Off the Grid MS
# Description
Participants conduct research on a sustainable architectural design for a home in a country of the team's choosing other than the team's resident country. Teams will create a display and a model. The model can be of the home designed by the team, or of a specific aspect of their design. Semifinalists demonstrate competency by presenting and responding to questions about their design.
# Theme
2022-2023 Design Brief: Design a home in a country containing a forest biome for a family of four (4) with three (3) generations living in the home. The country can be any country containing the forest biome of your choie. The house must be designed for an area that does not have access to a power grid. In addition, the house must include a renewable energy source, vegetation gardening system for food production, and solve one (1) problem that is specific to the area.
Careers Associated
Appraiser
Architect
Construction Manager
Interior Designer
Urban and Regional Planner
# Oklahoma Eligibility
Three (3) teams per chapter may participate; a team of one (1) is permitted.
# Coordinators
The individuals listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.
Larry Straining
larrystraining@collinsville.k12.ok.us
Event Coordinator
Melissa Stebbins
mstebbins@commercetigers.net
Event Manager