2026 Design for Aging Competition , Vereinigte Staaten

 

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)

 

partnership with the

AIA Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community

 

The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) is pleased to announce the Design for Aging Student Competition for the 2025-2026 academic year. The competition is a partnership with the AIA Design for Aging (DFA) Knowledge Community. The competition will challenge students, working individually or in teams, to explore a variety of design issues related to intergenerational senior living spaces.

 

As the global aging population continues to grow, sustainability and inclusivity are key considerations. An Intergenerational Union challenges students to develop innovative and integrated university-affiliated living solutions that are environmentally-sustainable, aging-supportive, and promote meaningful connections between generations. Submissions should promote the emotional and physical health of each user’s generation by integrating wellness, biophilic elements, environmentally responsible strategies and materials, and design features that support the diverse needs of individuals of all ages and abilities.

 

The competition is open to students from all ACSA member schools around the world. You can find a listing of all ACSA member schools online. Students are required to work under the direction of a faculty sponsor. Submissions will be accepted for individual as well as team projects. Teams must be limited to a maximum of three students.

 

April 8, 2026 - Registration Deadline

June 3, 2026 - Submission Deadline

Summer 2026 - Winners Announced