2009 Build Challenge

In October 2009, 20 teams from colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Spain competed to design, build, and operate the most attractive and energy-efficient house in the 2009 Build Challenge on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. After a close and fun-filled competition, Team Germany once again was named overall winner. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign placed second, and Team California placed third.

For the 2009 event, teams were awarded $100,000 over two years to support the construction of the homes.

Quick Links 

• 2009 Build Challenge Rules
• 2009 Build Challenge Building Code
• 2009 Competition Program
• 2009 brochure
• Event videos
• Event photos
• Team deliverables