PREFAB 20*20: International Architectural Competition

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Prefab 20*20: Visions for 400 SF Homes, is an international open ideas competition organized by Architecture For Humanity Vancouver, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Interior Design Show West 2009, and sponsored by Azure Magazine,

Prefab 20*20 challenges designers to propose a free-standing, prefab dwelling unit for a footprint no more than 400sf (37.5sm) in an urban setting anywhere in the world. Fit for two adults, its basic program shall include sleeping, bathing, cooking, living, working/studying, and storage areas.

285 teams from 149 cities / 26 countries responded to the call. The winner, 2 runner ups, 4 honorable mentions, and 16 shortlisted entries will be displayed at the IDSwest 2009 (September 17-20 2009) in Vancouver, BC.

See the Winners Here

Members of Prefab 20*20 jury include Oliver Lang, Principal, Lang Wilson Practice in Architecture Culture; Michael Geller, Architect, Adjunct Professor, Centre for Sustainable Community Development, SFU; Duane Elverum, Educator, Researcher & Designer, Emily Carr University; Kristina Lee Podesva, Artist, Assistant Editor, Fillip Review.

Facilitating Members include Jason Heard, Show Director, IDSwest; Patrick Chan, Educator & Researcher, Emily Carr University; Linus Lam, Executive Director, Architecture For Humanity Vancouver.