Organizer
Buildner Architecture Competitions, in strategic partnership with ArchDaily

Location
USA (design prototype for replication across diverse US climates and contexts)

Deadline

• Final registration deadline: May 20, 2026
• Submission deadline: June 30, 2026 (23:59 London Time)
• Winners announcement: September 22, 2026

Competition Category
Residential architecture design (home prototype for standard household of two adults and one child)

Eligibility
Open to all (no professional qualifications required, architects, designers, students, etc.)

Entry Fee
Varies by registration period:

• Early Bird: €110 (full award)/€70 (no monetary award)
• Advance: €120 (full award)/€80 (no monetary award)
• Last Minute: €140 (full award)/€100 (no monetary award)
  Student discounts available

Prizes/Awards

• Total prize fund $20,000
• 1st Prize: $10,000
• 2nd Prize: $5,000
• 3rd Prize: $3,000
• Buildner Student Award: $1,000
• Buildner Sustainability Award: $1,000
• 6 Honorable Mentions
• Publication on Buildner website and ArchDaily

Core Introduction
The Next House: USA Architecture Competition invites architects, designers, and thinkers worldwide to reimagine the American suburban home prototype . Aiming to redefine the cultural symbol of the American suburban home that has represented excess, isolation, and environmental strain for over half a century, the competition seeks to transform it into intelligent housing adapted to climate urgency, economic pressure, and shifting social values . Participants are tasked with designing a home prototype for a standard household of two adults and one child with a maximum size of 1,500 sq ft (≈140 m²), conceived as replicable across the diverse climates and contexts of the United States . The competition emphasizes adaptability, sustainability, affordability, and the ability to nurture both family and community life over size and spectacle .