{"id":32985,"date":"2025-08-09T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-09T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=32985"},"modified":"2026-03-25T17:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T16:02:20","slug":"modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"MODO: A sustainable design initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Both entrepreneurship and sustainability are at the heart of our values at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Architecture &amp; Design<\/a>. As the first-ever university to make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/entrepreneurship\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">entrepreneurship<\/a> a mandatory course in all of our programs, we aim to nurture the entrepreneurial spirit in every one of our students. Equally, as one of the first carbon-neutral universities in Europe, we\u2019re passionate about building a more sustainable world and ensuring that this is built into the fabric not just of everything we do here, but into the ventures that emerge from our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at how a group of students from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/programs\/master-in-business-for-architecture-and-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Business for Architecture &amp; Design<\/a> are pushing the boundaries with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/what-artificial-intelligence-means-for-the-future-of-architecture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-modo-a-sustainable-housing-solution\">MODO: a sustainable housing solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ie-staging.campusgroups.com\/ieeic\/venture-day\/#:~:text=IE%20Venture%20Day%20is%20the,at%20the%20IE%20Venture%20Day.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Venture Day<\/a> is one of the initiatives that combines both themes. The day marks the culmination of students\u2019 work in the IE Venture Lab, our startup incubator, where the best projects pitch their business to a panel of investors and fellow students and entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">This initiative provided a platform for MODO, a startup that designs and produces high-end prefab homes in Dubai using artificial intelligence.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-2.jpg\" alt=\"MODO: IE Venture Day Sustainability Award winners\" class=\"wp-image-32989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The team behind <a href=\"https:\/\/modo.house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MODO<\/a> are alumni of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/programs\/master-in-business-for-architecture-and-design\/#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Business for Architecture &amp; Design<\/a>. Mario S\u00e1nchez, Wisam Allami, Aishah A. Arafeh and Farah Abou Hamza combined their existing architectural knowledge with what they\u2019d learned in the program and the guidance and resources of the Venture Lab to come up with their idea. It\u2019s one that not only exhibited their architectural and entrepreneurial skills, but also clearly demonstrated their commitment to sustainability to the judging panel. Recognizing that the construction process could be greatly streamlined through the use of AI, MODO leverages the power of technology to automate the design and production process itself, with a focus on creating a flawless experience for the end user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An important part of<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/student-projects\/own-a-modo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> MODO<\/a>\u2019s success was that they chose a market where they already had a shared knowledge. Several of the team live in Dubai, so they already understood key metrics such as their potential client base, local culture and regulations. What\u2019s more, they recognized the need for clear communication\u2014with the team geographically separated, it was crucial for all of them to stay connected and keep their efforts aligned with their overall strategic vision. So they addressed asynchronous working from the start, working together effectively over the project\u2019s different iterations as it evolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nurturing-entrepreneurial-talent\">Nurturing entrepreneurial talent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all students of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/programs\/master-in-business-for-architecture-and-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Business for Architecture &amp; Design<\/a>, the MODO team members have studied a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/programs\/master-in-business-for-architecture-and-design\/study-plan#content\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dedicated entrepreneurship module<\/a>, divided into five courses: Entrepreneurial Management; Negotiation &amp; Decision Making; Responsive Organizations; Managing Design Businesses and Law for Design Entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-1.jpg\" alt=\"MODO: IE Venture Day Sustainability Award winners\" class=\"wp-image-32990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">The IE Venture Lab, in which they participate in the second half of the course, is where they develop their entrepreneurship-focused project for their final thesis.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea is to put students in the driving seat by providing them with the support and resources to see their idea all the way through from conception to launch. A key part of the lab is to focus on the full process launching a startup and the necessary changes that a project goes through as part of its evolution. Participants receive ongoing feedback from experienced professionals, helping to develop their problem-solving skills and overall entrepreneurial mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">For students on the Master in Business for Architecture &amp; Design, it\u2019s a crucial part of the practical training that they need to hone their ability to conceive and develop new ideas.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-4.jpg\" alt=\"MODO: IE Venture Day Sustainability Award winners\" class=\"wp-image-32991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-4.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-4-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-4-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/modo-ie-venture-day-sustainability-award-winners-4-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moving-towards-a-more-sustainable-future\">Moving towards a more sustainable future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Projects like MODO are an example of where entrepreneurship and sustainability combine to work towards a brighter future. MODO is just one of more than 1,000 startups to have gone through the Venture Lab &#8211; itself just one of the startup incubators and accelerators within the IE University ecosystem. In fact the best startups to emerge from IE University have received more than \u20ac80 million in funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a range of programs that place entrepreneurship at their core, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE School of Architecture &amp; Design<\/a> is nurturing the creativity of tomorrow\u2019s leaders to build both successful careers and a more sustainable world. And we&#8217;re proud to say that MODO are still in business &#8211; take a look at how things are going on their <a href=\"https:\/\/modo.house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\">Become a creative leader and make an impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">Find out more about the Master in Business for Architecture &amp; Design.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/school-architecture-design\/programs\/master-in-business-for-architecture-and-design\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Both entrepreneurship and sustainability are at the heart of our values at IE University. 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