The AEC Hackathon Rebuild Los Angeles edition brings together built environment professionals, technologists, and others to develop innovative solutions and help those effected by the recent fires.
This special edition unites Los Angeles locals with the global AEC Hackathon community and construction experts from Europe to create cost-effective, sustainable, and resilient rebuilding strategies.
Over one weekend, participants collaborate on real-world challenges to deliver impactful solutions that can be rapidly deployed.
By harnessing technology, open-source innovation, and community-driven problem-solving, this hackathon is a step toward rebuilding stronger and smarter. Join us in shaping the future of disaster recovery.
Rebuild Los Angeles
June 20-22, 2025
TEAM
The local team making it happen!
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OUR SUPPORTERS
SCHEDULE
Time Zone: Pacific (UTC−08:00)
Monday-Thursday*
Pre-event workshops to be announced closer to date
Friday
17:00
Get Started / Intro
open to the public
17:30
Challenges & Lightning Rounds
open to the public
18:00
Ideation & Team Formation
23:00
Venue Close
Saturday
9:00 - 23:00
Work All Day
Sunday
9:00
Doors Open
14:00
Team Presentations
open to the public
16:30
Award Ceremony / Winners Announced
Monday*
*optional
CHALLENGES
AECH Challenges
Here are our challenge categories for the event. Make sure to check the Slack channel under #challenges for details closer to the event!
BEST OVERALL PROJECT
The project that really hits the mark on execution, utility, and technical merits.
SPONSOR: AEC Hackathon
BEST SOLVES A BIG PROBLEM PROJECT
The project that solves a big problem for a built environment profession.
SPONSOR: AEC Hackathon
BEST MASHUP PROJECT
The best solution that combines our event and community supporters’ tech.
SPONSOR: AEC Hackathon
BEST HACK FROM A PAST EVENT
Projects from previous AEC Hackathons or from the open source projects here.
SPONSOR: AEC Hackathon
BEST HACK FOR HUMANS
Projects that use built environment related data to improve the human experience in structures and cities.
SPONSOR: AEC Hackathon
RESOURCES
Here are links to supporters tech, open data sets, open source projects, and other resources for your hacks.
Supporters Resources
AEC Hackathon Open Source Projects
Open Source Projects, Standards, & Datasets
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