The competition organised by Manchester's School of Architecture student-led Climate Action Group invites architects, students, and interdisciplinary teams to draw up new sustainable, resilient and rapid housing solutions for post-war crisis zones.The 'Modular Resilience' call for concepts aims to identify a range of solutions which challenge conventional design paradigms. Modular housing solutions which provide for immediate needs of those in areas of war while also offering a foundation for a hopeful future are encouraged.According to the brief: In the aftermath of war, an urgency for re-building and a return to life becomes paramount. For this, the first steps are almost always the deployment of quick, effective, and resilient shelter in order to rebuild and return to a pre-apocalyptic society.AdvertisementThis competition calls upon architects, students, and interdisciplinary teams to conceptualize a self-sustainable modular housing unit specifically tailored for post-war crisis zones. The design should address the challenges of rebuilding communities in environments that have been defaced by the ravages of conflict.With a focus on rapid development, adaptability, and sustainability, the housing unit designed for this brief should serve as a sign of reformation and stability in regions striving to recover and rebuild.Participants may select any post-conflict scenario including hypothetical and historic environments. Concepts should provide a solution that can be quickly and efficiently assembled in post-war environments while also incorporating renewable energy sources, low-impact construction methods, and environmentally friendly materials.Submissions should include a fully functional waste disposal and recycling system and be resilient to the harsh conditions often found in post-war zones. Participants may explore any architectural style or design approach but must reflect a vision of hope and renewal for communities emerging from conflict.Teams may feature up to four members and submissions should include a maximum of four A2-sized panels featuring design concepts, drawings, visualisations, and models. Evaluation will focus on innovation and creativity, sustainability, functionality and usability and aesthetic & social impact.AdvertisementJudges will include Kevin Singh, head of Manchester School of Architecture; Alexander Esfahani, head of sustainability and senior architect at Chapman Taylor; Angela Connelly, senior lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture; and Sam Hayes, associate at EPR Architects.The overall winners will receive a cash prize and see their projects featured in ZINE MSSA, and the MSA Gallery Exhibition Space.Competition detailsProject title Modular resilienceClient Manchester's School of ArchitectureContract value TbcFirst round deadline 6pm, 18 February 2025Restrictions TbcMore information https://www.theunionmmu.org/groups/manchester-student-society-of-architecture-mssa/events/mssa-climate-action-group-design-competition-modular-resilience