Alt Urban Housing Challenge

About Alt Urban

Our cities are at a crossroads, grappling with climate change, rapid unplanned growth, and escalating resource demands. It is time for a radical shift towards a resilient future.

Alt Urban is our flagship initiative to create cities that are healthy, inclusive, and regenerative. Join us in reimagining urban living for a sustainable future.

Housing Redefined: A Call to Create

A home is where the heart resides, embodying dreams, echoing cultural values, and bridging the gap between personal and social identity. Today, the concept of 'home' has transformed. In a world facing increasing environmental challenges and the pressures of modern urban life, housing must now consider the well-being of both society and the planet. The true essence of housing goes beyond walls and roofs. Its about creating spaces that nurture, inspire, and sustain.

This year’s theme for the Alt Urban campaign is ‘Housing Redefined’, and TARA, a social enterprise of the Development Alternatives Group is delighted to host the global Alt Urban Housing Challenge in partnership with the Dhun Life Project. This competition offers a unique opportunity to Re-imagine Housing and invites innovative design and planning solutions to shape a township on the outskirts of Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Who Can Apply

The competition is open for all! Architects, planners, designers, engineers, artists, enthusiasts, all are invited - there is no eligibility criteria. Participants can join as individually or as a team. Register now!

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your talent!

Why You Should Apply

BRING YOUR VISION TO LIFE

Opportunity to get your design built in a real-world housing project

WIN BIG

Earn up to INR 5 Lakh and leave a lasting mark on sustainable architecture

DESIGN MEET

Participate in the exclusive event at the project site with exciting workshops, peer knowledge sharing sessions, and a unique cultural experience

EXCLUSIVE LEARNING

Learn from industry experts and gain invaluable insights into sustainable design

NETWORKING & PARTNERSHIPS

Opportunity to make meaningful connections to collaborate with industry leaders

Global Recognition

Showcase your talent on an international stage at the Alt Urban Summit!

Jury Panel

Sanjay Prakash

Principal Architect

ShiFt: Studio for Habitat Futures

Chitra Vishwanathan

Principal Architect & Founder

Biome Environment Solutions

Prasad Vaidya

Senior Advisor

Indian Institute of Human Settlements

Prof Khee Poh Lam

Provost's Chair Professor

Architecture & Built Environment, National University of Singapore

Esben Neander Kristensen

Partner & Team Director

Gehl - Making Cities for People

Gaurav Shorey

Director

Psi Energy Pvt Ltd