The American Institute of Architecture Students presents

2007-08 Ethel Percy Andrus House of Freedom
Design Competition
a competition sponsored by

Sponsored by AARP and the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), the program will challenge students to learn about universal design and designing for an aging population while creating a single family home. Total prize money is $7,225, including $2,500 for the winning design.

Change in Program: In the Required Drawings - Building Plans, Sections and Elevations the scale has been ***changed to 1/8" = 1'-0"***.

The objectives of this competition are:
•          To research, respond to and highlight the unique aspects of designing a home that allows a person to age in place with dignity.
•          To build knowledge about materials, products and installation related to universal design and design for aging.
•          To design a home that accommodates the needs of a family regardless of age and ability.
•          To encourage designers to utilize sustainable and universal design principles for development of the building.

Click here to register for the competition! If you are still interested in registering for the competition, please contact the AIAS.