Category | Idea Competition / Open to Students / Competition Result |
Type | International, Idea, Project, Open, Single-Stage, Onymous |
Genre | Pavilion, Storage |
Country | United States |
RegDeadline | 23 July 2011 GoogleCal iCal |
26 August 2011 (via Online) GoogleCal | |
Eligibility | Architecture students and practicing architects |
Description
Solar integrated design is no longer just a buzz phrase; it is happening. And the time is ripe for taking it to the next level by elevating form and function.
This is not a typical competition, all winning designs are expected to be utilized in built projects within a year of the competition completion.
Participants may choose to design all four prototypes as pieces belonging to one cohesive product line.
A: PAVILION
B: BIKE RACK
C: CARPORT [with integrated EV Charging Station]
D: AWNING [attach to building]
Jury
Rick Hunter (Microgrid Energy)
Marc Lopata (Microgrid Energy)
Professor Paul Donnelly with the Sam (Fox School of Design at Washington University in Saint Louis)
Prize
PAVILION:
- $1,000 prize
- The winner of the pavilion will have their prototype constructed by Microgrid Energy.
BIKE RACK: $500 prize
CARPORT: $500 prize
AWNING: $500 prize
Entry Fee
None
Entries
One 18”x 24” PDF
Timetable
Seminar Date: To Be Announced after registration deadline
Deliberation: September 2, 2011
Organizer
Microgrid Energy
Official Website
http://solarstructures2011.com/