The 2009 Berkeley Prize Essay Competition is now taking submissions until December 1. The Berkeley Prize is dedicated to those who work to encourage the creation of buildings and open spaces guided by the principles of sustainable architecture and informed by the built traditions of their indigenous culture.

Students enrolled in any undergraduate architecture program throughout the world are invited to submit a 500-word essay proposal responding to the Question. From the first round of entries 25 semi-finalists will be selected and invited to submit a 2500 word essay detailing their proposal.