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It is one of the most prestigious contests for students looking to specialize in sustainable and &#8220;equitable&#8221; urban design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2139 <strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Category:<\/strong> Architecture \/ Sustainability \/ Urban Planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organizer:<\/strong> AIA California &amp; California Public Utilities Commission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Students and Professional Architects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team Size:<\/strong> Individual or Team<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effort Level:<\/strong> Very High<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submission Type:<\/strong> Site Plan, Building Sections, and Energy Performance Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Important Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Submission Deadline:<\/strong> <strong>June 1, 2026<\/strong> (1:00 PM PST)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winners Announced:<\/strong> Late 2026 (Online Event)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Online<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfc6 <strong>Prize Details and Value<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prize Type:<\/strong> Cash (Professionals) and Conference Access (Students)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Value:<\/strong> Up to <strong>$25,000<\/strong> in total cash prizes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certificates:<\/strong> Architecture at Zero Design Award.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Additional Perks (Students):<\/strong> Free admission to the <strong>AIA Conference on Architecture 2026<\/strong> in San Diego.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>What You Will Do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> a site plan integrating renewable energy and storage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Write<\/strong> an equity essay explaining how the design serves marginalized communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calculate<\/strong> energy efficiency metrics following California Title 24 standards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udce6 <strong>Resources and Support Available<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Technical Review:<\/strong> A panel provides a technical evaluation of decarbonization strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Design Brief:<\/strong> Comprehensive PDF guide including site maps and climate data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 <strong>Apply Here:<\/strong> <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.architectureatzero.com\/challenge\">https:\/\/www.architectureatzero.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udccc About the Event Architecture at Zero is an international design competition for zero net energy (ZNE) buildings. 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