Heather Dubbeldam returns as a judge at the 2026 World Architecture Festival

Heather Dubbeldam will serve as a judge at the 2026 World Architecture Festival (WAF), taking place this November. This marks her third consecutive year on the jury, following previous editions in Singapore and Miami.

WAF is one of the most significant global architecture events, bringing together leading practitioners from around the world to present and evaluate projects across a wide range of categories. Distinguished by its live-judged format, all shortlisted teams present their work in person to an international panel, fostering direct dialogue, critique, and exchange.

 Heather will join a global cohort of architects and design leaders assessing projects that address the evolving challenges of the built environment, from climate-responsive design to new models of urban development.

 Her continued role as a WAF judge reflects an ongoing contribution to international architectural discourse and engagement with emerging ideas shaping the future of practice.