CALL FOR ENTRIES

2008 ACCESSIBLE DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM

 

The Disability and Communication Access Board announces the 2008 “Accessible Design Awards.” The goal of the award program is to recognize buildings, facilities and sites that are not only accessible but also aesthetic, functional and that enhances the entire user experience.

 

We are currently looking for examples of creative and exemplary design from design professionals that not only comply with accessibility codes, but are “Designed for All”. Projects will be judged in three categories:

  Public Design (Non-residential)

  Private Design (Non-Residential)

  Residential Design (Public or Private)

 

Award recipients will be honored and recognized at the 2008 Disability Access Conference Luncheon on October 16, 2008 at the Ala Moana Hotel.  

 

ELIGIBILITY:

The awards program is open to all individuals/firms whose project was substantially complete within five years prior to the submittal deadline of July 30, 2008. The submitted entries must be located within the State of Hawaii and must comply with all applicable building and accessibility codes. Projects may be either new construction or alterations. Entrants may not be any member of this year’s jury or employees of their respective firms. Previous “Accessibility Design Awards” winning projects are not eligible to enter.

 

ENTRY FEE:

No entry fee. If submittals are mailed, the entrant of the submittal must pay all postage costs. The Disability and Communication Access Board will not be responsible for any damages the submittal may incur while in transit.

 

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:

The deadline for completed entries is July 30, 2008. Entries must be received by 4:00 p.m., no exceptions. Award recipients will be notified by phone no later than September 1, 2008.

 

All entries will become the property of the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB); they will not be returned.  DCAB reserves the right to use the materials in future DCAB events, presentations, exhibits or trainings. The award winners will also be featured on the Disability and Communication Access Board website.

 

JUDGING CRITERIA:

Project entries will be judged on the following criteria:

• Program/Design Criteria achieved

• Functionality

• Design Aesthetics

• Accessibility Compliance

 

JURY:

Judging will be conducted by the Standing Committee on Facility Access of the Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB).  The jury may select to visit any project during the judging period.

 

SUBMITTAL FORMAT:

Each submittal shall include:

• Entry Form

• Written Narrative

• One - Two (1-2) Presentation Board(s)

 

The completed entry form shall accompany each submittal and shall not be attached to the narrative or presentation boards.  Each entry will be given an identification number which will be used to identify the submittal during judging.

 

Entrants may submit more than one project.  Each project must be packaged and submitted separately as individual entries.  A separate entry form, written narrative and presentation board must be submitted for each project entry.

 

Written Narrative:

One (1) page, 8-1/2” x 11” format, project description and narrative shall be submitted.  The narrative shall explain the program or design criteria, how the design met the program requirements and any other significant information relative to the design and accessibility. Narratives shall not include the name of the developer or owner, nor shall it identify the designer or design firm in any way.  Narratives shall be placed in a sealed envelope attached to the back of the presentation board. The outside of the envelope shall include the name of the project only; no other identifying information shall be included.

 

Presentation Boards:

One - Two (1-2) 30” x 42” Presentation quality board(s) must be submitted. Winning entries will be publicly displayed at the awards luncheon. (If the board is not of sufficient thickness to prevent warping, it is recommended that it be mounted to a 3/16” thick foam core board.) Boards submitted shall be two-dimensional; no three-dimensional models will be accepted. On the back of the presentation board in the upper left hand corner, the name of project shall be noted.  No other identifying information shall be included.

 

The presentation board(s) are required to include:

•Name of the project (Exclude name or logo identifying the design firm and/or designer)

•Site Plan, Floor Plan or project layout

 

The presentation board(s) may also include:

•Drawings (Elevations, sections, etc.) that describe the project

•Renderings or Photographs of the final design (Alterations may include photographs of the existing conditions.)

•Photographs of project models.

•Two-dimensional material or product information that specifically address an accessibility feature or requirement. (Actual material and product samples should not be submitted or attached to the board.)

 

Contact Information:

Disability and Communication Access Board

919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 101

Honolulu, HI 96814

Fax: (808) 586-8129

 

Any questions, please call Mona Higa or Laurie Palenske

Phone/TTY: 808-586-8121

Fax: 808-586-8129

Mona Higa: mona.higa@doh.hawaii.gov

Laurie Palenske: laurie.palenske@doh.hawaii.gov

 

CALL FOR ENTRIES

ENTRY FORM

2008 ACCESSIBLE DESIGN AWARDS PROGRAM

 

 

Project Name:

Address:

City/Island:

 

Who is submitting this project?

Owner:

Design Firm:

Contractor:

 

Contact Person:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

 

Owner Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

 

Design Firm/Contractor:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Contact Person:

Phone:

Fax:

E-mail:

 

Project Type:

___New Construction

___Alteration

 

Entry Category:

___Public Design (State or County)

___Private Design

___Residential Design

___Public

___Private

 

Date of Project Completion:

 

Which name(s) should be used on the award plaque?

(Be sure to include any suffixes/affiliations such as AIA, ASID, etc.)

 

 

 

Design Team: (Please list all firms/individuals to be included in any publication or announcement.)

 

 

 

Contact Info:

DCAB

919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 101

Honolulu, HI 96814

Phone/TTY: 808-586-8121

Fax: (808) 586-8129