Celebrating a decade of shaping global architectural discourse, Volume Zero proudly introduces Tiny House 2026 – their 31st international architecture competition.
Tiny House 2026 aims to celebrate individuality, reimagine sustainability and to exalt simple, innovative yet resourceful living. This competition stands as a testament to Volume Zero’s ongoing mission: to explore how architecture can create thoughtful, efficient, and inspiring living environments within a minimal footprint.
The total prize fund for 2026 is $5,000. The best four projects will be awarded. 10 Honorable mentions will also be selected.
Participants are invited to design a Tiny House for 2 people that would provide a comfortable living accommodation. The design and concept of the house should be innovative, creative and sustainable and explore how compact spaces can support modern living in creative and meaningful ways.
A Home is a space that is intimate to all of us. It goes beyond an everyday function of being a physical shelter for people and their activities; a home connects with its users at a personal and emotional level.
Our humble abodes are being redefined with every passing day. The world is changing constantly, and along with it, our homes are seeing us spend more time within them. The built form of a home is evolving rapidly, its design adapting to various other needs that were not limited to this space before. Homes today are versatile entities – doubling up as offices, play areas, work-out zones, spaces for interaction, recreation and also being an abode for our furry friends and providing for their needs.A space that is transformative, multi-functional, and ever evolving to adapt to us and our loved ones. A home is no longer just a place you live in but is a place that lives with you.
Less House, More Home!
The designed proposals can be mobile that can be towed easily by a vehicle, stationary, portable, floating on water, suspended mid-air, modular, or adaptable to changing lifestyles and environments.
Participants are encouraged to develop innovative concepts that respond to both the users and the surrounding context.
To register and to find more details, please visit the official website.
Tiny House 2026 – Entry Fees
- Early Bird Registrations (until 21st August 2026)
- Participants from India: INR 2,700 + 18% Tax
- Participants from other countries: USD 70 + 18% Tax
- Standard Registrations (from 22nd October 2026)
- Participants from India: INR 3,200 + 18% Tax
- Participants from other countries: USD 90 + 18% Tax
