The Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability longlist has just been revealed, and it’s packed with innovation, creativity, and eco-consciousness. Featuring 81 forward-thinking projects from around the globe, this prestigious award program highlights the most groundbreaking designs that are pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture, interiors, and product design. From bio-based materials to AI-optimized creations, the longlist showcases how design can make a tangible impact on our world. Let’s take a closer look at what makes this year’s sustainability longlist truly special.
A Global Showcase of Sustainable Design Excellence
This year, the sustainability longlist features projects from 20 different countries, showing the global reach of eco-friendly design. Studios from nations like Rwanda, Australia, India, and Brazil are represented, showcasing the diversity and innovation happening in sustainable architecture and design around the world. The UK leads the way with 16 entries, followed by the US and Germany, each with eight projects on the list. Notable projects include a tower made of self-shaping wood in Germany and a vibrant red timber building in Berlin. These entries stand as testaments to how architects and designers are embracing sustainability with creativity.
Categories that Champion Sustainability
The Dezeen Awards 2024 longlist is divided into six sustainability categories: sustainable building, sustainable renovation, sustainable interior, sustainable design (consumer), sustainable design (building product), and material innovation. Each category highlights the vast possibilities within sustainable design. For instance, the sustainable building category features projects like the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture and the Bamboo Cloud in Shanghai, both of which redefine eco-friendly architecture. Meanwhile, the material innovation category introduces cutting-edge technologies like bio-based materials and AI usage, opening up new possibilities for the future of design.
Longlisted Projects that Steal the Spotlight
Some of the standout longlisted projects this year include Patricia Urquiola’s furniture collection made from waste products, showing how creativity can turn discarded materials into something beautiful and functional. In the sustainable renovation category, projects like Maison Melba in Canada and Wuzhen Rural Brewery Renovation in China demonstrate how old structures can be transformed into eco-friendly spaces while preserving their original charm. The sustainable interior category also doesn’t disappoint, with entries like Sustainable Workspaces in London and Plantonia Vegan Aparthotel in Krakow leading the charge in green interior design.
What’s Next for Dezeen Awards 2024?
As the competition moves forward, all longlisted projects will be evaluated by a jury of international experts. The shortlist will be announced in October, narrowing down the entries for the final round of judging. Winners will be revealed at the annual Dezeen Awards party in London on November 26, a much-anticipated event in the design world. This year’s edition, held in partnership with Bentley, is set to inspire and encourage the industry to continue embracing sustainability in meaningful ways.
The Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability longlist proves that innovative design can lead to a better and more sustainable future, and we’re excited to see which projects make it to the final stage. For more details, visit the official Dezeen Awards 2024 sustainability longlist page.
