Student Competitions

Competition details

Schools Of Tomorrow - Student Design Competition

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Submission deadline

18 of October, 2010
competition is over.
First prize

1st $2.500, 2nd 1,500. 3rd $750 4th-6th $500
Eligibilities
- Undergraduate level
- Graduate level
- MBA Student
regions

Global
categories
- Arts & Design
- Architecture
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The design of educational facilities serves as a major focus for architects and the communities in which they live and work. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that there were 95,726 public schools in the United States in 2005, nearly 10,000 more than in 1995. And even in the current economic downturn, the American Institute of Architects indicates that the design and construction of schools represents the driving force of designs fees for architecture firms in the United States.

To research, respond to and highlight the unique aspects of designing an elementary school that serves the selected site and community.
To build knowledge about materials, products, and daylighting techniques (primarily using Kawneer architectural aluminum building products and systems) that can help earn LEED® certification points while creating a bright and fun atmosphere for learning.
To design a sustainable facility utilizing the USGBC LEED® building standards.*
To design a facility that uses the physical environment too support the learning process.
To encourage the use of sustainable and universal design principles for development of both the building and site.

Submissions can be the work of an individual or a group of up to 4 members. While the design competition focuses on issues more suitable for advanced students, all architecture and design students worldwide may enter. Additionally, young designers that have graduated within 18 months of the registration deadline may enter. Submissions should be principally the product of work in a design studio, planning class, design charrette or a person's spare time.

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 $10.00 submission fee for non-members. Competition entries may be the work of an individual or team.

Registrations must be completed through this Web site by 5:00 pm, Eastern Time, on Monday, October 18, 2010. Within two business days of registering, a confirmation will be emailed to any and all individual. Please keep a copy of this confirmation for your records as verification.