What We Do
Democratizing the latest thinking and best practice on sustainable design
The Holcim Foundation is a pioneer of the sustainable design and construction movement. It has served as a beacon of thought leadership for the building industry since 2003. With eight international Awards cycles, 100+ events and 70+ publications under our belt, we are more committed than ever to help accelerate systems change in the built environment.
Transforming the construction sector is a huge task. And we are convinced that the best ideas and cutting-edge solutions are wasted if not understood, mainstreamed, and implemented to deliver real world impact. That’s why we work to identify, discuss and democratize the latest leading-edge thinking and best practice on sustainable construction from around the globe.
The Holcim Foundation has systematically brought together the types of knowledge that are relevant for the built environment. Alejandro Aravena
Three main objectives to drive impact
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Transfer ideas and knowledge
We gather, publish and promote timely and relevant content on critical topics for sustainable construction.
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Empower a community of changemakers
We support a global and intergenerational network of design and construction experts
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Showcase real-world solutions
We recognize and support scalable solutions that are best practice for sustainable construction
Find out more
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Holcim Foundation Awards
As the world’s most significant competition for sustainable design, the Holcim Foundation Awards honour bold, forward-thinking projects that accelerate the global transition to circular and net-zero construction. The Awards spotlight excellence and impact across architecture, engineering, and urban planning.
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Fellowship Program
The Holcim Foundation Fellowship empowers the next generation of professionals to shape a more sustainable built environment. Through immersive learning, research support, and mentorship, the Fellowship enables emerging talent to develop solutions with real-world relevance and long-term impact.
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Latest Events
The Foundation curates international events—forums, workshops, and symposia—that bring together leading minds in sustainable construction. These gatherings foster collaboration, promote knowledge exchange, and catalyse new approaches to building more responsibly.