FIBRA Award for Contemporary Plant Fiber-Based Architecture

An opportunity to apply with your sustainable buildings and construction project to the FIBRA Award.

To highlight the use of bio-based materials in the construction field, amàco (atelier matières à construire) launched the FIBRA Award. With the scientific support of the Zurich Institute of Technology (ETH), the know-how of BioBuild Concept and the collaboration of the Agence MUSEO for biological and cultural diversity.

The purpose of the FIBRA Award, first World Prize for Contemporary Plant Fiber-Based Architecture, is to showcase the aesthetic properties, the construction advantages and the environmental benefits of bio-based buildings. The FIBRA Award wishes to pay tribute to the courage of clients who chose to use bio-based materials, to the creativity of architects and engineers, and to the skills of craftsmen and contractors. Sharing these inspiring experiences will also strengthen relations between actors and invigorate the dynamics of the local sector.

Applications must be submitted before September 15, 2018 at www.fibra-award.org

For more information see the attached flyer in English FIBRA candidature.

For inspiring examples see the brochure FIBRA Award Examples.

Spanish, and French information is available at www.fibra-award.org.