NATIONWIDE SUSTAINABLE HOUSING COMPETITION 2011

The theme for 2011 is "COMMUNITY REGENERATION - the transformation of homes and the environment". The competition offers prizes to be awarded for designs and related strategies which creatively improve the fabric and lifestyle opportunities of an existing community in need of care and attention.

The brief defines Hillington Square Kings Lynn, as the site for regeneration. It also offers entrants the option of submitting ideas for a clearly defined and documented similar area in their own locality which entrants may have experience and knowledge of.

Prizes will be awarded for design strategies for refurbishment and interventions where the aim is to achieve a marked improvement in quality of life for people living and working in an area. Architectural strategies for blocks, groups of homes, new facilities and communal areas will need to be clearly set out. Submissions should include evidence of addressing social and environmental improvement as well as cost and affordability considerations.

The aim of the competition is to stimulate and reward innovative thinking about how a more sustainable lifestyle can be achieved in an area where neglect and lack of clear direction is compromising future prospects.

The submission of each competitor is to be contained in a single package and is to be sent, carriage paid, addressed to RIBA Competitions, 5th Floor, The Studio, 32 The Calls, Leeds, LS2 7EW, clearly marked 'Nationwide Design Competition'.

SUBMISSIONS SHOULD ARRIVE NO LATER THAN 2.00PM ON 18 OCTOBER 2011.

A prize fund of £20,000 has been identified for the competition. This will be split equally between the student category and the professional category as follows:-

1st Prize: £5,000

2nd Prize: £3,000

3rd Prize: £2,000