Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide. It serves to engage the fields of architecture, design, engineering and planning in the pursuit of sustainable design. 

The competition will be the design of the La Plaza Cultural Center at the Multi Agency Resilience Center, Antelope Valley, CA, a year-round educational and cultural venue that will transform into a resiliency asset during regional emergencies, offering critical support for evacuees, first responders, and multi-agency operations.

FOR STUDENTS ONLY: Submit an entry to the Architecture at Zero competition and receive free admission to the AIA Conference on Architecture in San Diego.  Details here: https://www.architectureatzero.com/challenge 

Architecture at Zero is presented by Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas), and The American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA).

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This program is funded by California utility customers and administered by SCE, PG&E, and SoCalGas under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission.