ISA-iSUN 2026 Global Climate-Resilient Solar Architecture Design Challenge

Competition Information and Important Details

FieldsDescription
NameISA-iSUN Design Challenge
OrganiserInternational Solar Alliance in collaboration with GRIHA Council, supported by TERI and RIBA
Submission DeadlineOctober 31, 2026
ThemeClimate-resilient, solar-integrated architecture for Small Island Developing States
LocationMaldives, Mauritius and Fiji
CategoryArchitecture, Sustainable Design, Climate Resilience
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Description

Global design challenge asking architecture institutes to develop scalable and replicable built-environment models in which solar energy is integrated into architecture rather than added as a separate technology. RIBA is a supporting organisation.

Eligibility

Architecture institutes worldwide; student teams with institutional/faculty participation according to official challenge rules.

Important dates

Global Launch: 31 August 2026

Design Submission: 31 October 2026

Registration Details

Registration through the official ISA-iSUN platform.

Competition Jury

NA

Prizes

Site-wise awards

detailed prize structure according to official challenge rules

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