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Mission

Target issues for sustainable construction

Quantum change and transferability

Ethical standards and social equity

Ecological quality and energy conservation

Economic performance and compatibility

Contextual and aesthetic impact

Organization of the Holcim Foundation

Management Board

Advisory Board

Technical Competence Center

Office of the Holcim Foundation

Partner and associated universities

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Tongji University (TJU), China

Universidad Iberoamericana (UIA), Mexico

University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), South Africa

Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Brazil

FAQ's

Try our frequently asked questions (FAQs) for answers to our most regularly requested information.

Awards competition – how do I enter the competition?

Entries in the current Awards competition (2008/09) closed on February 29, 2008.

Media release

Since the competition is based on a three-year cycle. The next opportunity to enter the competition is scheduled for mid-2010.

Awards competition – what are the Holcim Awards for Sustainable Construction?

The Holcim Awards is an international competition for projects that embody approaches to meet the present-day needs for housing and infrastructure without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs in times to come.

Awards competition – when will results of the Holcim Awards be announced?

All completed entries will be assessed by independent regional juries in June-July 2008.

The author(s) of all projects will be informed when the jury decision has been finalized in their region. Thus, the author(s) will know whether their entry has been selected by the jury.

The results of the regional competition will then be announced at each ceremony. Representative(s) of the winning teams (Awards, Acknowledgements, Next Generation) will be invited to attend the regional Holcim Awards ceremonies to be held in September-November 2008.

Please see the competition schedule (link below) for more details.

Schedule

Awards competition – when does the next Holcim Awards competition open?

The Holcim Awards program operates on a 3-year cycle. The next Holcim Awards competition (3rd) will open for entries in 2010 leading the regional Awards in 2011 and global Awards in 2012.

Please subscribe to the Holcim Foundation Email Newsletter to stay informed about the Holcim Awards and other initiatives of the Holcim Foundation (link below).

Newsletter subscription form

Awards competition – can I obtain a certificate of participation?

The Holcim Foundation will issue certificates of participation to main authors of all competition entrants whose project is evaluated by a regional jury (i.e. only for complete submissions meeting formal requirements of the competition).

You may use your completed entry form PDF (link below) as documentary evidence of participation in the competition in any case.

Entry download PDF

Business propositions – cement/concrete or construction industry.

The Holcim Foundation is supported by, but independent of the commercial interests of Holcim Ltd, one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates (crushed stone, sand and gravel) as well as further activities such as ready-mix concrete and asphalt including services. The Group holds majority and minority interests in more than 70 countries on all continents, and employs some 90,000 people.

Business propositions should be directed to either Holcim Ltd or, more appropriately, the local Holcim Group company in the respective country. A list of contact details for all Holcim Group companies is available on the Holcim Ltd website (link below).

Holcim global locations

Employment – how do I apply for a position at the Holcim Foundation?

A small staff of professionals manages the secretariat functions of the Holcim Foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland. Currently there are no vacancies or internships available. Any open positions will be advertised in the appropriate media including the Holcim Foundation's website.

Funding – fellowships and grants

The Holcim Foundation does not provide any scholarships or fellowships.

The Holcim Foundation Projects initiative provides seed funding for building initiatives and grants for research projects to accelerate progress and promote sustainable construction.

Holcim Foundation projects initiative

Funding – requests for sponsorship of conferences/seminars

There are no funds available to sponsor conferences, seminars, etc.

News – how can I stay informed of the latest news about the Holcim Foundation, its Awards competition and Forum?

The Holcim Foundation sends out announcements and media releases via email to all subscribers of its email newsletter. Many announcements are made in multiple languages, so please indicate your preferred language (English, Spanish, German, etc) when subscribing using the form (link below).

Newsletter subscription form

Sustainable construction – I have a brilliant idea/project in sustainable construction which needs financial support – what should I do?

While the Holcim Foundation aims to select and support initiatives that combine sustainable construction solutions with architectural quality and enhanced quality of life beyond technical solutions, funds are limited.

Since entries in the current Holcim Awards competition have now closed, you may wish to contact the local Holcim Group company in your country to determine whether your idea/project may be eligible for a local initiative.

A list of contact details for all Holcim Group companies is available on the Holcim Ltd website.

Holcim global locations

Technical – enquiries and questions about sustainable construction techniques

The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction is dependent upon competent support, especially in the technical field.

The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich) operates as the global Technical Competence Center (TCC) of the Holcim Foundation and is supported by additional partner universities (see link below).

Partner universities

Enquiries and questions of technical nature should be addressed to the Technical Competence Center (TCC) of the Holcim Foundation: tcc@holcimfoundation.org.

Technical Competence Center (TCC) of the Holcim Foundation

I don’t find my question here – whom should I contact?

Please contact the Holcim Foundation providing as much detail about your enquiry as possible.

We are happy to accept and reply to questions in English at info@holcimfoundation.org.

Holcim Foundation enquiries

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