True Zero Carbon Challenge 2026
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Entrants will have access to tailored training, tools and resources that support carbon-positive design. From material choices to energy modelling and lifecycle analysis, the challenge guides participants through a new approach to designing affordable homes that contribute positively to the environment.
Who can participate?
This is a team competition requiring collaboration between building designers and energy efficiency assessors.
Teams must include:
at least one building designer or architect, and at least one NatHERS-accredited energy efficiency assessor Professionals qualified in both areas may enter individually.
Eligible participants include:
building designers and architects, NatHERS-accredited energy efficiency assessors, architecture and building design students and students studying energy efficiency or sustainability in the built environment
Need a teammate?
If you don't have a partner, complete the 'Looking for a Partner' form and we'll help connect you with others interested in forming a team.
More information
For full details, including training provisions, deliverables and key dates, visit the True Zero Carbon Challenge 2026 webpage and download the Entrant Guidelines.
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What has motivated you/your team to join the True Zero Carbon Challenge?
We agree to the terms of entry to the True Zero Carbon Challenge below. We are the authors of the entered design, and understand our obligations under the Copyright and Moral Rights legislations. We are appropriately accredited (Assessor) and registered (where applicable for Designer/Architect). We give our permission for Design Matters National to profile our entry in any promotional activity associated with the competition or Design Matters National Awards in general and other promotional activity. We confirm that we will be bound by the Judges' decision and agree not to enter into any correspondence related to such decision.
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