The 2026 Advanced Architecture Awards recognise the leadership, innovation and efforts of companies and professionals who are transforming the sector. These awards distinguish those who develop new materials, promote alternative products and more efficient equipment, apply sustainable construction systems and promote industrial and digital processes that contribute to the evolution of building.

The awards ceremony will take place on 25 March 2026, as part of a Gala Dinner that will bring together the leading figures in architectural and construction innovation.

The key dates to keep in mind are as follows:

• All applications must be submitted by 6 February 2026.
• We will announce the results starting on 23 February 2026.
• Awards ceremony: 25 March 2026 as part of REBUILD 2026 (IFEMA Madrid).

As a Guest Innovation Region, Murcia will have a prominent space at REBUILD 2026, where it will present its main initiatives, pilot projects and success stories in advanced construction and urban regeneration.

In addition, experts, institutional representatives and business leaders from the region will participate in the Advanced Architecture and Construction 4.0 Congress, sharing their vision of the future of building and the role of regional innovation in new city models.

Murcia’s participation as Guest Innovation Region provides a strategic platform for companies in the region, which will be able to showcase their solutions in construction 4.0, renovation and sustainability. At the same time, it opens the door for architects, engineers, developers and professionals in the sector to establish partnerships with one of the most active regions in innovation and technological development in southern Europe.

REBUILD 2025 closed its doors last Friday, April 25, consolidating industrialized construction as the country’s new economic engine in which business and social improvement opportunities are arising. Therefore, a total of 28,739 building professionals gathered at the event from Wednesday to Friday, in order to discover the industrialized, sustainable and technological innovations of the 634 exhibiting firms that have been cited in REBUILD. Altogether, they have unveiled more than 2,400 solutions for interiors, kitchens and bathrooms, and in categories such as lighting, enclosures, floors and surfaces, facades, energy efficiency, air conditioning, home automation, digital solutions and BIM or industrialized building systems in 2D or 3D, among others.

Our partners include AEDAS HOMES, Aldes, Baxi, BMI, CERANOR, Componentes, Deloitte, Egoin, Eurecat, Ferrovial, Finsa, Grupo Alumed, Lobe, Grupo Puma, Holcim, Huurre, La Escandella, Lignum Tech, Mapei, Mitsubishi Electric, Molins, Multipanel, Peronda, Persycom, Saint-Gobain, Saltoki Offsite, Samsung, Schutz, Siber, Sodeca, S&P, Soprema, Tabihaus, Tecnalia, Thermochip, Zehnder and Zennio, who opened their doors to us to show us their latest solutions and innovations in new construction.

REBUILD 2025 brought together 707 experts from around the world at the Advanced Architecture and Construction 4.0 Congress, including Massimiliano Fuksas, Carlo Ratti, Stefano Boeri, Dominique Perrault, Andrew Waugh, Silja Tillner, among others, who have pointed to the future of construction towards a more industrialized, circular, digitized sector, adapted to the environment and that strives for the well-being of users. In this sense, the main conclusion has been the evolution towards industrialization, which stands as a response to the current challenges of the lack of affordable housing, the high environmental impact, or the lack of talent.

Within the framework of REBUILD 2025, the Advanced Architecture Awards were held, a meeting point that aims to recognize the work, leadership and effort of those companies and professionals who are committed to transformation, disruption and innovation. Likewise, within our range of activities, the Construction Tech Startup Forum also took place, a forum that brings together the future leaders of the building industry through startups that surprise the world with innovative and disruptive solutions, capable of transforming the sector through advanced technology or by proposing new business models.

One of the most awaited meetings was the signing of the Manifesto defining architecture in the era of climate change, where Pedro Sánchez and Carlo Ratti were present. The President of the Government and the curator of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia presented in Madrid the global call to design with a view to reducing emissions and adapting to today’s challenges.

REBUILD 2025 had the pleasure of counting on the collaboration of Austria, as Guest Country, a reference in housing and habitability policies, especially in its capital, Vienna, which has been recognized for the third consecutive year as the city with the highest quality of life in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s habitability index.

Navarra also participated actively as a “Guest Innovation Region”, a recognition that highlights its pioneering model in public housing, sustainability and construction innovation. The region has positioned itself as a national benchmark thanks to its firm commitment to industrialization, energy efficiency and public-private collaboration in building.

Navarra attends REBUILD 2025 as ‘Guest Innovation Region’, a recognition that highlights its pioneering model in public housing, sustainability and construction innovation. The region has positioned itself as a national benchmark thanks to its firm commitment to industrialisation, energy efficiency and public-private collaboration in building.

A public housing model that leads the way

Navarra has established itself as a national benchmark in the promotion of affordable housing, thanks to public policies such as the Navarra Social Housing Plan, launched in 2016. This plan responds to the commitment of the public authorities to contribute to guaranteeing the most vulnerable population access to quality, affordable rental housing, recognising it as a basic social right. All of this is developed under the principles of Almost Zero Consumption Construction (ECCN), with the highest standards of energy efficiency, sustainability and a firm commitment to the industrialisation of construction processes.
The Plan envisages the construction of a total of 1,353 subsidised housing units (VPO). Of these, 591 form part of the initial phase, almost all of which has already been completed, with an investment of over 135 million euros, co-financed (29%) by the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Government of Navarra, Nasuvinsa (62%) and the European Next Generation (MRR) funds (9%).
The second phase of the plan foresees a total investment of 160 million euros (49% public bank financing, 29% private investment, 14% resources from the Government of Navarra and Nasuvinsa and 8% subsidies) for the construction of 762 subsidised housing units. Of which 56% will be developed through direct promotion by the Government of Navarra, through the public company Nasuvinsa, and the remaining 44% through delegated promotion, cooperatives, foundations and private companies (among other means, with the creation of a mixed company, 50% public capital and 50% private capital).

In line with these objectives, the plan has also promoted the development of buildings built to Passivhaus standards, the implementation of BIM methodology in public building processes, as well as the promotion of industrialised solutions in wood. These actions reinforce Navarra’s commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency and innovation in construction processes, consolidating its leadership in public policies for affordable and quality housing.

Institutional leadership and business collaboration
From the public company Nasuvinsa, which coordinates the presence at the Fair, to the BAI Foundation, a benchmark centre for industrialisation and robotics in construction, the ecosystem in Navarra is based on a solid foundation of innovation, technical excellence and cooperation between sectors.
Navarra will have an intense agenda at REBUILD. The institutional delegation will take part in the opening ceremony and in the award ceremony for Navarra as a ‘European Innovative Region’, in recognition of its track record in promoting innovation in public policy and sustainable development.

A stand that reflects the identity and innovation of Navarra
Navarra will have its own exhibition space at REBUILD, designed under the values of its territorial brand. This stand will be a meeting point for meetings, round tables and presentations of public housing projects developed with architecture studios, construction companies and local councils.
In addition, the special session ‘Navarra, Guest Innovation Region. A region to follow’, which will take place on the afternoon of 23 April, will provide first-hand knowledge of the keys to the Navarra’s model of sustainability and housing.

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REBUILD 2025 brings together over 600 exhibiting firms and 700 experts for 3 days, plus thousands of visitors looking to gain the knowledge, skills and solutions crucial to shaping the future of their industries.

If you want us to guide you to discover all the cutting-edge innovation and latest solutions, sign up for our technology tours, for a one-hour tour of the demos and real-world applications of the most disruptive solutions at REBUILD.

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Wood construction is experiencing an unprecedented boom in recent years. Its use had fallen considerably since the advent of concrete, especially in Europe. But the emergence of new techniques, the development of industrial wood and concern for the environment are making wood construction a real alternative.

At REBUILD we have prepared a specific Wood Construction agenda for you to discover the advantages and disadvantages of this millenary material.

At the Congress of Advanced Architecture and 4.0 Construction, this commitment was reflected through a dedicated program that brought together leading experts, architects, engineering firms, developers, manufacturers, and forestry organizations.

One of the most prominent gatherings was the Sounds Wood Meeting, where representatives from companies such as Treehood, Grupo Siero, and the Building Cluster discussed the potential of timber as a backbone of the new construction model.

Renowned architect Andrew Waugh (Waugh Thistleton Architects), a global pioneer in tall timber buildings using CLT, shared his vision alongside representatives from Woodea on timber construction systems and their urban, social, and environmental impact.

The session “Do We Have Enough Wood to Build?” brought together key figures from Fundación Gómez-Pintado, PEFC Spain, FSC Spain, and Unemadera to address the growing challenge of timber supply. Topics included sustainable forest management, public policy, supply chain obstacles, and technological innovations for optimizing the use of forest resources.

In the roundtable “Building with Wood: The Industrialized Revolution,” companies like 011h, Tallfusta, and Egoin Group presented real-world cases that showcased how technologies such as BIM and digital manufacturing are reshaping the design, production, and assembly of timber structures with high levels of efficiency, traceability, and quality.

With this focus, REBUILD positions itself as the essential meeting point for all professionals driving the transition toward a more responsible built environment—where timber is not just a material of the past, but the foundation of a new construction era.

Austria stands out as a benchmark in housing and livability policies, especially in its capital, Vienna, which has been recognized for the third consecutive year as the city with the highest quality of life in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s livability index.

Vienna’s success lies in its public housing model, where more than 60% of the inhabitants live in apartments owned or subsidized by the city council, guaranteeing access to affordable housing. In addition, the quality of real estate supply in Austria focuses not only on quantity, but also on excellence, demanding high standards in energy efficiency, materials and common areas in subsidized housing.

This comprehensive approach has allowed the country to maintain relatively low rental prices compared to other major European cities, such as London, Dublin or Barcelona. Austria’s experience in this area extends to other cities such as Graz or Salzburg, consolidating its leadership in the creation of quality public housing.

The Austrian model is also characterized by a balance between public and private housing supply, with the public sector being the main driver of construction. With approximately one in four housing units in the country being public, Austria ranks as one of the countries with the highest proportion of state housing in Europe, behind only the Netherlands.

This approach has allowed the real estate market to maintain affordability without sacrificing construction quality. In addition, working with non-profit cooperatives to develop affordable housing has been instrumental in ensuring that various layers of the population can access decent homes, not only vulnerable people, but also professionals and middle-class families. This model of sustainable development has made Austria a benchmark for other countries interested in improving the quality of urban life and ensuring affordable housing for all.

In REBUILD we have been establishing links and involving the entire building ecosystem in various regions for a few years. Each edition we have a guest innovative region, which shows their plans, share their success stories and provide their vision of the construction sector in their community.

Each of them are now our Friend Regions, with whom we have a bond of friendship to continue supporting growth and driving the transformation to a sector of innovation.

Our REBUILD Friend Regions are:

The new edition of REBUILD is a Call to Action for the building sector. We are at a moment of paradigm shift in construction. The transformation in the way we build has become a necessity for the sector to advance from a traditional model to an industrialized one, with the help of digitalization in processes and technology that lead us to improved efficiency, decarbonization, and the promotion of circularity in construction.

Industrialization is also an opportunity to bring new profiles into the industry, such as young people and women, to address the lack of interest in the construction field and to foster the creation of role models based on diversity.

The principles of this sector evolution must already be integrated into our daily work practices. Innovation is a necessity for this industry to move forward collectively towards a more efficient sector that centers its projects on people’s well-being.

REBUILD is the main forum for sharing, conveying, showcasing, and presenting all these new changes to all the stakeholders in the value chain. All of this aims to achieve an industrialized, more competitive, technological, and digitalized sector that is essential to meeting the sustainability objectives of the European Green Deal, with the goal of ensuring that construction evolves exclusively in line with ESG principles.

From 24 to 24 March 2026 in IFEMA Madrid, showcase your latest solutions and materials to more than 28,000 specifiers and buyers and more than 5,600 new building projects in a unique platform for new generation leads.

It will also take place the Advanced Architecture and Construction 4.0 Congress, a space to discover new materials, the latest emerging technologies and the most innovative construction systems.

The building sector needs a change of scenery, we are entering a new era of building, the application of technology, sustainable solutions, designing healthier and more energy efficient spaces, are becoming increasingly necessary.

The Advanced Architecture Awards are intended to recognize the work, leadership and effort of those companies and professionals who are committed to transformation, disruption and innovation. For those that generate new materials, develop alternative products, more efficient equipment, building systems in line with sustainability criteria and operational processes that should help industrialize their production. Also for those that apply technology and digitalization to improve building processes.