SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITION // 2009 PROJECT PROGRAM ////// DESIGN A SUSTAINABLE FOOD CO-OPERATIVE MARKET ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all college and university level students (of any discipline and institution). Participants may work individually or as part of a team. Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged within and between educational institutions. Teams may be no larger than five individuals and only one entry is permitted per team. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.dvgbc.org
Delaware Valley Green Building Council SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITION 2009 PROJECT PROGRAM // DESIGN A SUSTAINABLE FOOD CO-OPERATIVE MARKET OVERVIEW The mission of the Delaware Valley Green Building Council (DVGBC) is to advance and promote sustainable and environmentally responsible planning, design, construction and operation of the region s buildings, landscapes, cities and communities, mindful of the legacy left for future generations. Each year, the DVGBC conducts a Sustainable Design Competition to engage students from regional colleges and universities. The goal is to incorporate sustainable design strategies into the college curriculum and empower students within the green building movement to become future leaders. Integrated with the LEED Green Building Rating System, the Design Competition unites students with esteemed individuals from the DVGBC and the local design community. Professors are encouraged to incorporate the Design Competition with the Spring 2009 college and university curriculum. The local DVGBC Competition is part of the national U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2009 Natural Talent Design Competition. Participants will compete in regional competitions across the nation to become local finalists and move on to compete for a national award at Greenbuild, the USGBC s annual Green Building Conference and Expo (www.greenbuildexpo.org). Finalists entries will be displayed and final judging will occur at Greenbuild Phoenix in fall of 2009. ELIGIBILITY The Competition is open to all college and university level students. Participants may work individually or as part of a team. Multidisciplinary teams are encouraged within and between educational institutions. Teams may be no larger than 5 individuals and only one entry is permitted per team. We strongly encourage individuals not participating as part of a design studio class to secure a faculty member or industry professional to act as an advisor during the design portion of the competition. Please check the USGBC website for a list of LEED Accredited Professionals in your area or contact your local USGBC chapter for help in identifying a professional advisor. REGISTRATION There is no registration fee. Each team/individual may only enter one local competition. This competition should be the competition geographically closest to your current location. If an individual does not meet the eligibility requirements of their local competition, they may compete in the next nearest local chapter s competition. PAGE 1 OF 9
Individuals Visit the USGBC website and register online at http://www.usgbc.org/egb. Registration with USGBC will be available December 31, 2008 at the above url address. There will be a list of participating localities; entrants will register for the competition in the area closest to them. All information must be complete to be considered a valid entry. A confirmation email will be sent from USGBC within seven (7) business days of receiving the registration, and will contain information on how to proceed. Registration is mandatory to receive additional instruction on project submittals. Teams Only one entry form should be submitted per team and a primary contact is required. This person will receive important information from the local competition committee and is responsible for final submission. The team contact will be responsible for all communication between the design team and the Competition Committee. Additionally, the team contact should disseminate all information from the Competition Committee to their entire team. COMPETITION CHALLENGE With the mainstream media s ever growing focus on the benefits of fresh food on physical well being and education, the DVGBC 2009 competition challenge involves the design of a sustainable food co-operative market. The project should act as a stimulus for the local neighborhood and economy in which it is sited. It should serve as a community gathering place, uniting urban areas with surrounding agricultural areas. Similar to the Reading Terminal Market of Philadelphia, the food co-operative must include individual vendors and retail spaces, incorporating environmental and sustainable practices. The program integrates both permanent indoor and seasonal outdoor retail and community spaces. This project is well suited to the exploration of the principles of integrated design, sustainability, and innovation, and the resulting impacts on human health and well being. SITE Option A Participants may elect to design using the provided site, located at N. 27 th Street and W. Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. Refer to Site Information on page 7. Option B Participants may also elect to identify and describe an alternative site location. Projects are encouraged to choose a site that is within the Greater Philadelphia region and/or local to the competition participant. If making an independent site selection, please choose a site with open access to the public, or clear your site visit with local authorities. PAGE 2 OF 9
PROJECT PROGRAM Indoor Market Accommodate a minimum of 25 vendors 5,000 SF Retail Stores Bookstore Sales/Display Area Storage Office Florist Sales/Display Area Workroom Storage Café Counter/Serving Storage Prep Area 2100 SF 300 SF 100 SF 300 SF 125 SF 75 SF 400 SF 400 SF 200 SF 2,500 SF 500 SF 1,000 SF Seating Area for Dining Accommodate a minimum of 100 people General Storage/Loading Service Areas Janitorial Closets, Men s and Women s Bathrooms BUILDING TOTAL 2,500 SF 1,000 SF 700 SF 13,200 SF SITE PROGRAM Outdoor Market Flexible, seasonal space to accommodate temporary vendors and open green space or agricultural area Parking Provide a minimum of 30 parking spaces with preferred parking for fuel efficient and low-emitting vehicles. PROJECT TOTAL 10,000 SF 8,000 SF 31,200 SF Note: Participants should be mindful of conventional building code requirements, though no codes other than ADA need to be explicitly met (i.e. local building code, IBC or UBC, fire code, etc.) PAGE 3 OF 9
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Board Each entry, whether individual or team, must consist of one (1) 30" x 40" foamcore or rigid poster board presentation board. Drawings must be mounted or drawn directly on the presentation boards in a vertical or portrait orientation. Any two-dimensional media may be used to present concepts including three-dimensional renderings, other digital renderings, photography, collage and hand renderings. All submissions must include a scaled and labeled site plan, building floor plans and a representation of the building elevations and building section information. Elevations and building section information is not limited to conventional oblique drawings. Presentation of the site selection analysis is strongly encouraged, particularly if the site selection was driven by sustainable thinking. All entries shall be anonymous. Entries will be identified by the accompanying submission form and survey found on page 8-9. Completed forms must be in a sealed envelope affixed to the back of the presentation board. Design Analysis Each entry must also submit a written design analysis of no more than 200 words discussing both design goals and sustainable design strategies. The written design analysis may be incorporated directly into the information on the front of the presentation board or alternatively attached to the board in an envelope securely mounted to the back of the board. Compact Disk All entries must include two digital copies of the presentation board and a PDF of the written design analysis on a compact disk media. One digital copy should be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format at 300 dpi, full size; the other copy should be submitted in JPEG or TIFF format at 72 dpi or web resolution. Submission Date The presentation board, including printed written statement, compact disk, submission form and survey in an envelope attached to the back of the board, must be received by May 4th, 2009 at 12:00pm. Failure to follow the submission requirements could result in disqualification at the judges discretion. FINALISTS Finalists at the local level will be given additional time to develop and detail their designs. Finalists will be permitted two (2) 30 x 40 presentation boards for final presentation at Greenbuild in Phoenix. The finalists may be given specific LEED credits to consider, including material samples and details. An electronic copy of the two boards for entry will be due to the National EGB Competition Committee October 2, 2009. These electronic copies should be PDF files formatted to fit on an 11x17 sheet. Entrants are responsible for ensuring both boards are physically present at the Greenbuild Conference and Expo in Phoenix, for display and final judging. This will be coordinated with the National EGB Committee toward the end of September. Finalists are strongly encouraged to attend Greenbuild but are not required to do so. All projects in the final round of judging will also be posted to the Emerging Green Builders Website. As earlier stated, final presentations can be further developed and modified from the original project submission, although not redesigned. There must be a clear relation to the original submission. The Competition Committees at both levels reserve the right to disqualify any entry perceived to be redesigned. PAGE 4 OF 9
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL At minimum, (2) 30 x40 boards must include: o Site plan providing context (scale at the discretion of the entrant) o Building Section o Floor plan o Illustration of key elements of sustainable infrastructure and building systems o Wall section OR detail illustrating special environmental features o Do not include names or the name of your team on the board All entries must remain anonymous at all levels. Each entry must also provide a digital file of the image as a JPEG or TIFF format at 300dpi, full size. Failure to follow the submission requirements could result in disqualification. This will be left up the judges discretion. A one-page written design analysis in PDF form to provide the judges with further insight into the submissions. All entries need to be submitted in English. 2. Other important notes: LEED is a design guideline only. It is understood that this will not portray an accurate LEED score. No LEED credit interpretation rulings will be provided. Designs do not need to be engineered for construction. You should be mindful of conventional design practices, although no other codes other than ADA need to be explicitly met (e.g. local building code, IBC or UBC, fire code, etc.). SUBMISSION EVALUATION CRITERIA Conceptual design Program and design goals fulfillment entrants must state and fulfill their design goals Integration of sustainable design strategies and applicability to LEED criteria Creativity in process, design and innovation Engagement of environmental, economic, and social aspects of the project Overall energy reduction and its documentation Multi-discipline teams will be taken into account for their attempt at integrated design process and cross discipline collaboration. AWARDS A diverse panel of judges will be assembled to select the winners based on the evaluation criteria. Please consult the competition website for an announcement of judges and awards event time and location. Local DVGBC Competition Awards Cash prizes will be awarded ranging from $250 to $1000. All winners will receive a 1 year student Emerging Green Builders membership to the DVGBC. The DVGBC will also be providing a stipend for the 1 st place individual or team to attend Greenbuild 2009. National USGBC 2009 Natural Talent Design Competition Awards The second phase of judging will occur at Greenbuild 2009 where the top winner from each local Competition will compete at the national level with a renowned panel of judges. PAGE 5 OF 9
1st Place $5,000 2nd Place $2,000 3rd Place Honorable Mention SUBMISSION DISPLAY It is intended that the award winning entries will be displayed in diverse venues such as DVGBC events, the AIA Philadelphia Bookstore, the EPA Regional Office, as well as being circulated through participating Colleges and Universities, etc. COMPETITION SCHEDULE December 31, 2008 Spring 2009 May 4, 2009 @ 12:00pm May 6, 2009 October 1, 2009 Registration available on the USGBC website. Check the DVGBC competition website for additional info regarding additional resources, awards criteria, and FAQs. Latest time for local judging submission to arrive at announced location. Awards ceremony check the DVGBC website for location and time. National deadline for those chosen to compete at Greenbuild. DISCLAIMER The National EGB Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. The USGBC is not liable for lost or misdirected, late or substantially incomplete entries, as well as any entries containing text/images that identify the designer to jurors. The decisions and opinions of the jurors represent their professional viewpoints, not the opinion of USGBC. All prizes will be awarded at the discretion of USGBC and all decisions are final. All drawings, photographs, photocopies and other physical materials submitted to the competition become the property of the USGBC and will not be returned. It should be emphasized that this competition is purely conceptual, and the selection of finalists or prize-winners in no way indicates intent of the property owners to implement the proposed schemes. Upon registering for this competition, all competitors agree to waive any and all claims against the USGBC as a result of the competition. Also, by registering, the entrants transfer unlimited use for publication, exhibition and electronic posting of all entries to the USGBC. All images must either be created by the team or sufficiently cited. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. Fill out and return the Image Use Form found on the USGBC website www.usgbc.org\egb prior to submitting for your local competition. This competition, headed by the USGBC Emerging Green Builders Committee, has no intention to award or grant any building contracts for the designs submitted in this competition. For additional information and questions, visit www.dvgbc.org. Local contact: dvgbc.competition@gmail.com with any questions about the program. PAGE 6 OF 9
Delaware Valley Green Building Council SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITION 2009 SITE INFORMATION // 27 TH Street and W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA AT A GLANCE Northwest Philadelphia Approximately 53,000 SF Dense, urban location with surrounding residential neighborhood BACKGROUND This tight-knit neighborhood is north of the Philadelphia Art Museum and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Girard Avenue is an active commercial throughway that has small-scale retail, offices and a number of fast food restaurants. The Schuylkill River Park and Kelly Drive recreational trail are to the west of the site. Neighboring the site to the east is Girard College, a K-12 boarding school that is one of the oldest educational institutions in Philadelphia. The site is accessible by public bus lines, as well as the Girard Avenue trolley. PAGE 7 OF 9
Delaware Valley Green Building Council SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITION 2009 SUBMISSION FORM TO BE ENCLOSED IN A SEALED ENVELOPE AFFIXED TO THE BACK OF THE SUBMISSION BOARD. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 4, 2009 at 12pm EST. PLEASE SEE THE COMPETITON WEBSITE FOR DELIVERY LOCATION. ALL INFORMATION BELOW MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AN OFFICIAL SUBMISSION. Name of Student/Students: School/University Affiliation: Mailing Address of participating student(s): Contact Information for notification in the event of a winning submission: Telephone number(s): Cell: Home: Email(s): Name of faculty sponsor or industry professional Faculty sponsor or industry professional telephone (optional): Faculty sponsor or industry professional email (optional): Would you like to receive information regarding events and student memberships in the DVGBC through Emerging Green Builders via e-mail? Yes No Thanks Please include this completed form, with a compact disk including your project and a printed narrative in a sealed envelope affixed to the back of your submission board. Thanks for your submission! PAGE 8 OF 9
Delaware Valley Green Building Council SUSTAINABLE DESIGN COMPETITION 2009 Please fill out the survey below. (5 being excellent and 1 being poor) How would you rate your knowledge of sustainable design before the competition? 5 4 3 2 1 How would you rate your knowledge of sustainable design after the competition? How would you rate the quality and clarity of the program? How was your experience in registering for the competition? How helpful was the website and information found there to you? How well did the competition succeed in increasing your interest in sustainable design? Have you competed in this competition before? Would you compete in this competition again? If no, why not? Have you competed in other sustainable design competitions? Are you a member of the DVGBC? Are you a member of the USGBC? Additional Comments: Yes No PAGE 9 OF 9