- Where did the idea for this competition come from?
- When will the finalists be announced?
- Do I have to be an architect or designer to compete?
- I am a student, should I also pay the registration fee?
- I have a couple of ideas. Can I submit more than one?
- Is it possible to apply with an already built facade?
- In the described selection criteria for the Jury – are they of different importance? Are they weighed differently by the Jury?
- Can I put my first idea sketch in and replace it over time?
- How can I ask further questions?
Where did the idea for this competition come from?
Transsolar KlimaEngineering presented "Cloudsacpes" at the 12th Architecture Biennale in Venice in cooperation with Tetsuo Kondo Architects. They are the first engineering firm to participate in the Architecture Biennale. The installation is an abstraction of a climate phenomena which unveils the techniques used in their practice, that usually remain unseen. Next to the visual cloudscapes, Transsolar wants to create a virtual cloudscape: an online platform where people can post their innovative ideas about sustainable design. The first step for this is the online competition Cloudscap.es Award, which will be publicized in a broad media campaign to encourage public participation. By sponsoring sustainable ideas, Transsolar, with their international partners, intends to mobilize the creative power of design to explore and embody the most innovative sustainable techniques.
When will the finalists be announced?
Finalists will be selected each month by online voting. The first 6 finalists will be announced on October the 15th, the next 6 on November 15th, and the last announcement will be on December 15th. After each selection the counting of the votes will restart. Those participants who are selected as finalist, starting from the day of the announcement, can already prepare the additional material for the final submission on December 30th, 2010.
Do I have to be an architect or designer to compete?
This competition is open to everyone, not only architects and engineers, but also artists, students, dreamers, inventors are encouraged to participate.
I am a student, should I also pay the registration fee?
Because this is an online competition and anyone can submit and vote via internet, we want to make sure that all participants are serious about their submission. Therefore a small fee of $ 50 is required for each competition entry.
I have a couple of ideas. Can I submit more than one?
You may submit as many ideas as you like.
Is it possible to apply with an already built facade?
Yes.
In the described selection criteria for the Jury – are they of different importance? Are they weighed differently by the Jury?
No, they are not weighed differently. The formation of the jury is includes experts in all fields to make sure that different aspects are brought into discussion, when the final winners are chosen.
Can I put my first idea sketch in and replace it over time?
No. Only finalists can replace their sketches after the monthly selection, according to the submission requirements.
How can I ask further questions?
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