HOW TO APPLY?
Three ways to apply for the summer school:

1 Individually to the builder teams
2 As a team to build the cabins
3 As a team submitting design proposal

Register until Dec 31, 2025 – 23:59 CET

APPLY AS TEAMS WITH DESIGN PROPOSAL

Submit an outstanding, buildable design in one of the four categories, and if
you’re selected, you’ll lead a 10–15-person team through the entire camp.

Submit your proposal until

Dec 31, 2025 – 23:59 CET

CATEGORIES

A. CABINS Functional, human-centered, following the VELUX approach
B. BRIDGE AND PATHWAY To connect the cabins on the site
C. WOOD INSTALLATIONS Functional or atmospheric interventions that shape the experience of the site
D. LIGHT INSTALLATIONS A call for creative lighting designers and light artists to design and build permanent lighting
concepts that enhance the atmosphere of the cabins and the site

SCHEDULE

Dec 31 - Deadline for early bird registration
Deadline for proposal submission (optional)

Jan 9- Final day for notifying all selected student participants. During the application
period, applications are reviewed continuously, and confirmations are sent after
each portfolio evaluation. Accepted applicants can pay the participation fee any
time after receiving their confirmation.

Jan 16 - Announcement of the winning proposals

Jan 23 -Deadline for transferring the early bird camp participation fee (295EUR/person)
(All payment details will be shared with the selected applicants.)

July 20-28 - Cabin Fever 2026 International Summer School and Festival for Architecture

As the main sponsor of Cabin Fever Summer School, VELUX is committed to supporting the next generation of architects and designers who are shaping a more sustainable, light-filled future. With over 80 years of experience, they lead the way in creating healthier indoor environments through daylight and fresh air.

The philosophy of VELUX is rooted in a deep respect for both people and the planet. VELUX solution don’t just bring plenty of daylight in spaces we live in, they reduce energy consumption, improve quality of indoor climate and strengthen our connection to nature.

By partnering with Cabin Fever, they are fostering creativity and forward-thinking design. It’s a collaboration that reflects our core belief: the future must be built responsibly, with light, with care, and with purpose.