Two design challenges for innovative facades launched by MEZeroE project
MEZeroE project is launching two design challenges together with Focchi Group and Pellini. The challenges are targeted at students and young researchers who are interested in rethink about facade components in an innovative way.
Pellini’s challenge “Rethink Light. Redesign Comfort”
The goal is to design a perforation pattern that transforms how natural light enters indoor spaces, blending art, comfort, and sustainability (e.g. in hospitals, schools, offices, homes).
Your design should:
- shape light in a meaningful and creative way
- promote comfort, focus, or relaxation indoor
- be useable in real spaces
Focchi Group’s challenge “Modular Facades that Senses, Interacts, and Optimizes”
The goal is to design a multifunctional façade system that integrates smart technologies, such as IoT sensors, sun-shading, BIPV, or embedded heating/cooling systems. Your concept should enhance sustainability, comfort, and performance by responding intelligently to environmental conditions.
Your design should:
- enable smart systems that interact with climate or occupants
- work across different building types
- prioritize modularity, sustainability and performance
- demonstrate how facades can contribute to smarter, more comfortable buildings
The prizes include: 1,000€ cash, public promotion on MEZeroE platform and potential collaboration with Pellini/Focchi Group.
Deadline for submission is September 8, 2025 – 23:59 (GMT +1)
Read more about the initiative and submission guidelines for Pellini’s and Focchi Group‘s challenges.