Small Project Big Impact

This design challenge invites designers, architects, engineers and creative thinkers to propose small-scale projects that deliver meaningful impact.

Category Open to Students / Project Competition
Type International, Project, Open, Single-Stage, Anonymous
Genre Architecture
Country UK
RegDeadline 30 June 2026 GoogleCal iCal
30 June 2026 (via Online)
Eligibility Qualified architects, designers, engineers and students in architecture or related disciplines

Description
This design challenge invites designers, architects, engineers and creative thinkers to propose small-scale projects that deliver meaningful impact. The focus is on ideas that serve a charitable purpose, support humanitarian goals, or contribute to wildlife conservation.
We are seeking thoughtful, practical, and buildable proposals that address real-world needs--particularly for individuals, communities, or ecosystems that are often overlooked or underserved.
​OBJECTIVES
Deliver high-impact
Support underserved or vulnerable communities
Address humanitarian challenges or wildlife conservation needs
Promote sustainability, adaptability, and resilience
Encourage innovative yet practical design solutions
Participants are asked to design a project that can be delivered for $50,000 or less, demonstrating how limited resources can be used creatively to produce lasting, positive change.

Jury
Not yet announced

Prize
At least one winning proposal will receive full funding (up to $50,000) to bring their project to life. Selected teams may also have the opportunity to collaborate through delivery and implementation stages.

Entry Fee
None

Timetable
Jury Evaluation - 1st July - 31st July 2026
Announcement of Winners to be posted on www.buildingtrustinternational.org - 1st August 2026

Organizer
Building Trust International

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