Press release
Brussels, 3 April 2025 - The jury of the Healthy Buildings Design Competition 2025 (HBDC25), chaired by Atze Boerstra, has selected the three finalist teams who will present their innovative projects at the CLIMA World Congress 2025 in Milan.
The competition challenged students from across Europe to redesign a 1970s school building with a strong emphasis on sustainability and health.
Reflecting on the competition, jury chair Atze Boerstra stated: “The design challenge was complex, yet the top student teams developed truly innovative solutions. Their designs went beyond out-of-the-box HVAC approaches, placing the future needs of students and teachers at the heart of their concepts. I am personally excited to see their presentations in Milan at the CLIMA conference.”
The three finalist teams are:
All three teams will be invited to Milan, where they will showcase their projects during CLIMA 2025. After a careful deliberation, the jury will select the winning team, which will be announced during the closing ceremony on June 6. The winners will receive a €5,000 prize.
“The winners of HBDC25 won’t just receive an award, they’ll gain real-world skills, invaluable experience, and the knowledge that their ideas can contribute to a healthier built environment,” said Pablo Carnero Melero, main author of the competition's technical brief.
The HBDC25 team would like to thank all participating teams and look forward to welcoming the finalists in Milan.