article_snippet.sent: Now, the tiny settlement of Tristan da Cunha is seeking the help of architects and designers the world over to secure the tiny settlement of Tristan da Cunha future well into the 21st century.
article_snippet.sent: With the help of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the UK overseas territory is holding an international competition to improve aging infrastructure and make the island self-sustainable as the UK overseas territory approaches the 200th anniversary of the UK overseas territory .
article_snippet.sent: an international competition to improve aging infrastructure and make the island self-sustainable as it approaches the 200th anniversary of its settlement is looking at enhancing the built environment on the island (and) making all structures more energy efficient," the island's administrator, Alex Mitcham told CNN when visiting the UK recently.
article_snippet.sent: Alex Mitcham explained that most existing homes and public buildings on Tristan da Cunha are small, bungalow-type structures made from made from a mix of concrete and local volcanic rock.
article_snippet.sent: Porter and Mitcham say the islanders will have to apply to the UK and possibly the EU for grants to fund the project.
highlights_snippet.sent: Tristan da Cunha holds competition for architects and designers .
  