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LIBYAN
INSTITUTE OF
ARCHITECTS

Libyan House of the Future 2025

Student Architecture Competition

Design innovative, climate-responsive housing solutions that reflect Libyan culture and address future living needs through sustainable architecture.

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Submission Deadline

December 15, 2025

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Results Announcement

January 15, 2026

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Sponsorship

The Libyan Institute of Architects is proud to partner with Ben Ali Group, a leading construction firm in Libya, strongly supporting sustainable architecture initiatives.

Purpose and Vision

The Libyan Institute of Architects invites all architecture students at Libyan universities to participate in the “Libyan House of the Future 2025” competition, by creating climate- responsive housing designs that are rooted in cultural identity and adaptable to the evolving urban and rural contexts of Libya. This competition aims to promote innovation in passive design and renewable energy, foster culturally and architecturally meaningful living environments, and strengthen professional collaboration networks between architects and Libyan universities.

JURY PANEL

The jury for the House of the Future competition includes prominent architects and leaders in architecture firms.

Arch. Rashid Kikhia

Arch. Rashid Kikhia

Arch. Mohamed Ghrera

Arch. Mohamed Ghrera

Dr. Osama Sasy

Dr. Osama Sasy

Dr. Intisar Azzuz

Dr. Intisar Azzuz

Arch. Zakaria El Moghrabi

Arch. Zakaria El Moghrabi

Arch. Hajer Salama

Arch. Hajer Salama

Arch. Hanan ben Omran

Arch. Hanan ben Omran

Arch. Mahmoud Jmaey

Arch. Mahmoud Jmaey

What the Competition Seeks?

Innovative Housing Designs

Innovative housing designs that enhance the quality of life for residents.

Realizable Prototypes

Prototypes and architectural massing concepts that can be realized using local labor and resources.

Cultural Respect

Designs that respect the Libyan climate, community privacy, and the living patterns of Libyan families.

Innovation Platform

A platform for experimenting with new ideas, technologies, and materials while advancing sustainable and smart urban development.

What the Competition Seeks?

Total Prize Pool: 30,000 LYD

First Prize
First Prize

15,000 LYD

Fifteen Thousand Libyan Dinars

Second Prize
Second Prize

7,000 LYD

Seven Thousand Libyan Dinars

Third Prize
Third Prize

4,000 LYD

Four Thousand Libyan Dinars

Honorable Mentions
Honorable Mentions

2,000 LYD each

Two Thousand Libyan Dinars each

Note: The official guidelines will determine the exact number of honorable mentions.

Eligibility

Student Enrollment

Open to students enrolled in accredited architecture or related programs at universities.

Team Formation

Teams shall consist of 1 to 5 members; cross-institutional collaboration is permitted if approved by the respective institutions.

Context and Core Idea

Design Principles for Climate-Responsive Architecture

Climate-Responsive Design

Focus on passive cooling/heating, shading, ventilation, and thermal mass.

Energy Strategy

Solar-oriented design with efficiency in mind; simple, scalable renewable energy components.

Materials

Emphasis on local and readily available resources, as well as straightforward construction techniques.

Cultural Significance

Consideration of privacy, family living patterns, relationship between outdoor and private spaces, and flexible, inclusive housing.

Urban & Rural Applicability

Designs should be scalable from compact single-family units to small multi-family compositions.

Program Scenarios

(Participants may choose one or interpret both)

Coastal Urban Context

Dense urban fabric, opportunity to benefit from sea breezes, constraints in energy and water, access to services.

Rural/Desert Context

Dispersed settlements, abundance of solar energy, regulated water consumption, inspirations from traditional settlements.

Typical Program

Standard Program Model

Plot Size

The project shall be defined on a plot measuring 20 m × 25 m, and the front elevation on the 25 m side.

Target Built Area

150–300 m² for a compact unit; units designed for future expansion can reach 320–400 m².

Functional Areas

Living Zone

Flexible guest/living/dining space with adaptable partitions.

Kitchen & Service Core

Utility area, storage, laundry.

Sleeping Zone

3 bedrooms (configurable to accommodate 2 occupants per room), 2 bathrooms (one accessible).

Flexible/Auxiliary Space

Home study or work-from-home nook.

Outdoor Spaces

Semi-covered courtyards, shaded terraces, protected entry sequence.

Support Spaces

Storage, carport/parking, service access.

Key dates

COMPETITION Q&A DEADLINE
15 November 2025
In order to guarantee equal opportunities to all competition participants. No new questions will be answered after this deadline.
CLOSING DATE FOR PROJECT SUBMISSION
15 December 2025
22:00 (LIBYA TIME)
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS
15 January 2026
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Organizer

Libyan Institute of Architects

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Sponsorship

Ben Ali Group

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