Architecture at Zero 2024

Architecture at Zero is an international design competition aimed at promoting sustainable design through decarbonization, equity, and resilience. Open to students and professionals from architecture, design, engineering, and planning fields, this competition engages participants in creating innovative and sustainable design solutions.

2024 Competition Challenge: Participants are tasked with designing a new building on the Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School campus in East Los Angeles (East LA), California. The new building will replace existing relocatable classrooms and include:

• Science Labs
• Art Classroom
• Maker Space
• Outdoor Learning Environments
• Teacher Workroom

Key Competition Information:

Eligibility:

• Open to students and professionals worldwide from the fields of architecture, design, engineering, and planning.

Competition Focus:

• Decarbonization: Strategies to reduce carbon emissions in building design.
• Equity: Inclusive design that considers diverse needs and promotes social equity.
• Resilience: Designs that are adaptable and resilient to climate change and other potential disruptions.

Program Location:

• The design challenge is based on Griffith STEAM Magnet Middle School in East LA, but it is important to note that this is an ideas competition and not tied to a real-world project implementation.

Submission Requirements:

• Designs should address the replacement of relocatable classrooms with the specified new facilities.
• Submissions should include innovative approaches to sustainable design, integrating the principles of decarbonization, equity, and resilience.
• Participants must consider the environmental context of East LA and incorporate outdoor learning environments that enhance the educational experience.

Submission Deadline:

• Specific submission deadlines and guidelines will be detailed on the Architecture at Zero competition website.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, sustainability, feasibility, and the incorporation of decarbonization, equity, and resilience principles.

Awards:

• Winning entries will receive recognition and may be showcased to highlight innovative approaches to sustainable design.

How to Participate:

1. Register: Participants must register for the competition through the Architecture at Zero competition portal.
2. Design: Develop a design proposal that meets the competition challenge criteria.
3. Submit: Upload your design submission following the detailed guidelines provided on the competition website.

Contact Information:

• For more details, registration, and submission guidelines, visit the Architecture at Zero official website or contact the competition organizers.

Important Notes:

• Ensure your design is innovative and demonstrates a strong understanding of the competition themes.
• Collaborate across disciplines to enhance the comprehensiveness and effectiveness of your design solution.
• Stay updated with any announcements or changes to the competition by regularly checking the official competition website.

This competition provides a unique opportunity to contribute to the discourse on sustainable design while showcasing your creativity and expertise in a global arena.

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