The MultiFunctional Façade Challenge

The Challenge

The goal is to design a multifunctional façade system that integrates smart technologies, such as IoT sensors, sun-shading, BIPV, or embedded heating/cooling systems. Your concept should enhance sustainability, comfort, and performance by responding intelligently to environmental conditions.

We’re not looking for a technical marvel. Just visualize your idea clearly, through sketches, renders, diagrams, or any creative format.

Objectives

• Involve students in the future of intelligent building envelopes

• Promote energy efficient, responsive façade designs

• Use visuals to inspire and communicate ideas

• Offer cash prizes, public exposure, and industry opportunities

About your Design

Your design should:

• Enable smart systems that interact with climate or occupants

• Work across different building types

• Prioritize modularity, sustainability, and performance

• Demonstrate how façades can contribute to smarter, more comfortable buildings

Submissions may include frame systems, panel-based designs, interlocking elements, or innovative reuse concepts.

Submission Criteria

Each entry must include:

• A Completed submission form

• 1–3 Visuals: sketches, renders, technical illustrations, etc. (Format accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF. Max file size 10MB)

Timeline

• Submissions Open – 8 July 2025

• Submission Deadline – 10 October 2025, 23:59

• Jury Review and Evaluation – 14 October 2025

• Winner Announcement – 17 October 2025

Prizes

• €1,000 cash prize

• Potential collaboration with Focchi SpA

• Public recognition on the MEZeroE platform

Who Can Participate

• Students or young researchers*

• Teams of students or young researchers (max 3 people)

• One submission per team/person

How To Participate

1. Download the full Guidelines and Submission Form below

2. Prepare your visual files

3. Submit before the deadline via using the link below.

Application link: https://www.incurvo.com/the-mu...