This international project competition aimed to identify and use best practices to stimulate the development of creative approaches to housing built using steel.
The competition was sponsored by Living Steel, a worldwide programme promoting the use of steel in construction contexts. Members of Living Steel include steel companies such as Arcelor, Baosteel, BlueScope Steel, CELSA Group, Corus, Erdemir, IMIDRO, Mittal Steel, Posco, Ruukki and Tata Steel.
This competition was approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and followed the provisions of the International Recommendations for Competitions in Architecture and Urban Planning adopted by UNESCO.
Keywords :
Sustainability
Theme and objectives
The goal for this competition was to encourage the use of steel in global residential construction and find the best methods to employ it. The winning firm in each location was commissioned to realise the project in partnership with the local supply chain.
The idea was to develop innovative approaches to meet sustainable housing needs. Underlying the competition was a desire to address the economic, environmental and social aspirations of a growing world population. The need to address housing shortages quickly, cost effectively and sustainably was increasing.
The implementation of best practices and innovation in design and construction with steel was sought to demonstrate the value steel offers in meeting society’s housing needs.
Eligibility
This competition was open to qualified architects registered with the relevant professional body in the countries where the competition demonstration buildings were to be built: Brazil, China and the United Kingdom. Qualified architects registered with the relevant professional body in other countries could also participate.
