A minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 digital images with plans and interior and exterior views sufficient to fully illustrate each entry (minimum of 5 for unbuilt) are required. The site will only display 12 images. Animations are not eligible.

Floor Plans and Site Plans are required for all entries, except Interiors, which may omit the site plan. Site Plans must include a north arrow and a scale. Other drawings, i.e., sections, axonometric views, elevations, graphic data and details may be included.

Views of both interiors and exteriors are required except when Interiors were done by another design professional. Exterior views should show all sides of a project. Exceptions might be party wall construction or a project with many similar buildings. Views, where possible, should show the project in the context of its immediate surroundings (i.e., adjacent streets and buildings).

Exterior views should be primarily daylight views unless night views relate directly to the project use or effect, such as marquees, or special illumination.

For renovation projects, views taken before and after construction are required.

Any visuals containing firm identification or logo will be rejected.

All content submitted will be displayed. No images will be hidden from the public gallery.

Using the password, submitting individuals and firms will be able to upload images and text themselves and to adjust the display of their entries until they choose to submit them to the Awards Committee and the Jury. Once submitted, the entry’s display and content can no longer be altered. The entry will be reviewed and checked for completeness by the committee after which it will appear on the web site for viewing by the Jury Members and the public.

Common questions concerning the Digital Submittal Process and Requirements are answered in the website’s FAQ Section. Entrants should use the Contact Form to post their own questions.

The maximum file size is 200kB (the smaller the file size the faster your project will load in the browser - the recommended file size is around 100kB).

The following text is required for a complete entry:

1. Project Description (max. 500 words)
   Example of possible paragraphs:
   1. Context
   2. Program/Scope
   3. Budget/Cost
   4. Special Challenges/Unusual Characteristics
   5. Solution/Design
2. Short Version of the above (max. 150 words)
3. Project information including firm or author’s name, location and credits.

NOTE: Do not include any credit information in the descriptive texts I and II. All credit information needs to be in III.

An Exhibit of Submittals will be held at Center Coast Plaza. All Participants are encouraged to submit a board for display.

Please note: This event is for public display only, and will not be judged. The Exhibit of submittals provides an opportunity to show your work to the public eye. You are encouraged to put your company logo on the display boards for the Exhibit of submittals, however please do not place your logo on any of the online submittals, as they will be judged.

Requirements:

1. 20" x 20" x 3/16" black foam core board / one per submittal
2. Maintain 1” clear border on core board
3. Deliver to AIAOC office by 5 PM September 20

Model Requirements:

1. Models are also requested for display at the exhibit of submittals.
2. Models cannot exceed 30" x 30" & 18" H. The model should be secured with a Plexiglas cover and have a finish trim.
3. The model must be one of the submitted award projects.
4. The AIA committee reviewing the models submitted to the AIA will place a premium on models that illustrated the design process, therefore finish/marketing type model will not be considered.
5. There will be no security for the models and the AIA cannot guarantee the condition of such after the display is removed from South Coast Plaza.
6. For each selected model the entry submitting firm or individual will be required to delivered and pick up from the exhibit on the required dates. Installation and breakdown will occur after before the center is opened.
   
   
   
   
   
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