Future of
Urban Living
Develop cross-industry digital solutions that connect technology, design, and social innovation to shape the cities of tomorrow. Combine artificial intelligence, IoT, and data analytics to create inclusive, human-centered experiences, from smarter housing systems to platforms that strengthen community ties and urban well-being.
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This category challenges participants to rethink the role of construction in shaping cities that foster connection, inclusion, and belonging. The goal is to design solutions that respond to real societal challenges, from housing shortages and urban loneliness to the needs of aging populations.
Participants are encouraged to imagine how the spaces we build today can become regenerative ecosystems — places that heal, connect, and adapt to the evolving dynamics of urban life.
How might we design the cities of the future to be more human, inclusive, and resilient?
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Feeling blocked? Explore how technology and design can turn buildings into social catalysts.Think of digital tools that reimagine modular living, shared community hubs, adaptive reuse of spaces, or intergenerational connection.
Community and Urban Living Solutions
Smart Co-Living Platform - An app that connects people seeking affordable, shared housing while fostering local communities and reducing urban isolation.
(Code - M1)
Connected Longevity Assistant - A digital service that links elderly residents with nearby services, volunteers, or social activities to promote inclusion and safety.
(Code - M2)
Urban Reuse Dashboard - A data-driven tool that identifies vacant or underused buildings and proposes ways to transform them into community or co-living space.
(Code - M3)
Regenerative Public Space - A digital twin optimization system for public spaces (parks, plazas, community gardens). The system uses IoT sensors to monitor usage, air quality, and biodiversity. The AI provides data-driven recommendations for adaptive programming and design adjustments to maximize social interaction and ecological health.
(Code - M4)
Construction and Assembly Optimization
Site-Flow Optimization System - Design an app that uses machine learning to recommend sustainable construction materials based on location, budget, and project requirements, incorporating factors like carbon footprint and durability.
(Code - M5)
ModuLink Digital Assembly Assistant - A system that links modular building components to a central database containing assembly instructions and coordinates. An application provides workers with overlay alignment guides to ensure quick, resilient, and error-free installation of future housing systems.
(Code - M6)
Mobile Site Wellness Robot - A semi-autonomous, wheeled robot equipped with thermal cameras and air quality sensors that patrols the construction site. It monitors micro-climates and identifies localized heat or air quality hazards affecting workers. The robot provides on-the-spot alerts and can dispense cooled water or basic safety supplies in high-risk zones.
(Code - M7)
