The aim of this competition is to design a small, either mobile or relocatable healthcare facility that promotes health and wellbeing in a safe and clean environment. Encourage and reward design excellence on a humanitarian scale which integrates function, aesthetics and structural ingenuity improving the lives of people from the poorest nations.Research, respond to and highlight the unique aspects of design through consideration of contextual and environmental factors.Encourage the employment of sustainable design in all aspects of the proposal.

Each year, 8 million people in Southeast Asia die from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are largely preventable and often manageable. Unlike their developed-country counterparts, 30% of these people are aged less than 60.1 According to WHO this figure will increase by 21% over the next decade. The impact of infectious diseases in Southeast Asia is staggering. Malaria, for example, infected as many as 41 million people in the region in 2009.2 Demand for healthcare services in Southeast Asia is rising rapidly especially for those in rural communities where poverty makes people more vulnerable. Prevention, early detection and timely treatment will lower death rates and improve lives.

Competition Structure

This is a two stage competition with the aim of identifying the most appropriate proposal, which best satisfies the general and specific objectives of the contest. The first stage will highlight shortlisted projects through the jury selection process. The shortlisted projects will proceed to the second stage where they will be presented to healthcare providers. The winning project will be the one most likely to be developed and constructed.

Awards

Professional Category
Top prize: 1 project will be selected as the winning design. Building Trust will seek to find funding and planning for the winning project giving it the opportunity to influence the future of health care facilities in Asia. 
Honourable mentions: 9 designs will be selected by the judges that deserve mention for honourable merit.
Student Category
Top prize: 1 winning project will be selected and receive $100 
Honourable mentions: 4 designs will be selected by the judges that deserve mention for honourable merit.

Schedule

2nd December 2013: Competition Officially Announced
10th January 2014: Early Bird Registration Closes
31st January 2014: Registration Deadline
28th February 2014: Closing Date for Submissions
1st March – 28th March 2014: Jury Evaluation
31st March 2014: Announcement of Winners to be posted on the website and social media. All winners will be contacted directly

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