Architect 2014-03.pdf

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 2014
issue of ARCHITECT, both
in print and online.
DEADLINE
Friday, April 18, 2014
regular submission deadline
(postmark)
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
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, 2014.
Submission requirements are
available at rdawards.com.
For more information, email: rdawards@architectmagazine.com
ENTER TODAY: RDAWARDS.COM