Pellini’s challenge: Rethink light. Redesign comfort 

The goal of this challenge is to design a perforation pattern that transforms how natural light enters indoor spaces, blending art, comfort, and sustainability (e.g. in hospitals, schools, offices, homes).

The design should:

• shape light in a meaningful and creative way
• promote comfort, focus, or relaxation indoors
• be usable in real spaces

Focchi Group’s challenge: Modular facades that senses, interacts, and optimises 

The goal of this challenge is to design a multifunctional façade system that integrates smart technologies, such as IoT sensors, sun-shading, BIPV, or embedded heating/cooling systems. The concept should enhance sustainability, comfort, and performance by responding intelligently to environmental conditions.

The design should:

• enable smart systems that interact with the climate or occupants to work across different building types
• prioritise modularity, sustainability and performance
• demonstrate how facades can contribute to smarter, more comfortable buildings

The prizes include: 1,000€ cash, public promotion on the MEZeroE platform and potential collaboration with Pellini/Focchi Group. The deadline for submission is 8 September 2025 at 23:59 (GMT +1).

Read more about the initiative and submission guidelines for Pellini’s and Focchi Group ‘s challenges.