It's time to make your idea a reality
According to Forbes Mexico (2022), Mexico needs to build 800,000 homes annually to close its housing gap. Albert Saiz, MIT professor, points out that this requires increasing construction investment by 1% of GDP and urgently addressing informal housing.
But today, the cost of social housing in Mexico is around 60k USD (Eje Central, 2025), with an average size of 60 m². How can we respond to this demand in a sustainable and accessible way?
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Congratulations to all the teams that participated in the Mexico Mass Timber Challenge 2025. Here are our winners and honorable mentions.
Free scale and format housing module, built with a minimum of 65% timber and with a budget cap of $60K USD
A proportion of the winning module will be exhibited at Mextrópoli 2025 as spaces for reflection to drive real solutions.
We invite you to reimagine minimal housing with democratizable materials. The result will not only be a prototype, but an active dialogue on how architecture can address the housing crisis.
At MICMAC we are excited to lead this Sustainable Timber Module competition and we want the entire process to be clear and simple for you. We will take care of:
A distinguished panel of experts will evaluate your work:
With extensive experience in sustainable design and housing solutions.
Specialized in timber construction and sustainable processes.
Influential figures from academic and professional fields with a vision for the future.
Originality in approach and proposed solutions.
Constructive feasibility and appropriate use of timber.
Positive environmental impact and energy efficiency.
Contribution to solving the housing crisis.
Want to know more about our evaluation process?
Download Jury Guidelines
