Submission
Information
REGISTRATION
All information and materials needed to successfully participate in the competition are contained in this program document. There is no entry or submission fee required to participate in the competition for AIAS members. There is a $15.00 submission fee for non-members. Competition entries may be the work of an individual or team.
The registration deadline for the competition is Friday, March 20, 2009. The AIAS will email you an acknowledgement of receipt of your submission; please keep a copy of your registration for your records as verification.
ELIGIBILITY
The competition is open to all students of architecture and design in North America (and members of the AIAS not residing in North America). Entries will be accepted for individuals as well as team solutions. Teams should be made up of no more than four students. Submissions should be principally the product of work in a design studio, building materials class, design charrette, or a person’s spare time.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
In addressing the specific issues of the design challenge, submissions will be evaluated on the following:
Award-winning entries will be selected by a jury that will determine the award winners and honorable mentions on April 21, 2009.
Projects must be submitted on no more than four 20" x 20" (50 cm x 50 cm) illustration, foamcore, or other stiff lightweight mounting boards. Any other type of presentation (un-mounted, three-dimensional, or mounted on wood, metal or glass) will be disqualified. The ultimate goal for a submission should be an aesthetically pleasing design combined with a thoughtful presentation of its building and/or technical information.
Shipped entries should be packed in cardboard boxes or sturdy wrapping. Wood crates and other excessive packaging materials are not permitted; do not tape trace paper or any other type or protective materials to individual boards; do not use excessive bubble wrap or shipping materials, such as packing "peanuts"; do not use excessive amounts of tape on interior or exterior wrappings. These requirements are designed specifically to reduce waste and energy and must be adhered to strictly.
The names of student participants, their schools, or faculty sponsors must not appear on the front of any board. An unsealed envelope holding a copy of the completed project submission form (see below) and design essay must be affixed to the back of each board. All boards should be numbered on the back in the order in which they should be viewed (i.e., 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.).
All presentations must be suitable for black-and-white reproduction. Students may use color if desired, but must ensure that distinct colors will be readily distinguishable tones when photographed in black-and-white. Entries may be either originals or high-quality reproductions (if original drawings are submitted, please make sure that adequate reproductions are made before submission).
A compact disc (CD) with electronic copies of the design boards (.pdf or .tiff format only) and design essay (.doc or .rtf format only) should be included in the student entry.
Media
Media for presentation is left to the discretion of the individual designer.
Format
Projects must be submitted on no more than four 20" x 20" (50 cm x 50 cm) illustration, foamcore, or other stiff lightweight mounting boards. Any other type of presentation (un-
mounted, three-dimensional, or mounted on wood, metal or glass) will be disqualified. The ultimate goal for a submission should be an aesthetically pleasing design combined with a thoughtful presentation of its building and/or technical information.
DRAWINGS
Design Information
Provide number of occupants and residents used for design calculations and total program square footage.
Site / Context Plan
Illustrating the salient ideas of the building within its site context.
Scale: 1" = 10'-0"
Building Plans, Sections and Elevations
Provide plans, sections and elevations to adequately describe the building and site.
Scale: 1/8" = 1’-0" or 1/4" = 1’-0" plans
Scale: 1/2" – 1’-0"
Perspective Vignettes
The use of perspective vignettes to illustrate movement through the site/building and to explain the design intentions are strongly recommended.
Diagrams
Designers are encouraged to incorporate diagrams that explain their intentions into the competition boards.
Physical Models
Model photographs may be incorporated into the presentation boards.
Text
Designers are encouraged to provide text describing intentions and specifically how the design incorporates universal design.
DESIGN ESSAY
A brief 500-word essay should appear as part of the presentation boards describing the most important concepts of the design project. The essay should explain how the design allows for use of the mixed-use development by residents and all users regardless of age or ability. Also, the essay should look at how the mixed-use development fits into the master plan for the neighborhood and serves as a livable community. Keep in mind that the presentation should graphically convey the design solution as much as possible, and therefore it should not rely on the design essay for a basic understanding of the project.