirements of the five steps of the online application
procedure.
English - Step by step guide
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Step-by-step guide – A4 (PDF, 5.5MB)
Step-by-step guide – A4 low resolution (PDF, 1.2MB)
Step-by-step guide – US letter (PDF, 5.5MB)
Español - Guía paso a paso (Step by step guide - Spanish)
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Guía paso a paso – A4 (PDF, 5.7MB)
Guía paso a paso – US letter (PDF, 5.7MB)
คู่มือแนะนําโดยละเอียด ฉบับภาษาไทย (Step by step guide - Thai)
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คู่มือแนะนําโดยละเอียด (ฉบ��บภาษาไทย) – A4 (PDF, 2.9MB)
The guide is available currently in English, Spanish and Thai only. Additional translations of the
guide will be available on this page when published.
Holcim Awards 2013/2014: Q & A platform
Application
General
Can I submit a hard copy entry rather than use the Internet form?
No. Submission of entries is only possible via the Internet. No written applications (hard copy) will
be accepted by the jury. If you have any difficulties in using the online entry form, please contact
the Helpdesk.
Helpdesk
Can I withdraw or delete an entry in the competition?
Yes. Please contact the Helpdesk with your request.
Helpdesk »
Log-in
What are the steps of the application process?
Your application is entered in the following steps:
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Category and project group selection
Author(s) and contact details
Project data and description
Project images
Revision and submission
A comprehensive manual explaining all steps and requirements of the entry process is available:
Step-by-step guide »
Can I change from the Holcim Awards (main category) to the “Next Generation” (young professionals and
students category) of the competition (or vice versa)?
Yes. Return to the first step in the entry form by clicking on 1 in the top header navigation of the
Awards entry form. Click on the radio button next to the category you wish to enter. Please note
that all data is retained in the system so you can change between categories without losing entered
content.
Can I change project groups?
Yes. Return to the first step in the entry form by clicking on 1 in the top header navigation of the
Awards entry form. Click on the radio button next to the project group you wish to enter. Please
note that all data is retained in the system so you can change between project groups without losing
entered content.
Do I need to enter each step of the entry form in order?
No. You may complete the steps of the entry form in any order.
You may only submit your application to complete the entry process once all mandatory
information is completed and other requirements (eg: character limits in various fields) are met.
Error messages will alert you throughout the application process to highlight mandatory fields and
other requirements.
In what language(s) may entries for the Holcim Awards be submitted?
Entries may be submitted only in English, the principal and legally binding language of the Holcim
Awards competition. A “Step-by-step guide” that contains comprehensive information and
examples on how to enter the 4th International Holcim Awards competition may be available in
other languages.
Step-by-step guide »
Can I change the information entered after submitting the application?
Yes. Changes to your application can be made until Monday March 31, 2014 at 14:00hrs GMT by
editing the online entry form. Please remember to submit your application at the end of the review
process (Step 5).
Do the character-length restrictions on specific fields include spaces?
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Yes. Please check warning messages and PDF previews of entered data to ensure that all of your
text is visible. The allowed number of characters includes spaces, blank lines and return keys. It is
an approximated value with a certain tolerance. The number of the counted characters depends on
the type of the website browser. Therefore, spaces, blank lines and returns may be counted as two or
more characters.
The following fields are restricted by a maximum number of permitted characters:
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Last name: 64 characters
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First name: 20 characters
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Middle names: 20 characters
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Position: 20 characters
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Organization: 64 characters
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Address: 128 characters
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City: 30 characters
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State: 20 characters
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Email: 64 characters
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Website: 64 characters
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Project title: 60 characters
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Project description: 2,800 characters within 22 lines
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Materials used: 200 characters within 3 lines characters
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Production methods: 200 characters within 3 lines
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Further relevant key figures: 150 characters within 2 lines
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Image captions (for images #1 and #2): 175 characters
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Image captions (for images #3 to #10): 30 characters
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Image caption (for portrait image): 60 characters
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Target issues (enlarged field x 2): 1000 within 12 lines
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Target issues (standard field x 3): 500 characters within 10 lines
The number of permitted lines refers to the layout of the confirmation PDF which you will receive
after completion of your entry (which may vary from the number of lines of text that appears within
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the entry form). The final check if the texts fit into the form is applied through the confirmation
PDF, generated after Step 5.
Do I have to log-on each time I return to the online entry form?
No, if you click in the checkbox “Remember me” on the “Welcome” page, you will be
automatically logged-on to your entry submission on the step last viewed using a cookie stored on
your computer.
Do not use the “Remember me” feature on shared computers.
Please note: if you wish to submit more than one entry, each entry must be submitted individually
using a separate Entry ID. Click on “New Entry” to generate a unique Entry ID for each project. If
you have used the “Remember me” feature, you will need to click on “Logout” to return to the
landing page to obtain a further Entry ID.
I have forgotten my ID and/or password – what can I do?
Entry ID(s) and Password(s) can be re-sent to your nominated email address. Please see:
Recover your password »
I tried using my ID and password but can’t access the online application form – what should I do?
Please check that your computer system configuration accepts “cookies”. Also check that you have
entered the Entry ID and Password using the correctly.
If you are still not able to access the online application form, please see:
Recover your password »
As a last option you can send your inquiry, including the Entry ID and Password directly to the
Helpdesk:
Helpdesk »
Information on all project authors
Who should be entered as the “Main Author” if there is more than one author and also a collaborating
team?
All authors with a right of authorship must be listed in Step 2. This counts for individuals as well as
for groups of individuals. If a “collaborating team” has a legal status, a representative has to be
named as “Main Author”. In all cases, the Main Author acts as the sole contact person with respect
to the competition.
Description of the project
How is the “start date” of a project defined? Would site preparation, excavation or environmental
remediation before the deadline make a project ineligible?
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For Building and civil engineering works (Group 1), and Landscape, urban design and
infrastructure projects (Group 2), the “start date” is defined as when the first site preparation
(including site clearing), excavation, and/or environmental remediation for building and/or civil
engineering takes place. Materials, products and construction technologies (Group 3) are considered
to start when manufacturing for commercial returns (commercial production) begins.
Please note that all statements (including “estimated start of construction”) will be subject to an
intensive validation process for any submission in the competition that is nominated by the Holcim
Awards juries. This validation process takes place before winners are announced and prizes
conferred.
Is demolition work considered part of site preparation when defining the “start date” for the project?
If demolition work is conducted in direct connection to the project and is included in the framework
for works on the site (for example, as part of a redevelopment plan), then it is considered part of the
site preparation. The start of demolition work would then need to be included in determining the
“start date” of the project.
If demolition work has been conducted independently to the submitted project and that demolition
would take place irrespective of whether the submitted project goes ahead, then it is not considered
part of the site preparation. Please explain briefly any demolition work that may have been
conducted prior to the project within the “project description” field of the entry form.
Please note that all statements (including “estimated start of construction”) will be subject to an
intensive validation process for any submission in the competition that is nominated by the Holcim
Awards juries. This validation process takes place before winners are announced and prizes
conferred.
How is “high potential for realization” defined?
Submissions in the Holcim Awards (main category) are required to be at an advanced stage of
design with a high potential for realization. “High potential for realization” infers that planning has
reached a level of development that indicates the project could be viable (thus could be realized).
The condition aims to ensure the Awards competition promotes approaches to sustainable
construction that are tangible and thus contribute in a practical way to achieving greater
sustainability of the built environment.
How is “advanced stage of design” defined?
The definition “advanced stage of design” allows a wide range of projects to enter the Holcim
Awards (main category). If the project is the development of new materials, products, processes or
concepts, a fairly developed, mature and concrete project is required rather than a vague idea or
vision. If the project deals with a building or infrastructure project, the competition is seeking
entries close to execution.
Does the project have to include specific building materials or environmental techniques to enter the
competition?
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No. All submissions will be evaluated according to the “target issues” for sustainable construction.
The weighting between the criteria is the responsibility of the jury.
Is it a requirement that the project has a defined client, or can the client be the designer?
Although not a decisive requirement, the existence of a client might be proof of the project's
advanced stage of development and feasibility. The client – in some specific cases – can have the
dual responsibility of being both client and designer.
Images illustrating the project
How do I include images of the project in the application form?
Upload image files from your hard disk by clicking on the “Upload” button or dragging the file into
the position required. The image is then uploaded and a thumbnail is generated in the chosen
position. You do not need to wait for one image to upload completely before selecting the next
image for upload. Each image must be selected for upload individually.
To move an image, click on the arrow and drag to change the order of Images. If you move an
image to a position in which an image is already located, the original image will move to the vacant
position. Captions move with their assigned image.
To delete an image, click on the trash icon to delete an image from the gallery. The caption will be
retained in the vacant image position.
Captions are mandatory for each image (maximum length 500 characters for images #1 and #2, 100
characters for each of the others).
I am not able to upload my jpg image files, what should I do?
The Internet speed may be too slow, or security settings may be preventing uploads. If you are
unable to resolve the problem, please contact the Helpdesk.
Helpdesk »
“Target issues” and assessment
How are the “target issues” for sustainable construction weighted in importance?
All “target issues” are equal in their importance. Nevertheless the juries are independent and free to
use the “target issue” criteria as a guideline during the evaluation process. Important for this process
is the self-assessment of the participants because it helps to understand the character of the project
and its focus.
“target issues” »
Conditions
Evaluation criteria
How are the entries evaluated?
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Based on the “triple bottom line” concept, the Holcim Foundation and its partner universities have
developed a set of five “target issues” for sustainable construction, which serve as a basis for the
adjudication process of the Holcim Awards. More information about the “target issues”, including
practical examples of each concept is available on the Holcim Foundation website.
“target issues” »
How will the jury receive the material to be evaluated? Will there be a printed copy and if so, what will the
size of the hard copy?
The juries will receive all data provided in both print and electronic form. The printed version
consists of two pages A3, including images, texts, project information and self-assessment. The
digital form will present the same data and includes a zoom function.
Project eligibility
Can my project already be under construction?
It depends on when construction/production started. The project is not eligible for submission in
either the Holcim Awards (main category) or “Next Generation” (young professionals and students
category) if construction/production started before July 1, 2013.
The start of construction is defined for architecture, building and civil engineering, landscape, urban
design and infrastructure projects as when the first site preparation, excavation, and/or
environmental remediation takes place.
The start of construction is defined for materials, products and construction technologies projects as
when manufacturing for commercial returns (commercial production) begins.
Can I enter a project that is at the preliminary design phase?
It depends on which category of the competition you wish to enter. Projects at the “concept” or
“preliminary design phase” are only eligible for the “Next Generation” (young professionals and
students category). The “preliminary design phase” is defined as:
Preliminary design phase
An entry of this type shall have completed most of the components of preliminary design (project
planning and preparation), possibly prepared within the framework of a competition or as direct
commission, and has further developed essential elements of a solution to the project task:
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Analysis of available data
Sketches or experimental drawings (scale 1:500) with explanatory notes if required, making use of
the contributions made by other specialists involved in the project
Preparation of perspectives, specimens, models
Clarification and explanation of the key urban planning, design, functional, technical, building
physics, financial and energy cost (e.g. cost-effective energy use strategies and use of renewable
energy sources), and environmental or conservation factors, processes and conditions
Preliminary negotiations with local authorities and other specialists involved in the project in
respect of compliance with approval conditions
Cost estimate
Preparation of a financial budget
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Preparation of a timetable and an organizational structure
Authors under 30 years of age with projects at a final design stage, tendering, contract awarded or
under construction/commercial production commenced should enter these projects in the Holcim
Awards (main category).
For the Holcim Awards (main category), projects must be at one of the following stages of
implementation: final design stage; tendering; contract awarded; or under construction/commercial
production commenced (started after July 1, 2013). Therefore, a project at "preliminary design
phase" cannot be entered in the Holcim Awards (main category).
Can I enter the same project in both the Holcim Awards (main category) and the “Next Generation” (young
professionals and students category)?
No. In addition to the other conditions of entry, eligibility for each category is determined by the
status of planning of the project.
Projects are eligible for the Holcim Awards (main category) only if they are at the final design,
tendering, contract awarded or under construction stage, with a high probability of execution which
may not have started before July 1, 2013.
Projects are eligible for the “Next Generation” (young professionals and students category) only if
they are at the concept, or preliminary design phase. Authors under 30 years of age with projects at
a final design stage, tendering, contract awarded or under construction/commercial production
commenced should enter these projects in the Holcim Awards (main category).
Can I enter more than one project in the competition?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of projects that any individual or team may enter in the
competition. A project may only be entered in one of the two project categories.
Each entry must be submitted individually using a separate Entry ID. Click on “New Entry” to
generate a unique Entry ID for each project. If you have used the “Remember me” feature, you will
need to click on “Logout” to return to the landing page to obtain a further Entry ID.
May I submit a project that was entered in a previous cycle of the Holcim Awards competition?
Yes. Provided the criteria for participation in the Holcim Awards competition are fulfilled.
If the project has been submitted in another competition, please select “yes” for “Submitted in any
other competition*” in Step 3 of the online entry form, and provide the title of the other competition
and result if known.
How does a project qualify for the Global Holcim Awards?
Projects awarded Holcim Awards Gold, Holcim Awards Silver, or Holcim Awards Bronze in all
regional competitions all automatically qualify for the global Holcim Awards competition in 2015.
The total prize amount for the global competition is USD 350,000: Global Holcim Awards Gold
USD 200,000; Global Holcim Awards Silver USD 100,000; Global Holcim Awards Bronze USD
50,000.
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Results of the global phase of the 4th International Holcim Awards competition will be announced
in May 2015.
Is my project eligible for the global Awards if it is awarded at the regional level but construction starts
before the global Awards assessment?
Yes. To be eligible for entry, construction of the project must not have commenced prior to July 1,
2013.
Is it possible to participate if test models of the product or project have been built before July 1, 2013 but
not the real project or product series?
Yes.
Can I enter a building component in the competition?
Yes. A building component such as a ventilation system or heat exchange system may be entered in
the competition and should be assigned to the “Materials, products and construction technologies”
in Step 1.
Please note that “Materials, products and construction technologies” may be entered in the
competition only if manufacturing for commercial returns (commercial production) started after
July 1, 2013. Any prototypes must demonstrate that the building technology is transferable to other
buildings.
Can I enter a database or online directory in the competition?
No. The Holcim Awards competition is open only to building and civil engineering works;
landscape, urban design and infrastructure; and materials, products and construction technologies.
Entries in the competition are assessed by independent regional juries on the basis of the five "target
issues" for sustainable construction and a database or online directory would be unable to address
these criteria without extrapolation to the component products that it lists.
Participation
Is the competition open only to architects and architecture students?
No. The Holcim Awards recognize contributions to sustainable construction in architecture,
landscape and urban design, civil and mechanical engineering and related disciplines.
Can a project be entered in the competition if a member of the team is a member of a regional jury panel?
A project may not be entered in the competition if a member of the regional jury is a project author.
A project may, however, be submitted in the Holcim Awards competition where a project author is
a member of another regional jury that will not asses the project.
Members of the global Holcim Awards jury are not eligible to participate as authors of any project.
In all cases, the respective person must be listed as a project author.
Can participants in previous Holcim Awards competitions enter the competition again?
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Yes. Authors of projects submitted in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Holcim Awards competitions are
welcome to re-enter the competition. A project submitted in a previous cycle of the Holcim Awards
competition may only be re-entered if substantial changes/progress has been made or the project
was rejected for formal reasons (e.g. missing data, conflict of interest with a member of the jury,
etc.).
In addition, the entry would need to comply with the full conditions of entry in the current Holcim
Awards competition.
What is the purpose of the “Next Generation” (young professionals and students) category?
The intention is to encourage young professionals and university students to participate in the
competition.
The “Next Generation” (young professionals and students category) is open to visionary projects
and bold ideas that contribute to the “target issues” for sustainable construction. All authors must be
aged between 18 and 30 years of age (date of birth between July 2, 1982 and March 24, 1996).
Impediments / Conflict of interest
How is authorship defined where I have a contract registered in my name to develop a project, but the
technical elements of the project will be developed in cooperation with engineers? Shall I enter only myself
as author, all engineers as well, or only the engineers involved in the “sustainability” elements of the
project?
Respecting regional and international law, each person with a right of authorship on the elements of
the project submitted must be listed in the submission. If the Main Author enters only a detail of a
project, then only the author/team of that detail must be named. If the Main Author submits a
project in its entirety, all authors must be named.
Consent
Can a project be submitted by the initiator/investor or should the application be submitted by the
planner/architect? Who would receive the prize?
If more than one person has the right to be the author, the details of all team members should be
included in the application. All members would receive the prize. Legal entities and design teams
must name an authorized representative (ie: “Main Author”) who will act as the sole responsible
contact person.
The statements made in the online Declaration of Authorship are considered to be true and legally
binding in compliance with local applicable laws and regulations. Every author is required to
individually clarify his or her eligibility for participation. The eligibility of the authors will be
rechecked after the meeting of the jury.
The applicant must also advise how any prize money received would be distributed (in %) for each
author.
What is the role of the authorized representative (ie: “Main Author”), who must be named by legal entities
and design teams, and how are they identified in the application process?
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The authorized representative will act as sole contact person between the Holcim Foundation and
the legal entities and design teams. This “contact person” is identified in Step 2 as “Main Author”.
Additional members of the team are “Further Authors”.
Who will receive the prize in case of design teams or legal entities?
All authors of the project receive the prize. It is up to the team to decide on the distribution of the
prize money. In Step 2 of the Online Entry Form the “Main Author” must declare how any prize
money received would be distributed (in %) for each author.
Ownership and copyright
How will the entries in the competition be used? How is the right of ownership addressed?
Although the right of authorship, including protection against the copying of ideas and the right to
publication of the design remains with each author, the latter explicitly grants the Holcim
Foundation for Sustainable Construction the right to use the data, documents, and files submitted in
its entirety or partly, internally or externally, in every form and for any purpose whatsoever in
relation to the Holcim Awards competition.
The primary objective of the Holcim Foundation is the non-commercial promotion and
development of sustainable construction at national, regional, and global levels. Utilizing the global
reach of the Holcim Group, the Holcim Foundation accelerates progress towards sustainable
construction, encouraging initiatives in support of sustainable approaches to the provision of
housing and infrastructure in developing and industrialized nations alike. The Holcim Foundation
seeks to unite diverse global expertise and increase awareness of the critical role of the built
environment in sustainability. Promoting best practice, pioneering fresh solutions, and inspiring
young architects, engineers, planners, developers and contractors to adopt sustainable parameters
for all their building projects are just a few of its ambitious objectives.
When a project is submitted by a group, is there a limit (maximum) placed on the size of the group?
No. There is no limit to group numbers.
Documentation
Will my project be published by the Holcim Foundation?
All Holcim Awards prize-winning projects will be presented in various print and electronic
communications by the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction. Submitted projects may
be compiled by the Holcim Foundation for public access in electronic and/or printed format, giving
credit to the authors and their collaborators in compliance with the authorship declaration.
Schedule
When is the Holcim Awards competition open?
Participants may register their project(s) in the Holcim Awards competition using the online entry
form from July 1, 2013 at 14:00 GMT until March 24, 2011 at 14:00 GMT.
No new entries can be started after March 24, 2014 at 14:00 GMT.
When must entries in the Holcim Awards competition be completed?
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All participants must be registered before March 24, 2014 at 14:00 GMT. Registered participants
are able to edit and complete their submission until March 31, 2014 at 14:00 GMT.
A high volume of users accessing the online entry form in the final days of the
registration/finalization period is anticipated. This may slow down the response time of the online
entry form. It is recommended to complete submissions well ahead of the final deadline.
When will the results of the competition be announced?
Awards and prizes of the five regional competitions will be presented at Holcim Awards
ceremonies for each region between September and November 2014 in Moscow, Russia (Europe),
Toronto, Canada (North America), Medellín, Colombia (Latin America), Beirut, Lebanon (Africa
Middle East), and Jakarta, Indonesia (Asia Pacific).
Prize winners will be invited to attend the ceremonies but not informed which specific prize has
been awarded to their entry. Results will be announced in parallel on the website of the Awards
competition.
The winners of the global Holcim Awards will be announced from May, 2015.
When and how are the winners and other participants informed of the results of the competition? How are
the prizes distributed?
The Main Author of all short-listed projects will be contacted following the jury meeting to
complete the project verification process. The actual prize allocated (Gold, Silver,
Acknowledgement, “Next Generation” 1st, etc) will not be disclosed until the regional Awards
hand-over ceremony. All authors (Main and Further Authors) are informed via email of the results
of the regional Awards competition immediately following the hand-over ceremony.
All authors are automatically added to the Holcim Foundation’s email newsletter and will receive a
small number of email updates on the Holcim Awards competition and other Holcim Foundation
initiatives.
General
Overview
What are the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction?
The Holcim Awards is an international competition that recognizes innovative projects and futureoriented concepts on regional and global levels. A total of USD 2 million dollars in prize money is
awarded in each three-year cycle.
The competition seeks projects that demonstrate an ability to stretch conventional notions about
sustainable building and also balance environmental, social and economic performance – while also
exemplifying architectural excellence and a high degree of transferability. Projects and concepts
related to: buildings and civil engineering works; landscape, urban design and infrastructure; and
materials, products and construction technologies are eligible for entry in the competition.
The 4th International Holcim Awards competition is open for registration from July 1, 2013 until
March 24, 2014 at 14:00 GMT. All participants must be registered before March 24, 2011 at 14:00
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GMT. Participants are able to edit and complete their submission which must be finalized by March
31, 2014 at 14:00 GMT.
A high volume of users accessing the online entry form in the final days of the entry period is
anticipated. This may slow down the response time of the online entry form. It is recommended to
complete your submission well ahead of the finalization time.
How does the Holcim Foundation define “sustainable construction”?
Sustainable construction is a way to meet present-day needs for housing and infrastructure without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs in times to come. This
reflects in a nutshell the definition of the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) for
sustainable construction as “a way for the building industry to move towards achieving sustainable
development, taking into account environmental, socio-economic, and cultural issues. Specifically,
it involves issues such as design and management of buildings, materials and building performance
energy and resource consumption – all within the larger orbit of urban development and
management”.
Sustainable construction requires a mindset which goes far beyond the discipline of an exact
science. It requires the combination of experience acquired in architecture, engineering, and
construction over many centuries, with the innovative exploration of new approaches in order to
meet the demands of future generations. Sustainable construction blends experience with the urge to
explore new horizons. It depends on hands-on knowledge and on research.
Depending on context and needs, sustainable construction must combine the application of different
methods and approaches with the ongoing exploration of solid engineering, planning, and
development strategies as far as society and environment are concerned. A diversity of approaches
incorporating positive ecological, economic, and aesthetic elements can provide society with an
opportunity to benefit from innovations and expertise developed elsewhere.
The Holcim Foundation is committed to the “triple bottom line” concept which asserts that longterm and sustainable advancement requires the balanced achievement of economic development,
environmental performance, and social responsibility. It confirms that the benefits to society in
terms of environmental quality, social progress, and well-being outweigh the costs and efforts made
to achieve them. Based on this concept, the Holcim Foundation and its partner universities have
identified a set of five “target issues” for sustainable construction, which serve as a basis for the
adjudication process of the Holcim Awards for sustainable construction.
“target issues” »
How does the Holcim Foundation operate?
The Holcim Foundation is supported by Holcim Ltd and is independent of its commercial interests.
Holcim Ltd is one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates (crushed stone, gravel
and sand) as well as further activities such as ready-mix concrete and asphalt including services.
The Holcim Group holds majority and minority interests in around 70 countries on all continents.
To meet its challenging objectives, the Holcim Foundation has:
Board of the Holcim Foundation »
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Technical Competence Center »
Office »
Partner Universities »
Awards Ambassadors »
Awards Coordinators »
Why does the Holcim Foundation conduct an Awards competition?
The Awards competition encourages sustainable responses to the technological, environmental,
socioeconomic and cultural issues affecting building and construction – regionally as well as
globally. One objective of the Holcim Awards is to progressively generate a worldwide community
of recognized practitioners of excellence in sustainable construction. Awards are a proven way to
encourage and inspire achievements that go beyond convention, explore new ways and means, and
draw attention to and identify excellence.
Can I find out more about the winning projects of previous Holcim Awards competitions?
Yes. A project overview of each winning entry in the regional and global competitions is available
and includes project updates, and profiles of the teams behind each winning project.
In addition, commemorative books of the first Holcim Awards competition entitled Holcim Awards
2005/2006 and second Holcim Awards competition entitled Sustainable Construction 2008/2009
are available for download as PDF or may be ordered in hardcopy.
Holcim Awards »
Who are the partner universities of the Holcim Foundation?
The Holcim Foundation counts upon competent support, especially in the technical field. Some of
the world's leading technical universities are partners to the Foundation. Drawn from around the
world, the partner universities host the Holcim Forums and the Holcim Awards jury meetings.
Partner universities are:
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Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA, USA
Tongji University (TJU) in Shanghai, China
Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil
University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), in Johannesburg, South Africa
Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA), in Mexico City, Mexico
Ecole Supérieure d’Architecture de Casablanca (EAC), Morocco
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Bombay), in Mumbai, India
American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon
Tsinghua University (THU) in Beijing, China
University of Melbourne, Australia
Partner universities »
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Is there an entry fee for the competition?
No.
Regions
How are the regional Holcim Awards competitions organized?
The regional Holcim Awards are based on five geographic regions: Europe, North America, Latin
America, Africa Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
May I submit a project for the competition that is to be built in a different Awards region to my country of
residence?
Yes. The allocation of the “regions” is determined by the location of the project. In the case of siteindependent projects, the affiliation is based on the country of residence of the main author.
Does my project need to be located at a specific place?
In the case of projects where a specific site of construction has not been defined, the entry will be
affiliated to the region in this competition is based on the country of residence of the Main Author.
In case of site-independent projects, at Step 3 of the online entry form, where latitude and longitude
are requested, you must enter a 0 (zero).
What countries are included in region Europe?
For the regional phase of the 4th Holcim Awards competition, the following countries are included
in region Europe:
Albania; Andorra; Armenia; Austria; Azerbaijan; Belarus; Belgium; Bosnia and Herzegovina;
Bulgaria; Croatia; Czech Republic; Denmark; Estonia; Finland; France; Georgia; Germany; Greece;
Greenland; Hungary; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Kosovo; Latvia; Liechtenstein; Lithuania;
Luxembourg; Macedonia; Malta; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Netherlands; Norway; Poland;
Portugal; Romania; Russia; San Marino; Serbia; Slovak Republic; Slovenia; Spain; Sweden;
Switzerland; Ukraine; United Kingdom; Vatican City
The Holcim Awards competition is comprised of five regional Holcim Awards competitions (in
2013/14) and the global Holcim Awards (in 2014). The regional Holcim Awards are based on five
geographic areas: Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Entries in the competition are allocated to a region based on the location of the project. In the case
of submissions for which a site has not been selected, “Region” is defined as the principal place of
residence of the Main Author.
What countries are included in region North America?
For the regional phase of the 4th Holcim Awards competition, the following countries are included
in region North America:
Bahamas; Bermuda; Canada; United States
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The Holcim Awards competition is comprised of five regional Holcim Awards competitions (in
2013/14) and the global Holcim Awards (in 2014). The regional Holcim Awards are based on five
geographic areas: Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Entries in the competition are allocated to a region based on the location of the project. In the case
of submissions for which a site has not been selected, “Region” is defined as the principal place of
residence of the Main Author.
What countries are included in region Latin America?
For the regional phase of the 4th Holcim Awards competition, the following countries are included
in region Latin America:
Anguilla; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Aruba; Barbados; Belize; Bolivia; Brazil; Cayman
Islands; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Cuba; Dominica; Dominican Republic; Ecuador; El
Salvador; French Guiana; Grenada; Guadeloupe; Guatemala; Guyana; Haiti; Honduras; Jamaica;
Martinique; Mexico; Montserrat; Netherlands Antilles; Nicaragua; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Puerto
Rico; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Suriname; Trinidad and
Tobago; Uruguay; Venezuela; Virgin Islands (British); Virgin Islands (U.S.)
The Holcim Awards competition is comprised of five regional Holcim Awards competitions (in
2013/14) and the global Holcim Awards (in 2014). The regional Holcim Awards are based on five
geographic areas: Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Entries in the competition are allocated to a region based on the location of the project. In the case
of submissions for which a site has not been selected, “Region” is defined as the principal place of
residence of the Main Author.
What countries are included in region Africa Middle East?
For the regional phase of the 4th Holcim Awards competition, the following countries are included
in region Africa Middle East:
Algeria; Angola; Bahrain; Benin; Botswana; Burkina Faso; Burundi; Cameroon; Cape Verde;
Central African Republic; Chad; Comoros; Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Congo, Republic of
the; Cote d'Ivoire; Cyprus; Djibouti; Egypt; Equatorial Guinea; Eritrea; Ethiopia; Gabon; Gambia;
Ghana; Guinea; Guinea-Bissau; Iran; Iraq; Israel; Jordan; Kenya; Kuwait; Lebanon; Lesotho;
Liberia; Libya; Madagascar; Malawi; Mali; Mauritania; Mauritius; Morocco; Mozambique;
Namibia; Niger; Nigeria; Oman; Palestine; Qatar; Reunion; Rwanda; Sao Tome and Principe; Saudi
Arabia; Senegal; Seychelles; Sierra Leone; Somalia; South Africa; South Sudan; Sudan; Swaziland;
Syria; Tanzania; Togo; Tunisia; Turkey; Uganda; United Arab Emirates; Yemen; Zambia;
Zimbabwe
The Holcim Awards competition is comprised of five regional Holcim Awards competitions (in
2013/14) and the global Holcim Awards (in 2014). The regional Holcim Awards are based on five
geographic areas: Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Entries in the competition are allocated to a region based on the location of the project. In the case
of submissions for which a site has not been selected, “Region” is defined as the principal place of
residence of the Main Author.
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What countries are included in region Asia Pacific?
For the regional phase of the 4th Holcim Awards competition, the following countries are included
in region Asia Pacific:
Afghanistan; American Samoa; Australia; Bangladesh; Bhutan; Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia;
China; Cook Islands; East Timor (Timor-Leste); Fiji Islands; French Polynesia; Guam; India;
Indonesia; Japan; Kazakhstan; Korea (North); Korea (South); Kyrgyzstan; Laos; Malaysia;
Maldives; Micronesia; Mongolia; Myanmar; Nepal; New Caledonia; New Zealand; Northern
Mariana Islands; Pakistan; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Philippines; Pitcairn; Samoa; Singapore;
Solomon Islands; Sri Lanka; Taiwan; Tajikistan; Thailand; Tonga; Turkmenistan; Tuvalu;
Uzbekistan; Vanuatu; Vietnam
The Holcim Awards competition is comprised of five regional Holcim Awards competitions (in
2013/14) and the global Holcim Awards (in 2014). The regional Holcim Awards are based on five
geographic areas: Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa Middle East, and Asia Pacific.
Entries in the competition are allocated to a region based on the location of the project. In the case
of submissions for which a site has not been selected, “Region” is defined as the principal place of
residence of the Main Author.
Antarctica is not allocated to one of the five competition regions. May I submit a project that is planned for
construction in Antarctica?
Yes. Projects for construction in Antarctica or any other geographical location not permanently
inhabited will be allocated to the region based on the country of residence of the Main Author.
When completing the entry form enter the city and country of residence of the Main Author in the
“City*” and “Country*” fields in Step 3, as well as providing Main Author location latitude and
longitude coordinates.
Please indicate in the project description that the project is planned for construction in Antarctica,
and provide the project latitude and longitude coordinates.
Prizes
Must prize money be used for the construction of the awarded project?
No. The author(s) is/are free to decide how the funds will be used.
Who is engaged in the realization of the winning project(s)?
Project authors are at complete liberty to select their own construction partners. The Holcim
Awards competition is conducted independently from the commercial interests of its sponsor.
Juries
What is the adjudication process?
Five regional juries, and then a global jury select the competition winners, using the “target issues”
for sustainable construction. Led by the respective partner universities of the Holcim Foundation,
the juries consist of independent, regionally-renowned representatives from science, business and
society which are announced on the Awards website.
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The adjudication process is completely independent of the Holcim Foundation and Holcim Group
companies.
How are the entries in the competition validated?
All statements will be subject to an intensive validation process for any submission in the
competition that is nominated by the Holcim Awards juries. This validation process takes place
after the jury meeting and before winners are announced and prizes conferred.
Who are the members of the Holcim Awards juries?
Juries are comprised of independent renowned experts on sustainable construction. Jury lists and
profiles of all jury members are available:
Holcim Awards 2014 regional juries »
Languages
Can I complete an entry form in the competition, or submit a question to the Helpdesk in any language
other than English?
No. The Holcim Awards entry form and Helpdesk questions may only be submitted in English.
Is there any support available in languages other than English?
Yes. The “Step-by-step” guide contains comprehensive information and examples on how to enter
the 4th International Holcim Awards competition. Translations of the guide when produced will be
available on the Holcim Awards website.
“Step-by-step” guide »
Some Holcim Group companies may also provide a basic overview of the Holcim Awards
competition in local language(s) via their website(s). A list of Holcim Group companies worldwide
is available at:
Holcim Group locations »
Helpdesk
To whom shall I address my inquiry if I have a question to the Holcim Awards?
A comprehensive list of responses to the most frequent questions about the Holcim Awards
competition for sustainable construction projects is available on the Q&A platform.
Q&A platform »
If, after consulting the Q&A platform your question is not resolved, or there are specific technical
inquiries, please contact the Helpdesk.
Helpdesk »
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Holcim Awards 2013/2014: Prizes and schedule
Prizes
The total prize money for each cycle of the Holcim Awards competitions (regional and global
levels) is USD 2 million.
Regional prizes
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The total prize money for each of the five regional Holcim Awards competitions is USD
330,000
Holcim Awards Gold USD 100,000; Holcim Awards Silver USD 50,000; Holcim Awards
Bronze USD 30,000
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prizes from a total budget of USD 100,000 per region;
maximum of 6 prizes, maximum individual prize sum of USD 25,000
“Next Generation” prizes from a total budget of USD 50,000 per region: Holcim Awards
“Next Generation” 1st prize USD 25,000, Holcim Awards “Next Generation” 2nd prize
USD 15,000, and Holcim Awards “Next Generation” 3rd prize USD 10,000
Global prizes
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The prize money of the Global Holcim Awards competition is USD 350,000
Global Holcim Awards Gold USD 200,000; Global Holcim Awards Silver USD 100,000;
Global Holcim Awards Bronze USD 50,000
Global Holcim Awards winners are selected from the 15 regional Holcim Awards Gold,
Silver and Bronze recipients
All prizes are subject to the positive outcome of a verification process to check project eligibility
and compliance with local and international laws and regulations.
Schedule - Regional Awards 2013/14
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Competition opens: July 1, 2013 at 14:00hrs GMT
Q & A platform and Helpdesk: July 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 at 14:00hrs GMT
Close of registration: March 24, 2014 at 14:00hrs GMT
Close of competition: March 31, 2014 at 14:00hrs GMT
Jury meetings by region: June to July, 2014
Awards ceremonies by region: September to November, 2014 to be held in Moscow, Russia
(for region Europe), Toronto, Canada (North America), Medellín, Colombia (Latin
America), Beirut, Lebanon (Africa Middle East) and Jakarta, Indonesia (Asia Pacific)
Schedule - Global Awards 2015
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Global jury meeting: March 2015
Global Awards handover events: from May 2015