Real estate developers and property managers like Transwestern are using the LEED ® green building program to improve the performance of its buildings. Better buildings, better business. Allan Skodowski Senior Vice President Sustainability Transwestern usgbc.org/LEED Circle no. 86 or http://architect.hotims.com
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL CALL FOR ENTRIES New technologies are revolutionizing the process and product of architecture. To celebrate advances in building technology, ARCHITECT magazine announces the eighth annual R+D Awards. The awards honor innovative concepts, systems, and materials at every scale—from HVAC and structural advances to digital technologies and programs, and to discrete building materials such as textiles and wood composites. CATEGORIES The awards will be judged in three categories, reflecting different stages in the research and development process: • Prototype—Products, materials, systems, and software that are in the prototyping and testing phase. • Production—Products, materials, systems, and software that are currently available for use. • Application—Products, materials, systems, and software as used in a single architectural project or group of related architectural projects. The jury will consider newly introduced technologies as well as unconventional uses of existing technologies. Entries will be judged for their documented or prospective innovation in fabrication, assembly, installation, user engagement, and performance. All entries will be judged according to their potential to advance the aesthetic, environmental, social, and technological value of architecture. ELIGIBILITY The awards are equally open to architects, designers of all disciplines, engineers, manufacturers, researchers, and students. PUBLICATION The winning entries will appear in the July <strong>2014</strong> issue of ARCHITECT, both in print and online. DEADLINE Friday, April 18, <strong>2014</strong> regular submission deadline (postmark) Wednesday, April 23, <strong>2014</strong> late submission deadline (postmark; additional fee is required) FEES First entry: $175 first entry Additional entries: $95 each Late entries: $50 additional fee per entry by April 23, <strong>2014</strong>. Submission requirements are available at rdawards.com. For more information, email: rdawards@architectmagazine.com ENTER TODAY: RDAWARDS.COM