Submission deadline: 29th of July 2011.
US$15,000 cash prize for winning submission.
In-kind donation of up to US$25,000 will be made available to a charitable organization to help realize the winning entry.
In-kind donation of up to US$25,000 will be made available to a charitable organization to help realize the winning entry.
With more than half of the world living in cities, the way in which we address challenges facing today’s built and natural environments will determine much about our future as a planet. As a global design and engineering consultancy, AECOM recognizes that cities require broad-based, interdisciplinary thinking and, if properly managed, can become machines for environmental and social progress. Our aspiration for the competition is to foster a cross-disciplinary approach to these complex challenges. The competition culminates this year with an event in November 2011 at the NLA, the centre for London’s Built Environment. The top three teams will be invited to London to present their schemes at the NLA Gallery.
This year, we are addressing the issue of water as the driving theme of the annual Urban SOS competition. Water, the world’s most vital resource, is central to every aspect of city life: from basic human sustenance and public health to environmental remediation and overall urban renewal. In addition to a cash prize for the winning team, we will arrange a donation to a charitable, humanitarian or relief organization that will be able to further develop the winning scheme. Submitted proposals must fall under one or more of the following criteria:
Power generation/energy
Potable and safe water access
Transport
Drought
Natural disaster
Sea-level rise / climate change
Loss of habitat
Water quality
Guerrilla/alternative treatments of water and wastewater
Water sensitive urban design
Recycling
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