Smart Homes Africa Design Competition 3.0
Introduction & Vision
What is Smart Homes Africa Design Competition?
Smart Homes Africa Design Competition 3.0 is an innovative platform for architectural and engineering students and professionals across Africa to showcase their vision of sustainable, tech-integrated living for the continent. This competition champions practical, affordable, and culturally aware smart housing for African communities.
Competition Theme: This Year’s Challenge: ‘Smart, Sustainable, and Scalable”
Participants are challenged to design a smart residential or mixed-use building concept that incorporates:
• Sustainable materials and energy
• Smart home automation systems
• Affordable scalability for rural and urban use
• Culturally sensitive design aesthetics
Who Can Participate?
Two Tracks:
1. Student Category:
For undergraduate or graduate students in architecture, engineering, or related fields.
2. Professional Category:
For practicing architects, engineers, and multidisciplinary design teams.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Requirements:
• Concept statement (max 300 words)
• Site plan and floor plans (PDF format)
• 2–3 3D visualizations or sketches (JPG or PNG)
• Optional: video walkthrough or presentation
• Must include integration of smart home technologies relevant to Africa
Eligibility: Open to all African nationals or residents.
Submission Deadline:
Participation Fee: FREE
6. Prizes & Recognition
“What You Stand to Gain”
Winners receive:
• Mentorship sessions with leading African architects & tech companies
• Featured in Smart Homes Africa blog, exhibitions, and online portfolio
• Certificate of Excellence
• Potential pilot testing and implementation opportunities
