Volume Zero invites each one of you to participate in the 25th edition of our architectural competitions and the 5th edition of the Tiny House Architecture Competition.

This year’s Tiny House aims to celebrate individuality, reimagine sustainability, and exalt simple, innovative yet resourceful living. The Tiny House Movement is also a platform that not only explores the avenues of ‘mobile’ or ‘Off the Grid’ living spaces but also the freedom and independence they would offer.

Come be a part of this movement; join a new wave of habitat designers!

A Home is a space that is intimate to all of us. It goes beyond the everyday function of being a physical shelter for people and their activities; a home connects with its users on a personal and emotional level. A space that is transformative, multi-functional, and ever-evolving to adapt to us and our loved ones.

A Home is no longer just a place you live in but is a place that lives with you.

Less House, More Home!

OPPORTUNITY:
The Tiny House Movement, once again, celebrates the concept of simple yet resourceful living. The homes can be designed to reimagine sustainability through the concept of maximum usable space in a minimum footprint.

CHALLENGE:
Participants are to design a Tiny House for 2 people that would provide a comfortable living space. The design of the Tiny House should be innovative and creative with a sustainable edge. The area of the proposed Tiny House should not exceed 300 sq. ft., where mobility is a vital factor.

The house need not have the ability to transfer itself from place to place; it could be treated as a unit or an assembly of units that can be towed/moved easily by a car or a pickup truck. However, the participants can avoid the issue of mobility altogether by choosing a permanent site and providing a strong justification for the same.

SITE:
The participants can choose a site according to their design proposals. The location can be either an urban or a rural area anywhere across the world. The design should be integrated well with the selected site, and the selected site must strongly justify the design proposal.

AWARDS:
Prizes totaling USD 4500 are broken down as follows:

1st Prize: USD 2000 + Certificates + Publication

2nd Prize: USD 1200 + Certificates + Publication

3rd Prize: USD 800 + Certificates + Publication

Student Award: USD 500 + Certificates + Publication (Reserved Exclusively for Student Participations)

10 Honourable Mentions: Certificates

Winners and Honourable Mentions will be published on Volume Zero Competitions’ website and several international architecture and design magazines. To show our appreciation, all participants will receive a participation certificate.

SCHEDULE:
Early Bird Registrations: 25th July 2024 to 18th October 2024

Standard Registrations: 19th October 2024 to 5th December 2024

Last day for queries: 1st December 2024

Closing date for Submissions: 12th December 2024

Announcement of winners: 28th February 2025

ELIGIBILITY:
TINY HOUSE 2024 – Architecture Competition is open to all. We invite architects, students, engineers, product designers, thinkers, companies, organizations, and everyone interested in the mission of the competition to submit their ideas. No professional qualifications are necessary.

REGISTRATION FEES:
Early Bird Registrations:

Participants from India – 1800 + 18% GST = INR 2124 (per team)

Participants from Other Countries – 70 + 18% GST = USD 82.6 (per team)

Standard Registrations:

Participants from India – 2400 + 18% GST = INR 2832 (per team)

Participants from Other Countries – 85 + 18% GST = USD 100.3 (per team)