Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment have announced the launch of the ‘House of the Future’ competition, which invites architects and designers from around the world to design highly-affordable, expandable, innovative houses suited to modern Emirati needs. The cost of constructing the house should not exceed the housing mortgage value of $2.7 lakhs (AED1 million).
The competition invites architects and designers to design mock-ups of smart houses that will meet the requirements of future generations. The competition further seeks to generate unique designs that will enhance Dubai’s profile as a global architectural trendsetter.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, remarked that the emirate’s sustained urban development, the high quality of its infrastructure, and its ability to create iconic buildings have made it one of the world’s best cities to live in.
“The ‘House of the Future’ competition is aligned with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to further raise Dubai’s status as a model for urban development,” Sheikh Hamdan commented.
The Housing Establishment will display the competition’s winning designs on its website and in its headquarters and offices, as well as market them among citizens in Dubai, who will be able to select their preferred designs. The initiative is part of the Dubai Government’s efforts to provide sustainable and comfortable housing to citizens in Dubai and raise their welfare and happiness.
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation and the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment have signed a partnership agreement to combine their strengths and resources to implement the ‘House of the Future’ project, which aims to develop sustainable houses cost-effectively in Dubai.
According to the agreement, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Centre for Government Innovation will coordinate with the local and international partners of the project, while the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Establishment will implement the winning designs in its future housing projects and provide technical and engineering support.