The revitalisation of urban building stocks is the key focus of the HBDC25. The scope of the Competition centres around the value-added renovation of existing educational buildings, specifically primary schools. This creates a platform for high-impact solutions in typical European contexts and urban challenges in general. There will be a strong orientation toward viability and importance for the wider public. Linking the HBDC25 Competition to current architectural discussions, building research and social aspects of urban living is a key focus.

The REHVA Healthy Buildings Design Competition 2025 wants to encourage and challenge students within the fields of building design, building physics, and building services to explore the theme of healthy & sustainable schools. Students will be given the task of imagining a desirable renovation scenario for an existing primary school, with a focus on people’s well-being. Through this design project, they will improve their understanding of indoor environmental quality while exploring the impact of future climate changes and sustainable buildings. The competition celebrates the privilege of being a student by encouraging participants to use their curiosity and to think “out of the box” in their approach to the indoor environmental dimension of future sustainable buildings.

The deadline for team registration is 14th October 2024.