The Florida Foundation for Architecture is sponsoring a program to address the issue of school population growth through the creation of a series of modular classrooms called the “Sunshine State Modular Classrooms”.The design competition is focused on AIA Florida emerging professionals.  Emerging professionals are defined as architecture students attending any of the Schools of Architecture in the state, AIA Associate members, and AIA Architect members licensed less than 10 years.

The Competition is aimed at fostering research associated with the design of modular classroom units that can serve K through 12 student populations throughout the state of Florida. Solutions are being sought to address the design parameters of affordability, sustainability and structural durability within the Florida context. The design shall also address the “fluctuations in district populations” by providing a “modular” design solution which can be pre-manufactured and delivered to a school site and set up within weeks.

All Associate AIA members were emailed this invitation periodically, and the response has been great.  The deadline to register is Monday, April 27.  Please forward this invitation to emerging professionals in your firm that might be interested in this opportunity.  Cash prizes are available for the top three winners!

Dates to remember

April 27:  Deadline to Register

June 8:  Deadline to upload submissions

July 2:  Jury notifies finalists

August 1:  Finalists present at the AIA Florida Convention, Emerging Professionals track LuncheonFor more information and to register, CLICK HERE.  We look forward to seeing your designs!