ECEC builds invited to nominate for 2024 Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards

Nominations for the 2024 Architecture & Design Sustainability Awards are now open. 

The Awards showcase the pinnacle of sustainability efforts within the architectural and design sectors across both residential and commercial arms, including builds which involve the early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector. 

By honouring projects and initiatives that prioritise ecologically sustainable design, the Awards serve as a catalyst for positive change, inspiring stakeholders to adopt environmentally responsible practices and contribute to a healthier, more resilient built environment.

Since the Award program began 18 years ago the platform has grown to become the largest and most esteemed in the nation, showcasing the pinnacle of sustainability efforts within the architectural and design sectors. 

Additionally, the awards have spotlighted innovations in green product manufacturing, highlighted the importance of designing disaster-resilient buildings, and championed initiatives aimed at creating social sustainability within the built environment.

Award categories of relevance to the ECEC sector include:

Commercial Architecture (Large)

A Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building used for professional and / or commercial purposes of over 500 sqm in floor size.

Commercial Architecture (Small)

A Class 5, 6, 7 or 8 building used for professional and / or commercial purposes of under or equal to 500 sqm in floor size.

Education & Research

A childcare centre, preschool, primary, secondary, or tertiary educational facility or a facility where an educational institution is a partner.

Adaptive Reuse (Alteration/Addition)

Recognises the adaptive reuse of a building (heritage and/or new) that has minimal impact on the historical significance of the building and its setting, while also pursuing a design that is sympathetic to the building to give it a new purpose.

Interior Design

A renovation or fit-out of the interior of an existing building where the sustainable design is involved with such factors as determining the efficient and effective use of space, selecting construction materials that offer low environmental impact and lowering pollution, waste, and the lowering of the overall energy consumption.

Green Building Material

A building product that is renewable, environmentally responsible and where the impact is considered over the entire lifetime of the product.

Best of the Best

Selected from among all the category winners based on both sustainable outcomes and aesthetics and/or innovative design principles.

The key dates for the 2024 Sustainability Awards are:

8th May – Entries Open

26th June – Entries Close

12th August – Summit tickets go on sale & Summit line up announced

23rd August – Live judging day

4th September – Shortlist Announced

14th November – Summit & Awards day & night programme

For more information or to enter the 2024 Sustainability Awards please see here.