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CGRC Projects & Initiatives

CGRC runs applied research projects, design challenges and collaborations with universities, practitioners and industry partners.

Africa-Wide Green Building Research Challenge 2026

A pan-African design and research challenge inviting students and built-environment practitioners to develop climate-responsive, human-centred and resource-efficient buildings.

  • Focus on energy performance, water efficiency and material optimisation.
  • Open to students, graduates and professionals across Africa.
  • Organised with the School of Architecture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

View full 2026 challenge details