Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

🌟 “We rise by lifting others”. I've been very lucky to experience this in person seeing the Holcim Foundation Fellowship come to life these past few months. From NYC to Mexico City, our first two Fellowships brought together over seventy seasoned leaders and emerging talents from thirty universities and eleven countries across the Americas. Their common ground?  Every single participant and expert tutor wants to push boundaries and create lasting impact in the built environment. We are now bringing the Fellowship to Europe, with two incredible opportunities to build a future shaped by fresh ideas, fearless leadership, and a commitment to change. Please share this information if you know somebody who could make a good candidate. 🔹 London, July 21 - Aug 1 - hosted by UCL Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering Theme: Innovating Tomorrow’s Resilience - focusing on the pressing need for innovation in the future-proofing strategies. Apply by April 2, 2025 https://lnkd.in/eSxxaEJy 🔹Brussels, Sept 1-12 - hosted by ETH Zürich Theme: Designing Incentives for Change - focusing on advocating the importance of renovating Europe’s existing built environment. Applications open soon! 🎓 Open to final-year and recent master’s graduates of any universities in Europe. Selected participants receive accommodation, travel assistance, and full tuition! ⚡ Applicants should choose the Fellowship that best aligns with their field of interest & expertise. Successful applicants can only take part in ONE program. Special thanks to our host university and collaborating firms in London: UCL Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, UCL AL_A BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) Buro Happold Eckersley O'Callaghan Expedition Engineering Ltd #HolcimFoundationFellowship #FutureLeaders #Mentorship #Innovation Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

This summer, the Holcim Foundation Fellowship is coming to Europe with TWO incredible opportunities: 🔹 London, July 21 - Aug 1 - hosted by UCL Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering Theme: Innovating Tomorrow’s Resilience - focusing on the pressing need for innovation in the future-proofing strategies. Apply by April 2, 2025 https://lnkd.in/eSxxaEJy 🔹Brussels, Sept 1-12 - hosted by ETH Zürich Theme: Designing Incentives for Change - focusing on advocating the importance of renovating Europe’s existing built environment. Applications open soon! 🎓 Open to final-year and recent master’s graduates of any universities in Europe. Selected participants receive accommodation, travel assistance, and full tuition! ⚡ Applicants should choose the Fellowship that best aligns with their field of interest & expertise. Successful applicants can only take part in ONE program. Share with this with someone who should apply! Learn more

💥 OPEN CALL - FELLOWSHIP IN EUROPE Spend 2 weeks studying at UCL in London, with a selected group of 15 emerging talents and gain access to exclusive opportunities: - Tuition & expenses covered - Immerse yourself in lecture series & site visits from collaborating firms - Expand your network and get the chance join the global Holcim Foundation Emerging ChangeMaker event in 2025 📢 Applications are now open! Find out more about eligibility and apply by April 2, 2025: https://lnkd.in/eSxxaEJy Special thanks to the host university and collaborating firms: UCL Dept of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering, UCL AL_A BDP (Building Design Partnership Ltd) Eckersley O'Callaghan Expedition Engineering Ltd 📸 Hufton + Crow

UNEARTHING FUTURES 🌍 Holcim Foundation Fellowship - Latin America, 2025 We’ve successfully wrapped up the second Holcim Foundation Fellowship, bringing together 20 talented fellows from across Latin America! Hosted in collaboration with UNAM and facilitated by Gabriela Carrillo and José G Amozurrutia, in partnership with JSa, Locus, Riparia, and Taller Capital, the program explored sustainable, context-driven solutions. Fellows delved into local materials, indigenous knowledge, and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle Latin America’s pressing socioeconomic, political, and environmental challenges. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, expertise, and passion for a sustainable future! ⭐ Congratulations to our incredible fellows on completing this transformative journey! Andres Felipe Restrepo Ramirez Martin Diez Dojorti Melissa Espinoza Rivera Camila Audrey Ferrara Florencia Senise Daniel Blanco Lozano Manuela Silva Orozco María Fernanda Heredia José David Soto Giraldo María Paula González Sebastian Edson Adriana Rodríguez Zamudio Thiago Costa Neto Francis Pérez Marín Karen Tapia Gabriela Peglow Harthmann marines herrera otero Fernando Peraza Azuaje Anagelly San Roman Carolina Pérez Méndez #HolcimFoundationFellowship #UnearthingFutures #LATAM

⏰ Just a few hours left to register your projects for the Holcim Foundation Awards 2025! If you register your projects by 14:00 UTC today, you can continue refining your entries until the final submission deadline: February 18, 2025, at 14:00 UTC. Register now! https://lnkd.in/deyPPriZ #HFAwards2025

⏰ Register your projects now! https://lnkd.in/deyPPriZ The Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 is closing soon! Don't miss your chance to share in the USD 1M prize fund and join the Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy. 🔑 Eligibility criteria: ✔️ Open to client-supported projects of any scale - buildings, landscapes, or infrastructure. ✔️ Late design stage or under construction, but not completed before February 11, 2025. #HFAwards #HFAwards2025 #SustainableDesign #HolcimAwards

Webinar Tomorrow: Join Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, Kai-Uwe Bergmann, FAIA, and Gustavo Utrabo - in Architecture Hunter webinars. We are glad to support Sustainability Day and happy to have our past Awards winners and this year's jury members speaking at the webinars. It's free. RSVP below 👇

Wonder why you should invest time entering the Holcim Foundation Awards? Hear from our remarkable past winners - whether emerging or established firms - as they share why it was worth the effort. 🏆 Don't miss your chance - Enter the Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 by February 11, 2025! https://lnkd.in/deyPPriZ 🎥 Get inspired by the project films in our Words with Winners series https://lnkd.in/eNyZuCmP

'Breathing Architecture': A Cool Solution for Tropical Climates?  🌴 BRAC University’s campus doesn’t rely on air conditioning—it breathes. Designed by WOHA Architects, it uses horizontal breezeway typology, where parallel classroom units create gaps for cross-ventilation. Breezeways channel wind to elevate wind speed, while landscaping enhances cooling through evapotranspiration, ensuring comfortable temperatures for students. Find out more in our Words with Winners interview with Wong Mun Summ, co-founder of WOHA Architects https://lnkd.in/g9CmU5rz #HFAwards #WordswithWinners #TropicalArchitecture

Imagine homes that generate 5x the energy they use, harvest rainwater, grow food, and are 100% self-sufficient. BillionBricks’ 'income-generating homes' are not just shelters—they’re a game-changing solution to global housing challenges. “When the houses are replicated at least 1,000 times, they become both a community of 1,000 homes and a solar rooftop farm of about 10-megawatt capacity,” explained co-founder Prasoon Kumar Recognized with a Holcim Foundation Award in 2021, this project is scalable, sustainable, and designed to empower communities while redefining affordable housing. 👉 Watch the full film — https://lnkd.in/e6Mi_zFT _Location: Philippines _Architects: BillionBricks _Prize: Holcim Foundation Award 2021 🏆 Are you working on a project like this? Enter the Holcim Foundation Awards 2025 and join the ranks of industry-changing winners!