Holcim Foundation

The Swiss-based Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction is an independent non-profit organization whose mission is to support people who are change accelerators for sustainable construction. In addition to its flagship Awards program, the Foundation partners with academics and industry-leading practitioners to create educational opportunities and organizes events to facilitate the exchange of ideas and best practices. 

The Holcim Foundation believes that a number of interdependent goals and principles for sustainable construction must be understood, mainstreamed, and implemented to succeed in building a better world. 
 
Our Definition of Sustainable Design and Construction 

Breakthrough ideas and solutions are needed to accelerate the construction industry’s transformation at speed and scale. These innovative solutions must be transferable to the entire sector to drive further impact. Furthermore, all sustainable building and infrastructure projects must address four interdependent goals with equal conviction: 

Healthy Planet: Structures that minimize resource use, avoid emissions, and embed solutions to repair ecosystems and restore biodiversity. 
Viable Economics: Financial planning that combines short term project feasibility with long term circular value creation. 
Thriving Communities: Inclusive and affordable living environments that cultivate equity, health and well-being. 
Uplifting Places: Beautiful and spatially relevant structures that work in unison with the local context and culture.