Hack-a-House 2026

Hack-A-House is a Think Wood-sponsored annual 24-hour virtual “hackathon” that invites undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines, including architecture, engineering, real estate development, and public policy, to develop innovative solutions to the housing affordability crisis while competing for cash prizes. Participants collaborate with peers, industry experts, and competition judges to explore and address housing challenges in several categories.

Students can register for free as individuals or in teams of up to five and will receive competition prompts at the start of the event. Each submission will be evaluated based on innovation, scalability, feasibility, and adherence to the prompt. Students must register by September 24, 2026 to participate in the competition.