Design the Future of Sustainable Housing and See It Built in Bali
What if a home could be affordable, resilient, beautiful, and made entirely from one of the world’s most sustainable materials?
This year, BASE and Bamboo U invite architects, designers, engineers, students, and creative thinkers globally to take on an exciting challenge: reimagine what affordable housing can look like through bamboo innovation.
Welcome to the Bamboo Housing Challenge.
A Global Call for Sustainable Design
The Bamboo Home Challenge is an international design contest seeking bold ideas for a bamboo-based home prototype that can be built for USD 10,000.
This is more than a competition. It is an opportunity to create real solutions for communities in need of affordable, climate-responsive housing.
Organized by BASE and Bamboo U, with support from the Hilti Foundation, the contest encourages designs that are:
- Affordable and realistic
- Durable and adaptable
- Environmentally responsible
- Rooted in human-centered living
- Visually inspiring
From Concept to Full-Scale Construction
The winning proposal won’t remain on paper.
The selected design will be built at full scale in Bali, Indonesia, during Bamboo U’s immersive 11-Day Bamboo Build & Design Course in October 2026.
The winner receives:
- Flights and accommodation for one representative
- Free participation in the 11-day course (valued at USD 2,775)
- Opportunity for up to two additional team members to join the course at no extra cost
- Global recognition through a printed and digital publication featuring top entries
If you have an idea that can reshape sustainable housing, this challenge is for you.
Key Dates to Remember
- Final Date to Register: March 15, 2026
- Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026
- Winner Announcement: May 15, 2026
- Construction in Bali: October 23 – November 3, 2026
Be Part of the Movement
The Bamboo Housing Challenge is more than a design competition. It is a platform for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful impact.
Your idea could become the next bamboo home prototype, inspiring communities globally.