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Sustainable BARKitecture Solar Dog House Competition Official Contest Rules

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Introduction

Denver International Airport (DEN) - in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon

2017 is pleased to host Sustainable BARKitecture dog house competition for area architects and firms.

BARKitecture challenges entrants to design and build sustainable doghouses, to be judged by Solar

Decathlon organizers, DEN management, our Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS) and members of the

community.

Entrants are asked to pick one of the CATS dogs as inspiration for their house, catering to the animal’s

size, personality and preferences. Designs submitted should incorporate renewable energy and/or

possess some sustainable feature such as rainwater collection, solar-powered light, fan, music, water

recirculation, reclaimed materials, dual purposes, insulation, passive cooling, etc.

Submitted concept drawings (see Appendix. B) will be reviewed and up to twelve (12) designs will be

chosen to move forward into construction. Final houses will be displayed on the outdoor DEN Plaza to

be enjoyed by thousands of travelers and hotel guests at the Westin Denver International Airport, and

upon conclusion of the display period, all dog house prototypes will be auctioned off for charity.


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Table of Contents

CONTEST

Contest Introduction p. 3

Architecture p. 4

Engineering p. 4

Innovation p. 4

Sustainability p. 4

RULES

Authority p. 5

Administration p. 5

Participation p. 6

Site Operations p. 7

The Solar Panel p. 7

The Dog House p. 7

The Event p. 8

Following the Contest p. 9

Appendix A – Event Schedule p. 10

Appendix B – List of Deliverables p. 11

Appendix C – Timeline for Deliverables p.12


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CONTEST

Contests Introduction

Sustainable BARKitecture consists of four separately scored contests. The team with the highest total

points of the competition wins the overall Best in Show award. Points are earned through jury

evaluation and monitored performance. Measured contests are evaluated based on the criteria

indicated in the contest details.

Contest Number Contest Name Points

1 Architecture 100

2 Engineering 100

3 Innovation 100

4 Sustainability 100

In addition to Best in Show, there will be additional awards given. A full list of awards and their criteria

are listed below:

Award Number Award Name Criteria

1 Best in Show Highest number of total points awarded in the four (4) aforementioned contests.

2 Reserve Best in Show Second highest number of total points awarded in the four (4) contest.

3 Most Innovative Highest points in the innovation contest.

4 Most Sustainable Highest points in the sustainability contest.

5 People’s Choice Juried by airport patrons, staff and general public through social media channels.

6 Kid’s Choice Juried by school children who visit the dog house display as part of organized school activities.

7. Dog’s Choice Juried by our CATS & their owners.


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Architecture

The jury, comprised of DEN management, Solar Decathlon organizers and community members, shall assign an overall score for the design’s architectural conceptual coherence, merit, integration and implementation.

• How well did the team utilize an overall clear concept, idea or ideas to guide the development of the whole design process?

• How effectively will the overall architectural design offer a sense of inspiration and delight to solar Sustainable BARKitecture visitors?

• How effectively did the team create a holistic and integrated design, inclusive of space, structure and building envelope?

• How well did the team integrate energy efficiency concerns, energy production technology, and performance considerations into the architectural design?

Engineering

The jury shall assign an overall score for the design’s engineering merit and implementation.

• To what extent were unique approaches used to solve engineering design challenges?

• To what extent is energy-efficiency or renewable energy included as part of the design?

• How well does the design address maintenance, longevity, lifecycle costs, and functionality?

Innovation

The jury shall assign an overall score for the team’s innovation in concept and execution.

• To what extent does the design solution utilize new, unique or atypical technologies that improve upon the status-quo?

• To what extent will the innovations endure relative to the anticipated life-cycle of the dog house?

Sustainability

The jury shall assign an overall score for the team’s approach to sustainability.

• How well does the team integrate innovative sustainable design, detail, product and performance decisions into the competition prototype dog house?

• Does the competition prototype enable the reclamation and reuse of water utilized by the dog house?


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RULES

Authority

DEN is the sponsoring organization and its CEO has the final decision-making authority in all aspects of

the project and is the only rules official authorized to write and modify the rules.

The rules officials are the only organizers authorized to interpret the rules, revise the project schedule,

change a team’s score, or enforce the rules as required for the fair and efficient operation or safety of

the competition.

a. If there is any doubt or ambiguity as to the wording or intent of these rules, the decision of the

rules officials shall prevail.

b. Printed, electronic, and verbal communications from the rules officials shall be considered part

of, and shall have the same validity as, these rules.

Administration

Precedence

If there is a conflict between two or more rules, the rule having the later date takes precedence.

Violations of Intent

A violation of the intent of a rule is considered a violation of the rule itself.

a. Organizer email: For communications teams may email the organizers. The content of

communications sent to this email address remains confidential, unless the team grants

permission to the competition manager to divulge the content of these communications to the

other teams. The organizer email is: [email protected].

Prize Structure

a. At the conclusion of the public display, each participating team will be associated with a final

score between 0 and 400 points, calculated according to the procedures outlined in these rules,

based on actual team performance, and net of any penalties assigned.

b. The teams will be ranked according to their net score and will each earn a commemorative

plaque that recognizes their participation in Sustainable BARKitecture and the prize category,

provided and produced by DEN.

c. Through participation in the competition, the team agrees to accept the ranking and scores

determined by the organizers. The results of the contest are final. Teams may participate in the


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Protest process described in these Rules during the times indicated. No right to counsel is

authorized.

d. Winners will be announced on October 6, 2017 at a public event on the DEN Plaza adjacent to

the terminal and the Westin Hotel. Winner announcement information, date, and time will be

provided to all teams via email communication.

Decisions on the Rules

The “Decisions on the Rules” shall provide interpretations of the rules contained in this document.

Should a rules official make a decision that may affect the strategies of all teams, the rules officials will

add the decision to the “Decisions on the Rules” and notify the teams of the addition.

Participation

Entry

This project is open to Colorado architecture, engineering, or design firms, who may partner with

companies or organizations (see Team Sponsorship Recognition) as approved by DEN. If submission is

made by an engineering or design firm, a licensed architect must be part of the team, having reviewed

and signed off on the schematic design summary. Entry is determined through a proposal process. All

proposals are reviewed and ranked. Subject to the quantity and quality of proposals, a limited number

of teams will be selected for entry.

Contact Information

Each team shall provide a primary contact for their team.

Safety

Each team is responsible for the safety of its operations.

Use of Likeness, Content, and Images

Team members agree to the use of their names, likenesses, content, graphics, and photos in any

communications materials issued by the organizers and event sponsors.

Content and images (graphics and photos), and any publications in which the content and images

appear, may be viewable and made available to the general public via DEN and the Solar Decathlon 2017

websites with unrestricted use.


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The organizers and event sponsors will make all reasonable efforts to credit the sources of content and

images, although they may be published without credit.

Competition Withdrawals

Any team wishing to withdraw from the project must notify the organizers in writing.

Site Operations

Damage Liability

Each team is financially responsible for any damage it causes to the competition site.

The Solar Panels

DEN shall provide each team with a solar panel for the prototype dog house.

The Dog House

Maximum Dimensions

Each dog house should not exceed 8 feet in any one direction (height, width, depth).

Maximum Weight

Each dog house prototype shall weight no more than 250 lbs.

Required Elements

Each dog house prototype must include water bowl in design.

Each dog house prototype must incorporate renewable energy in some manner, and some sustainable

feature.

Each dog house shall be inspired by one of the DEN CATS animals, including size, preferences, breed and

temperament.


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The Event

Team & Team Sponsor Recognition

Team sponsors must be approved by DEN in advance of any commitments made between the team and

the sponsor, sponsors may be submitted for consideration to [email protected]. Once

approved, Team Sponsors may be recognized with text, logos, or both, but the text and logos must

appear in conjunction with the Sustainable BARKitecture, DEN and Solar Decathlon text and logo.

a. This rule applies but is not limited to all communications materials that will be on display on the

competition site.

b. Off-the-shelf components that feature a built-in manufacturer’s logo are acceptable and do not

need to be accompanied by the Solar Decathlon text and logo.

Recognition of Teams

Teams participating in Sustainable BARKitecture will receive the following rights and benefits:

a. Logo inclusion on in-airport signage promoting Sustainable BARKitecture leading up to and

during the competition. Logos will not represent more than 10% of the total sign area, per DEN

advertising policy. The average daily passenger traffic for DEN is 145,000 people.

b. Logo inclusion on flydenver.com leading up to and during the competition.

c. Logo inclusion and link to company website on Sustainable BARKitecture micro-site and voting

page leading up to and during the competition.

d. Dedicated sign sized approximately 11” x 14” placed on Plaza near the team’s dog house

prototype. Due to wind conditions on the Plaza, signs will be adhered to the concrete pavers

next to the house. Artwork to be approved in advance by DEN.

e. Inclusion in press release written and distributed by DEN, and additional media

communications.

f. Inclusion in DEN internal communications to approximately 30,000 employees leading up to the

competition.

g. Company/team inclusion in one social media post dedicated to showcasing the team’s individual

dog house.

Recognition of Team Sponsors

Team Sponsors participating in Sustainable BARKitecture will receive the following rights and benefits:

a. Logo inclusion on flydenver.com leading up to and during the competition.

b. Logo inclusion and link to company website on Sustainable BARKitecure micro-site and voting

page leading up to and during the competition.

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c. Inclusion on team dedicated sign placed on Plaza near the team’s dog house prototype. Due to

wind conditions on the Plaza, signs will be adhered to the concrete pavers next to the house.

Artwork to be approved in advance by DEN.

Logistics

a. Each team is responsible for costs of design, materials and construction of the dog house

prototype.

b. Each team is responsible for the transport of its dog house, the dog house’s contents, and all

necessary tools and equipment, and shall be responsible for any damage to or loss of such

items.

c. Each team is responsible for procuring all necessary equipment, tools, and supplies.

d. Each team is responsible for transportation, accommodations, food, and beverages.

e. Each team is responsible for making its own reservations and arrangements and for covering all

necessary costs.

Following the Contest

All dog house prototypes will become property of DEN following the public exhibit and contest and

teams will release all rights to the physical built structures as well as design plans and all submitted

deliverables.

DEN will turn over each dog house prototype to the Denver Dumb Friends League to conduct a public

auction for the purchase of each dog house. Denver Dumb Friends League will collect and receive the

proceeds of the auction.


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APPENDIX A EVENT SCHEDULES

Load in 9.18.17

Online voting, online auction 9.18.17 – 10.9.17

DEN Judging 10.6.17

Winners announced on the DEN Plaza 10.6.17


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APPENDIX B COMPETITION DELIVERABLES

Throughout the project, the organizers will require teams to submit deliverables necessary for ensuring

safety and for generating sufficient interest in the event.

Team Short Description

The team shall provide a 100 -word description of the team and its goals. This is expected to be used by

the organizers for outreach and for placement on the DEN website.

Schematic Design Summary

The schematic design proposal will be reviewed by the organizers and feedback will be provided. It will

not be reviewed by any juries and will not be made publicly available until after the completion of the

competition, with the exception of the renderings, which may be shared on the DEN website.

Format requirements are that the Schematic Design Summary be packaged into a single PDF file, though

renderings and/or audiovisuals may be submitted separately, if desired. Schematic Design Summary is

limited to ten (10) pages.

Content requirements include: 100 word description of the team and its goals as well as a

representation of dog house prototype.

Project Summary & Public Materials

The team shall submit an updated description of the project team and design approach, renderings,

graphic floor plans, logos, and other relevant information for use on the Solar Decathlon website and for

organizer outreach about the event. The team shall submit all public exhibit materials the team plans to

employ on the competition site, for organizer review of proper use of Solar Decathlon branding, sponsor

recognition, content, etc.

Team logo

Vector or high-resolution format appropriate for print.

Cost Estimate

Teams shall provide a complete construction cost estimate of all materials in excess of the solar panel

provided by DEN. The maximum budget amount for each dog house above the goods provided by DEN is

$1500.


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APPENDIX C DELIVERABLE SUBMISSION DATES & INSTRUCTIONS

MILESTONE DATE

Contest Opens 5.2.17

Teams submit Short Description and Schematic Design Summary once CATS inspiration has been assigned

through – 6.19.17

Selected teams announced 7.14.17

Selected teams submit Project Summary & Public Materials, Team logo and cost estimate.

9.15.17

Submissions should be sent by email to [email protected].

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