Project Overview

Provide a general description of the project and client. (150 words)

Design Challenge

Describe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum)  

Design Process

Describe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum)  

Design Solutions

What strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum)  

Supporting Materials

Upload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB.  

Client Statement

Provide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum).

Focus Statement

Describe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to promote holistic health by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).   
Design has the power to benefit the holistic physical, mental and emotional well-being of occupants.

• Evaluate material manufacturing and supply chains to eliminate substances detrimental to human health.  
• Connect occupants to nature and provide access to restorative environments.
• Improve indoor environmental quality.
• Address prevalent health concerns for occupants and community members.
• Include elements that create celebration of place.
• Promote and provide education on healthy and active lifestyles.
• Integrate beauty and delight. 

Products and Materials Disclosure

Where products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles, and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB.

Visual Components

Images

Provide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB.

Plans and Drawings

Provide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB.

Project Overview

Provide a general description of the project and client. (150 words maximum) 

Design Challenge

Describe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum)  

Design Process

Describe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum)  

Design Solutions

What strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum)  

Supporting Materials

Upload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB. 

Client Statement

Provide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum).

Focus Statement

Describe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to integrate diverse populations by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).  
 
At its best, design is a process that engages diverse stakeholders and equally benefits people with different backgrounds and needs to achieve equitable outcomes. 

• Include perspectives of underserved or underrepresented populations.
• Evaluate material manufacturing supply chains to support ethical and sustainable production, while eliminating exploitative labor practices and unfair wages.
• Create buildings that offer universal access for all occupants.
• Educate occupants about the fair and equitable treatment of human, plant and animal life.
• Address both social and economic factors to positively impact future occupants and society.
• Understand how design can support neurodiversity.

Products and Materials Disclosure

Where products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB. 

Visual Components

Images

Provide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB.

Plans and Drawings

Provide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB.

Project Overview

Provide a general description of the project and client. (150 words)  

Design Challenge

Describe the design challenge(s) of the project. (150 word maximum)  

Design Process

Describe the full design process your team used throughout the project to identify challenges, develop solutions and achieve desired goals. (300 word maximum)  

Design Solutions

What strategies did the team use to solve the design challenge(s). (300 word maximum)  

Supporting Materials

Upload images that visually support the design challenge, design process and solutions. Images can be uploaded in JPG, JPEG, PNG formats and cannot exceed 2MB.  

Client Statement

Provide a brief statement, including an approved quote for possible publication, from your client on how this project addressed their needs (250 word maximum).

Focus Statement

Describe how this project meets or exceeds excellence to foster community cohesion and resilience by addressing at least three of the concepts below. (250 word maximum).

Design presents the opportunity to connect the built environment and the community, create physical and social resilience, and promote engagement and harmony amongst diverse populations.

• Create human scaled, pedestrian-friendly environments.
• Build connections between people and strengthen community.
• Foster physical resilience to support adaptation.
• Foster social resilience, building trust and safety.
• Invest in local economies to stimulate local economic growth and strengthen community ties.
• Preserve and reflect positive traditions, culture, and values of the local community and culture. 

Products and Materials Disclosure

Where products and materials comprise a substantial portion (over 25%) of the project, submit manufacturer names and product line information for flooring, walls, millwork, ceilings, lighting, furnishings/casework, textiles and other noteworthy materials. Provide as a PDF no larger than 2MB.

Visual Components

Images

Provide a minimum of five (5) and maximum of ten (10) images of the project. Images cannot include identifying firm information. Images can be accepted as JPG, JPEG, PNG and cannot exceed 2MB.

Plans and Drawings

Provide a minimum of one (1) and maximum of three (3) drawings, such as 2D sketches, diagrams, hand renderings, 3D computer-generated renderings, digital materials and/or storyboards. Composites are allowed. Do not exceed three (3) composites per drawing. Files cannot exceed 2MB.