The MultiFunctional Façade Challenge

The Challenge

The goal is to design a multifunctional façade system that integrates smart technologies, such as IoT sensors, sun-shading, BIPV, or embedded heating/cooling systems. Your concept should enhance sustainability, comfort, and performance by responding intelligently to environmental conditions.

We’re not looking for a technical marvel. Just visualize your idea clearly, through sketches, renders, diagrams, or any creative format.

Objectives

• Involve students in the future of intelligent building envelopes

• Promote energy efficient, responsive façade designs

• Use visuals to inspire and communicate ideas

• Offer cash prizes, public exposure, and industry opportunities

About your Design

Your design should:

• Enable smart systems that interact with climate or occupants

• Work across different building types

• Prioritize modularity, sustainability, and performance

• Demonstrate how façades can contribute to smarter, more comfortable buildings

Submissions may include frame systems, panel-based designs, interlocking elements, or innovative reuse concepts.

Submission Criteria

Each entry must include:

• A Completed submission form

• 1–3 Visuals: sketches, renders, technical illustrations, etc. (Format accepted: JPG, PNG, or PDF. Max file size 10MB)

Timeline

• Submissions Open – 8 July 2025

• Submission Deadline – 10 October 2025, 23:59

• Jury Review and Evaluation – 14 October 2025

• Winner Announcement – 17 October 2025

Prizes

• €1,000 cash prize

• Potential collaboration with Focchi SpA

• Public recognition on the MEZeroE platform

Who Can Participate

• Students or young researchers*

• Teams of students or young researchers (max 3 people)

• One submission per team/person

How To Participate

1. Download the full Guidelines and Submission Form below

2. Prepare your visual files

3. Submit before the deadline via using the link below.

Sponsors

1. Focchi SpA

2. MEZeroE Project