As a leader in the field of educational facilities, you are invited to participate in the annual Northeast Region Exhibition of School Planning & Architecture.
Schools are more effective and caring places when they provide an inviting, comfortable, technology rich, and safe environment to the learner; recognizing that the learning environment has no boundaries. This collaborative educational planning approach at the intersection of architecture and engineering with learners, educators, and planners contributes to enhanced academic performance, fewer discipline problems, higher staff morale, and improved use of resources.
Multiple projects may be recognized as an award-winning educational facility. The jury will award projects that meet the criteria and stand out as exceptional and inspiring. The Edward Kirkbride Award may be given to a project that exhibits exceptional strength in each of the judging criteria. Each award winning project will be specially recognized at the conference award ceremony, distinguished in the exhibition, and promoted on the Northeast Region website and newsletter.
We require a two-panel minimum per project for display. The first two panels are included in the basic entry fee. Every panel thereafter and this may span multiple projects, will be an additional fee.
Online registration is closed
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Description
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Price
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Member Basic Fee
This entry fee includes the first two panels that you will submit. |
$250.00
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Non-Member Basic Fee
This entry fee includes the first two panels that you will submit. |
$350.00
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Additional Panel |
$50.00
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Panels must be picked up after the conference. Any panels that have not been picked up will be discarded unless arrangements are made for return.
Criteria
The jury considers how well the project satisfies its own planning and design intent. Any project designed by firms in the Northeast Region, or projects constructed within the Northeast Region that were designed by firms from outside of the Northeast Region, and have been completed within the last 5 years can be submitted for review. The evaluation considers both the written narrative and the planning and design responses in four areas, with the heaviest weighting on the learning environment.
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Learning Environment:
Describe how the learning environment:
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Reflects the desired learning program
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Supports a variety of Learning styles and methods for delivering instruction
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Supports a "Learning anytime, anywhere" philosophy
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Enables all Learners to be successful
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Supports future changes in Educational delivery systems.
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Physical Environment:
Describe the physical attributes of your learning environment and how it:
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Relates to the learner/user
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Supports the learning environment/activities
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Demonstrates sustainability
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Demonstrates appropriate use of materials, systems and other building elements
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Relates to the existing site and the greater environment
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Inspires both internally and externally
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Successfully achieves the Vision and Goals.
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Community Environment & Planning Process:
Define and describe the process used in the planning of this facility including:
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Who was involved in the process
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How did the process engage the community and affect the learning environment
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How did the Planning Team take advantage of the assets available within the community
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What methods were used throughout the process to ensure the final environment would align with the Vision and Goals set during the planning phase
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Include a timeline of the planning process and a list of participants.
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Applicability to Conference Theme:
Define and describe how the submission is applicable to the conference theme including:
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The employment of technical advances in architecture and engineering
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The use of technology, furniture, and/or an existing building as a catalyst for transformation
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Exhibit Panel Specifications
What are the panel specifications? All entries must be exhibited on a minimum of (2) two and a maximum of (6) six display panels. The first two boards must contain at a minimum:
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Site plan
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Typical floor plan or a combination site plan/floor plan
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Narrative of 400 word maximum responding to the revised criteria
All other images/architectural drawings submitted are at the discretion of the entrant.
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Displays must be mounted on 20" x 20" foam board panels (Gatorfoam or other suitable, lightweight, warp-proof material) in order to be accommodated in the display system. Multiple-panel displays can be mounted either vertically or horizontally.
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Panels will be Velcro-mounted on exhibit frames. Please include Velcro in your panel submission package.
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A return shipping label MUST be included or panels will be disposed of on site.
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Panels that do not conform to these specifications are unacceptable and will not be exhibited, nor will refunds be awarded.
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A4LE will provide the display system.
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All architectural drawings shall be shown legibly and accurately at scale, with numerical and graphic indication of scale.
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Descriptive data on the panels should include the following:
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Name and location of school's Design team – name of architect, educational planner, construction manager, general contractor and any other appropriate credits
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Name of owner (school district and superintendent's name or institution and president's name)
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Occupancy date
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Project data – grades housed and pupil capacity
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Project size – site size, gross area, area per pupil, net or gross?
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Project cost and cost per square foot – exclusive of land, landscaping, furniture, and professional fees.
Forms/Templates
Schedule
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April 3, 2015 |
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Electronic submittal package due to headquarters office |
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April 8, 2015 |
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Jury review begins |
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April 25, 2015 |
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Panels to arrive at annual conference center:
The Saratoga Hilton
534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: +1-518.584.4000 |
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April 27, 2015 |
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Awards presented at Luncheon |