The National award for Transformative Education in Architecture for Climate Change (NTEACH) is inviting faculty members and institutions to showcase teaching practices that help architecture students understand and respond to the challenges of climate change.

The initiative focuses on recognising transformative approaches to architectural education that integrate climate concerns into teaching, learning and real-world engagement. The award is presented under the NTEACH initiative, with the poster carrying the logos of the Council of Architecture (CoA) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). The programme is administered by the SDI and associated with the Training & Research Centre.
Areas to Be Recognised
According to the announcement, NTEACH will recognise work demonstrating excellence in climate-responsive architectural education, including:
- Climate literacy, justice and action
- Innovative courses and studios
- Evidence-based learning
- Real-world engagement
- Meaningful student outcomes
- Excellence in climate-responsive education
The initiative is aimed at faculty and institutions whose teaching enables students to address climate-change challenges through architecture.
Opportunity for Architecture Educators
The award provides a platform to highlight educational practices that move beyond conventional classroom learning and connect architectural education with climate action, evidence-based approaches and practical engagement.
Faculty members and institutions undertaking innovative climate-focused courses, studios, research-led teaching or community and real-world projects can consider applying under the initiative.
Application Deadline
The poster states that applications for NTEACH must be submitted by 15 September 2026. Interested faculty members and institutions are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
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