Competition introduction
Buildings constructed of rammed earth are found on almost every continent on the planet, created by compacting moistened subsoil which, when dried, forms hard and dense walls, bricks, or other structures.
Rammed earth is considered a green alternative to concrete, often used in the construction of eco-houses, and is becoming increasingly popular with environmentally-conscious architects.
The Rammed Earth Pavilion competition is part of a series exploring the unique benefits of different building materials. Participants are tasked with designing a pavilion to be constructed of rammed earth in a location of their choosing. The pavilion will host an exhibition on the material, the contents of which should be included in submitted designs.
The Rammed Earth Pavilion can be designed as either a temporary or permanent structure but should be no more than 50m2. What is important is for the design to be as creative as possible in its use and exploration of this ancient and sustainable building material.
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The competition is open to all. No professional qualification is required. Design proposals can be developed individually or by teams (4 team members maximum). Correspondence with organizers must be conducted in English; All information submitted by participants must be in English.
Full competition brief
The full competition brief can be downloaded as often as required; no additional information will be provided after registration.
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Prizes
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
Certificate of Achievement
+ 50 Points BUILDNER Architecture University Rankings
Publications
Certificate of Achievement
PUBLICATIONS:
The winners will get international art and design media coverage and will be featured on the Buildner website and social pages.
CERTIFICATE:
Buildner will also acknowledge the outstanding performance of all winners and honourable mentions with Certificates of Achievement.
Jury panel
Jury members shall under no circumstances be contacted by competition participants or their representatives. Participants who attempt to contact jury members, shall be disqualified. All jury members are involved in the evaluation based on their availability at that time.
All communication regarding the competition should only be carried out with Buildner staff. For any questions please contact us on [email protected]

Dutra Brown
designer , USA

Alia Bengana
Alia Bengana Architect, France

Anna-Laura Bourguignon
architect, France

Abraham Cherem
Cherem Arquitectos, Mexico

José Antonio Aguilar
Cherem Arquitectos, Mexico

Ben Gitai
Gitai Architects, France

Tim Krahn
Building Alternatives, Canada

Alex Reed
Artist, USA

Chris Rak
Robson Rak, Australia

Kathryn Robson
Robson Rak, Australia

Jesus Edmundo Robles, Jr.
D U S T, USA

Mattia Pretolani
ALICE, Switzerland

Marc Thorpe
Marc Thorpe Design, USA

Laurent de Wurstemberger
LDW Architects & TERRABLOC, Switzerland
Key dates
Closing date for registration
05 January, 2023
Closing date for project submission
03 February, 2023 (11:59pm London time)
Announcement of the winners
15 March, 2023
Competition Q&A deadline: 11 January, 2023
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants,
no new questions will be answered after this deadline!
Registration fees
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Early Bird Registration16 May - 06 September
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Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies95 €
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Students85 €
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Advance Registration07 September - 02 November
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Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies115 €
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Students105 €
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Last Minute Registration03 November - 05 January
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Architects / Enthusiasts / Companies135 €
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Students115 €
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