Architectural Design
Description
Participants develop a set of architectural plans and related materials in response to an annual architectural design challenge and construct a physical, as well as a computer-generated model, to accurately depict their design. Participants must demonstrate an understanding of and aptitude for architectural design, the development of plans, modeling techniques and practice, and the awareness of the role that the built environment can play in human behavior and interactions.
2023-24 Design Challenge
Design a multi-generational vacation home on a stream, river or lake, where family memories can be made to last a lifetime.
Stanwood HS, 2023 1st Place
Event Resources
Event Examples
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Event Deadlines
January 11, 2024
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor. Only the team captain will be able to upload the file.
Students will submit sketches and CAD drawings of the home, and photos of the model.
Students will submit as a single, multi-page PDF document.
March 2024
Students will submit their portfolio and model on Wednesday evening.
Semifinalist list will be posted Friday afternoon.
Semifinalist interviews will take place Friday afternoon/evening.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must belong to an affiliated TSA chapter, register for competition by December 15, 2023, and pay the $30 competition fee. Participants must also meet the January 11 event deadlines (see above) to “qualify” for the Washington TSA State Conference in March.
To compete at the WTSA State Conference, students must have been registered in December, met the Jan. 11 deadline, and then register in February for the State Conference ($420/$500 per student package price (4 or 2 students per room)).
At the state level, 3 teams (may be a team of 1) per chapter may compete.
Additional Information
Event Coordinator: Jennifer Smith, jsmith@washingtontsa.org
Event Manager: Kari Potter, kpotter@washingtontsa.org