SMC BMC Design Award 2026 “Live Better, Live Green”

The SMC BMC Design Award 2026 recognizes and promotes design excellence in SMC and BMC composite materials. This year’s theme, “Live Better, Live Green – SMC solutions for improving Quality of Life”, focuses on innovative concepts that contribute to sustainability, functionality, and consumer well-being. SMC and BMC are ideal for producing lightweight and complex parts in large series, combining structural performance with excellent surface finish. Discover with us the winning designs of the three selected finalists during this awards ceremony taking place at JEC World 2026.

Finalists:

'Domum Shelter' by Dave Rook (TU Delft, The Netherlands)

Quick-to-deploy, panel-based shelter system for supporting refugees affected by natural disasters and wars, which is more comfortable and safer than current alternatives like tents.

'Hedera' by Lucía Bonmatí and Bernat Rucabado (Elisava Barcelona, Spain)

Lightweight, modular, and industrially scalable vertical garden system that transforms building facades into long-lasting green infrastructure.

'GROWi' by Bárbara Quelhas (ESAD Oporto, Portugal) and Zohar Saar (Shenkar College)

Modular aeroponics systems for growing vegetables and plants, requiring less water compared to traditional agriculture, while potentially eliminating the need for soil, pesticides, and excessive fertilizers.