Workshop Introducing the Mass Timber Design Awards 2026 at UEH - ISCM
On the morning of May 12, 2026, at the V Campus - Vo Thi Sau, the Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH), in collaboration with Tran Duc Corporation, organized the workshop “Introducing the Mass Timber Design Awards 2026 & Sustainable Timber Architecture Design Trends.” The event provided students with an overview of the competition as well as insights into the application potential of Mass Timber materials in contemporary architecture and construction.
The workshop attracted a large number of students and lecturers interested in sustainable architecture, innovative materials, and Net Zero-oriented design trends. Beyond introducing the competition, the program also created an academic and practical exchange space connecting students, businesses, and industry experts.
During the session, representatives of the Mass Timber Design Awards 2026 introduced the competition brief, evaluation criteria, and participation opportunities for students. In addition, the workshop offered practical perspectives on the growing trend of designing timber and hybrid-material structures, an increasingly significant approach as the global construction industry continues shifting toward sustainable development and carbon emission reduction. With the participation of a professional jury and an international partner network, the competition is expected to become a creative platform that fosters sustainable architectural solutions for the younger generation.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Architect Huynh Van Khang, representative of the Institute of Smart City and Management (ISCM), shared UEH’s orientation toward promoting interdisciplinary creativity and experiential learning through the UEH MakerSpace creative hub. By integrating creativity, fabrication, and hands-on practice, MakerSpace provides learners with opportunities to transform ideas into completed products through structural and spatial visualization, 3D printing, robotics technology experimentation, and timber model making. This environment is also considered a promising learning and experimental space for students to develop and test sustainable design ideas for academic platforms such as the Mass Timber Design Awards 2026.
The workshop concluded with an engaging discussion session between speakers and students, opening up new perspectives on the role of timber materials in the future of sustainable architecture.
