Design Skill
Sustainable Architecture Awards
Design Skill Awards
The Design Skill Awards recognise design across architecture, interiors, products, fashion, digital and communication disciplines. Sustainable and eco-friendly architecture has a dedicated nomination in the Architecture discipline. Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.
Sustainable architecture nominations
Sustainable projects can be entered in the Architecture discipline of the Design Skill Awards, in Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture, alongside the other architecture nominations. Choose the nomination that best describes the main contribution of the project.
| Nomination | Discipline |
|---|---|
| Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture | Architecture |
| Best Small Scale Architecture | Architecture |
| Best Adaptive Reuse & Restoration | Architecture |
| Innovative Building Materials & Techniques | Architecture |
Preparing a strong entry
- Explain the environmental strategy and how it shapes the design.
- Support claims with the information the jury needs: materials, energy and water approach, site response.
- Show the building in use and in its context.
- State the project status (built or concept) and credit the full team.
DSA fees and deadlines
Registration for the next season opens soon.
- Project submission deadline: 13 September 2026
- Winners announced: 9 October 2026
Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
How projects are judged
Entries are evaluated by the Design Skill Awards jury of designers, architects and educators. Meet the jurors on the Grand Jury Members page.
Recent DSA winners
| Project | Studio / designer | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valelaca Rokataki (Prismatic Parasol) | OBJECT TERRITORIES | United States | Platinum, DSA 2025 | Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture | Concept |
| Meadow House | Mark English Architects | United States | Platinum, DSA 2025 | Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture | Completed |
| ADHYATMA – SPIRITUAL SPA | Jainika Shah | United States | Platinum, DSA 2024 | Best Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture | Concept |
| 'The Cocoon' – micro home | WINTHER DESIGN | Norway | Gold, DSA 2024 | Best Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture | Concept |
Browse more projects on the Design Skill Awards winners page.
What winners receive
Each Design Skill Awards winner and runner-up receives an electronic certificate of achievement, a set of award logos and promotional banners, and a landing page on the website with full information about the project. Winning projects are publicised on the award’s social media, media partners publish selected winners, and a special engraved trophy can be ordered.
Sustainable Architecture Awards FAQ
Which nomination fits a sustainable house or building?
Sustainable & Eco-friendly Architecture in the Architecture discipline.
Can I enter a concept?
Yes. Recent winners in this nomination include concept projects, and the project status is shown on each winner page.
How much does it cost to enter?
Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; the fee schedule on this page updates automatically when it is published. Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
When is the submission deadline?
Project materials are submitted after registration. Dates for the next season appear here once they are published.
Who judges the entries?
The Design Skill Awards jury of designers, architects and educators. See the Grand Jury Members page.
Where do I register?
On the Design Skill Awards registration page.
Enter your sustainable project
Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.