Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction

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The LafargeHolcim Foundation promotes and illustrates the strength of diverse approaches to sustainable construction through its Awards competition and Forums.

Purpose (SOGC)

Die Stiftung bezweckt die gemeinnützige Förderung und Entwicklung einer nachhaltig gebauten Umwelt in einem globalen Rahmen, insbesondere durch die Entwicklung, Beurteilung, Auszeichnung und Verbreitung von nachhaltigen Baukonzepten, Baukonstruktio... show more

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  1. Our Projects

    LafargeHolcim Awards competition: The international Awards competition recognizes innovative projects and future-oriented concepts – and is the most significant global competition for sustainable design. It is the mission of the Foundation to select and support initiatives that combine sustainable construction solutions with architectural excellence and enhanced quality of life beyond technical solutions.

Funding History

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Legacy Restored in Niger

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Legacy Restored in Niger - The project for a religious and secular complex in the village of Dandaji promotes economic growth in the region through innovation in environmental technol-ogies. The proposed new mosque as well as the resto-ration of an existing house of worship are accordingly conceived as test beds for sustainable research.
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Post-War Collective

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Post-War Collective - The project in the rural town of Ambepussa near Colom-bo, aims to reintegrate former soldiers into post-civil war Sri Lankan society.Comingfromunderprivilegedsocio-economic backgrounds, young men are trained in build-ingtechniquesthroughtheirinvolvementinthecon-structionofpublicbuildings.
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University of Toronto

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Heritage Reframed - Theproject’sbasicobjectivesaretwofold:torehabilitateexistingurban,landscape,andarchitecturalelementsthroughreuse and complementary additions – and, to demonstrate the university’s aim to foreground sustainability as part of its pedagogic program through the use of state-of-the-art construction materials and energy systems.

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  • +41 61 278 93 83
  • office@stiftungschweiz.ch
  • https://stiftungschweiz.ch/
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    SOGC entry June 18, 2024
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    SOGC entry February 21, 2024
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    SOGC entry December 19, 2023
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June 25, 2024