2024 Award winners

Lead judge: Rebecca Morley, Healthy homes and communities consultant, USA/UK

Panel judges: Sunand Prasad, UKGBC; Perkins&Will, UK
Chris Brown, London Doughnut Economy Coalition CIC, UK

Inspirational design for individual dwelling places, homes and residential developments for any generation which contribute significantly to the mental and physical health of the residents, improve health equity and adhere to sustainable development principles. Submissions should demonstrate how the project/ scheme applies design principles for healthy living, including but not restricted to accessibility and adaptability, access to natural light, adequate livable space, connectivity to community amenities and transport, and climate resilience.

Lead judge: Prof Jeremy Myerson, HCD2024; WORKTECH Academy; Royal College of Art, UK

Panel judges: Blake Jackson, Director – sustainability, NORR, USA

An innovative workplace design project, business park or innovation district that advances the physical and mental health and wellbeing of the workforce and wider community by applying a range of design principles and strategies, such as fostering a positive sense of community and belonging; bringing light and nature into the workplace; implementing more flexible ways of working; encouraging active and sustainable travel and workstyles; and creating greater comfort (thermal, acoustic, psychological).

Lead judge: Mario Bozzo, Independent planning and transport consultant, Canada

Panel judges: Jamie Anderson, Urban 360, UK

A transport and/or citizen mobility project which achieves a step-change in improving the physical and/or mental health and wellbeing of all city residents, visitors and workers, through ambitious commitment to principles of health equity and sustainable development and by demonstrating a holistic contribution to a healthy urban environment and community life. Submissions should demonstrate innovation in how to redesign mobility networks and/or transport infrastructure to support more sustainable forms of travel, promote less sedentary lifestyles and reduce air pollution.

Lead judge: Beatrice Fraenkel, Design regeneration and health consultant, UK

Panel judges: Chris Shaw, Independent consultant, UK
Jaime Bishop, Fleet Architects; Architects for Health, UK

An outstanding social infrastructure project that through an innovative design and planning strategy, contributes to a strong, resilient and healthy local community, improving health equity, enhancing social value and adhering to sustainable development principles. Submissions should demonstrate how the project adopts fundamental principles of healthy and climate resilient building design, and integrates with the wider urban context and community, thereby making a positive and active contribution to community life. Submissions may range from larger anchor institutions in the healthcare, education, public parks, museums or sports/leisure sectors to smaller community, schools, play, youth, recreation, libraries, and faith based projects.

Lead judge: Mark Drane, Urban Habitats, UK

Panel judges: Sunand Prasad, UKGBC; Perkins&Will, UK

A transformational micro or meso creative placemaking scheme that enhances the public realm, impacting positively on the health and quality of life of the community. Submissions should demonstrate active community engagement and co-creation. Schemes may include but are not limited to: community gardens and parks, nature preservation, playgrounds, courtyards, plazas, trails, public arts installations, pop-up, digital placemaking and other cultural activations.

Lead judge: Max Farrell, LDN Collective, UK

Panel judges: Shaun Andrews, Prior + Partners, UK
Giselle Sebag, International Society for Urban Health, USA

Inspirational, evidence-based, strategic planning and design for large-scale urban environments, focused on game-changing elements which protect and promote citizens’ health and well-being, underpinned by a clear commitment to the principles of health equity and sustainable development. Submissions should demonstrate the adoption of innovative and inclusive planning, design and investment strategies that provide equitable access to healthy housing, safe and active transport choices, good quality air, water and food, access to natural environments and essential services and amenities, including healthcare, education and employment across the life course.

Lead judge: Dr Rachel Cooper, Lancaster University, UK

Panel judges: Dr Helen Pineo, University of Washington, USA

An original, complete and independently assessed research project which makes a significant contribution to the conceptualization, planning, design, development, or evaluation of the urban environment, as a key factor in improving human health, equity and wellbeing and promoting the principles of sustainable development. Research projects are welcomed from practitioner organisations and academic institutions, and may include but is not limited to design research studies, advanced design innovations, health impact studies, frameworks, tools, and guidelines.