The 2008 Natural Talent Design Competition is being coordinated by the Boston Emerging Green Builders and is now open for registration!
Do you want to highlight your work and get paid to go to Greenbuild? Are you interested in forming a team and participating in the competition?
Find out more below!
The USGBC Natural Talent 2008 Design Competition provides an applied learning experience in the principles of integrated design, sustainability, innovation, and social consciousness, all of which are components of the LEEDTM Green Building Rating System. Participants will compete in a local competition, and the top winner will move on to compete for a national award at GREENBUILD 2008.
USGBC awards include Green Building Scholarships, as well as travel and registration to GREENBUILD the USGBC's Annual Green Building Conference and Expo, where finalists' entries will be displayed and final judging will take place. GREENBUILD will be held here in Boston, MA, November 2008.
The local competition is directed to the notion that a sustainable future must include the rejuvenation of our existing buildings, and that there is great potential in the modern classics of our city, and other cities throughout our nation. Please note: Entries are now due August 1st. Local winners will receive $1000 for 1st place as well as travel, lodging and registration to GREENBUILD 2008; $500 for second and $250 for 3rd place. National winning teams will receive $5,000 for 1st and $2,000 for 2nd!
General Entry Information
Please download and carefully read the Competition Program.
Teams:
• The competition is open to university level students (all disciplines) and individuals within five years of graduation.
• Both individuals and teams are permitted to enter but teams should consist of no more than 5 members and it is encouraged that the participants come from diverse backgrounds such as designers - building, landscape, interior etc., engineers, urban planners, green consultants and others.
• Teams are encouraged to secure an industry professional or faculty member to serve as an advisor to the team. USGBC will not recommend advisors.
Schedule:
Date Change!! August 1st- Submission deadline for local competitions
Aug 21 st - Local winners announced
Oct 1st - National deadline for those chosen to compete at GreenBuild
For additional information and questions visit the FAQ page: http://www.usgbc.org/egb
You can access the program from the USGBC website:
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=4039
If your questions are not answered on the EGB website, contact the local EGB Design Competition Committee at: egb.boston.competition@gmail.com or visit the local EGB website.