We all have always yearned for our personal space, one that takes us far away from our chaotic and stressful lives; our very own Home rooted in Mother Nature, one that reconnects us to our origins, rejuvenating our mind, body, and soul.

We all aspire for a home that is not just an extension of our persona but is also an expression of our individuality and freedom. Growing up many of us have dreamt of living in a tree house, a fortress to protect and nurture everything we hold dear. An abode high up in the clouds, under the starry skies, amongst the tall trees, chirping sounds of birds and aromas of nature. A playscape for all our dear ones that fosters everyone around helping to fulfill our dreams cultivating a bond that stays.

For most of us a tree house is one of our greatest childhood dreams triggering our wildest imaginations.

OPPORTUNITY: The Tree House looks at redefining a home as an active part of Mother Nature, with all the necessary amenities, resources required for productive living. The Tree House can be visualized to re-imagine sustainability through innovation of maximum usable space in a minimum footprint, suspended between the earth and sky, on spectacular treetops.

CHALLENGE: We challenge you to go on a nostalgic trip down memory lane and picture a lighthearted home that prioritises solitude and fostering inner tranquility to picture a life spent in the midst of the great outdoors, beneath the starry sky, and suspended amid the majestic trees. The Tree House should have a unique, imaginative, and sustainable design. It is imperative that the designed proposal facilitate communication between the internal rooms and external surroundings. The suggested design ought to be carefully thought out and shield consumers from the elements of the natural world.

SITE SELECTION: Participants are to decide the location for the proposal, such as coastal areas, riverbanks, mountains, forests, urban environments, or even in your backyards. Choose your tree, dare more, and design your treehouse.

AWARDS: Prizes of total USD 4000 broken down as follows:
1st Prize: USD 2000 + Certificates + Publication
2nd Prize: USD 1200 + Certificates+ Publication
3rd Prize: USD 800 + Certificates+ Publication
10 Honourable mentions: Certificates
Winners and Honourable Mentions will be published on the Volume Zero Competitions website and in several international architecture and design magazines. To show our appreciation, all the participants would receive a participation certificate.

SCHEDULE:
Early Bird Registrations: 18th April 2024 to 21st June 2024
Standard Registrations: 22nd June 2024 to 24th July 2024
Last day for queries: 17th July 2024
Closing date for Submissions: 31st July 2024
Announcement of winners: 3rd October 2024

ELIGIBILITY: Tree House 2024 – The Architecture Competition is open to all. We invite architects, designers, students, teachers, engineers, innovators, 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)