August 21, 2019

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Washington, DC – August 7, 2019 – The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is proud to announce the winners of the 2019 In Studio Model competition in conjunction with Modular Building Institute (MBI), an the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction

AIAS members were asked to share their models that showcase commercial modular construction. This competition was open to all years and skill sets.

FIRST PLACE | $500

Caleb Lawrence

Kennesaw State University @clawrenceaias

 

SECOND PLACE | $250

Nathan Violette & Matt Nguyen

Wentworth Institute of Technology @nate_violette

 

THIRD PLACE | $100

Erin Langan

New Jersey Institute of Technology @erin.m.langan

 

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ABOUT THE AIAS

The American Institute of Architecture Students is a non-profit, student-run organization dedicated to programs, information and resources on issues critical to architecture and the experience of education. For more information, visit www.aias.org or call Kimberly Tuttle at (202) 808-0036.

ABOUT THE MODULAR BUILDING INSTITUTE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Founded in 1983, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the international non-profit trade association serving modular construction. Members are manufacturers, contractors, and dealers in two distinct segments of the industry – permanent modular construction (PMC) and relocatable buildings (RB). MBI strives to keep up with the latest trends of the modular/offsite construction industry and has expanded its membership over the years to include architects, owner/developers, and general contractors.

The mission of the MBI Educational Foundation is to expand opportunities, increase awareness, and foster growth in the commercial modular construction industry by supporting research and development, providing scholarships for students, and developing partnerships and alliances with complementary organizations.