The science, art or profession of designing buildings or outdoor spaces.

1. Only one (1) original project may be submitted. The project must be the creation of the competing

contestant, rather than a replication of another architect’s design.

2. Six (6) copies of a typed 8-½ inch by 11-inch double-spaced paper must accompany the project. The

content of the paper, which should not exceed five (5) pages, should include overall statement of goals

and processes, design objectives, the history of the project and execution of the project. The student’s

submitted on or before the deadline specified.

3. Blueprints of the project must be 24 x 36 inches in length or width. The contestant must also submit a site

plan, floor plan, a minimum of two (2) elevations and a section of the design at appropriate scale.

4. Contestants are required to make an oral presentation, not to exceed five (5) minutes, explaining his/her

contestant to respond to the judges.

5. Contestants are required to construct a scaled model of his or her project. (Display tables and electricity

will be provided by the national office.)

6. Contestants must submit a Verification form from a qualified architect with an earned professional degree

or license. This person can also server as a coach, working closely with the student during the course of

the project to ensure the accuracy of the student’s research and qualification for entry.

1. quality of line work,

2. organization of drawings

1. workmanship

2. scale

1. Explaining Project

2. Establishing Parameters

3. Identifying Project Limitations and Design Objectives