House of the Future Competition
The Dubai Government, in collaboration with Buildner, had launched the House of the Future competition for ambitious architects and designers from around the world to design a highly-affordable, expandable, revolutionary, innovative, aesthetically-pleasing house suited for modern Emirati needs.
Brief:
A house and a home aren't always the same thing. And while the aspects that make a place your home aren't limited to physical attributes, architecture can still have a huge impact. Cultural differences, location, resources, and the format of your family will all influence what you look for in a home. And in a world that seems to be changing faster than ever, can architects and designers anticipate the needs of new-age homes?
The competition seeked proposals for a new self-sufficient home that could be built anywhere within Dubai and able to operate off the grid, without water or electricity for at least two consecutive weeks.
Participants focused on a land plot based in the UAE with a size no larger than 450 sq.m. The Project has the ability to affordably expand and build additions to the property, while not taking away from the function and aesthetic of the initial design.
