The program is open to all registered architects, landscape architects, planners,interior designers, associate architects and students in the Washington Metropolitan area. The individual(s)submitting a given project must be (a)member(s) of the design team responsiblefor it, though not necessarily the head ofthat team. Projects that have won this award in previous years are not eligible for resubmission.
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
The awards program is divided into two categories:• Theoretical Purely exploratory work without a client involved; e.g. submissions fordesign competitions, student projects,hypothetical or research.• Unbuilt Commissioned ProjectsPlanning, public space, urban design,buildings, interiors, transportation infrastructure, monuments, public art,etc – any project type. There are nogeographical or other restrictions onthe location of projects that ultimatelymay be built. Projects must not have begun construction by thesubmission deadline.
JURY
There shall be at least three jurors fromthe Washington area which may includepracticing and academic architects,interior designers, landscape architects,and members of (local or federal)commissions, boards, governing agencies,and members of the Washington buildingcommunity. The jurors shall be selectedand/or approved by the Executive Committeeof the Washington Chapter/AIA.The composition of each jury is at theChapter’s discretion and shall notbe subject to review. The jury shallhave the sole authority to determinewhether and how many awards shall be awarded.
SCREENING COMMITTEE
The Executive Committee of theWashington Chapter/AIA may appointa committee to screen all entries andverify their compliance with therequirements specified herein. The Executive Committee may also appointimpartial individuals to assist thejury throughout the examination ofsubmissions. No screening committee member or jury assistant shall participate or cast a vote during the jury proceedings.The Chapter staff shall assist in the screening of entries and may assist thejurors as needed during its deliberations.
AWARDS
The jury shall have the sole authority to determine which and how many awards are justified in each category. Nominimum or maximum number ofawards has been established. Projects shall be considered on their own merits regardless of size or scope. The jury’sdecisions shall be final and not subjectto review.
REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Projects must be registered online at www.aiadc.com and be received at the offices of the Washington Chapter/AIAno later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,June 30, 2010. No extensions shall bepermitted under any circumstances,and late projects will be disqualified.