DESIGN COMPETITION:
School of Architecture Studio Materials Reuse Center

January 14, 2005

Introduction:

Each year, dozens of trash bins full of useable model materials are thrown out, while students needlessly spend money on new ones. These supplies are expensive, difficult to store and their disposal needlessly contributes to the local landfill. There is an evident lack of proper space in the Architecture School to store perfectly re-usable materials like basswood, plywood, metals, Plexiglas, drawing paper, art supplies, drafting instruments, etc.

The UVA CSI – Student chapter is committed to promoting sustainability in all aspects of design and construction. We see the problem that the A-school faces at dealing with studio waste as an opportunity for action.

We are sponsoring a group of students to design and build a piece of cabinetry / furniture that will house a reuse center for the studios. The presence of such fixture will facilitate the re-circulation of used or extra materials that students may accumulate during the school year.

The Studio-Reuse center will benefit all students in the architecture school by reducing the cost of yearly supplies. It will benefit the school’s Public Works Office by making it easier to sort out left over supplies and it will significantly reduce the amount of waste coming from Campbell Hall.

We have received $1750 from the UVA Parents Fund to fund the construction of this project.

Phase 1: Design competition

Requirements
· three person team maximum
· Submit a rough schematic design for the reuse center formatted into 2 – 11”x17” sheets
· Submission: PDF files to Carolina Shaban at dcs5j@virginia.edu by Thursday Jan 27th @ 6pm
· Site: Under the stairs from the 3rd floor to 4th floor studios. It must be movable to accommodate for changes in studio distribution.

Include:
· Brief statement
· At least one 3D representation
· Preliminary list of materials

Judges:
· Prof. John Quale CSI-S Faculty Advisor
· Prof. Anselmo Canfora
· A member of the Architecture School’s Public Works Committee
· Woodson Parrish - CSI Central VA.
Winner/s will be announced at the CSI-S Jan 31st meeting. Rm. 158 @ 5:30pm

Prizes:
· CSI-S Members: $150
· Non members: One year membership + $100

Phase 2: Design Development

The selected student/s will further develop the design under the advice of Prof. Anselmo Canfora during the Spring semester and will submit a final proposal for approval to the Public Works Committee.
In addition, the student/s will prepare a small set of specifications with the help of Mr. George Gercke, CSI

Phase 3: Construction

To be completed by summer 2005.

	Home > Calendar > In the News > DESIGN COMPETITION: School of Architecture Studio Materials Reuse Center January 14, 2005 Introduction: Each year, dozens of trash bins full of useable model materials are thrown out, while students needlessly spend money on new ones. These supplies are expensive, difficult to store and their disposal needlessly contributes to the local landfill. There is an evident lack of proper space in the Architecture School to store perfectly re-usable materials like basswood, plywood, metals, Plexiglas, drawing paper, art supplies, drafting instruments, etc. The UVA CSI – Student chapter is committed to promoting sustainability in all aspects of design and construction. We see the problem that the A-school faces at dealing with studio waste as an opportunity for action. We are sponsoring a group of students to design and build a piece of cabinetry / furniture that will house a reuse center for the studios. The presence of such fixture will facilitate the re-circulation of used or extra materials that students may accumulate during the school year. The Studio-Reuse center will benefit all students in the architecture school by reducing the cost of yearly supplies. It will benefit the school’s Public Works Office by making it easier to sort out left over supplies and it will significantly reduce the amount of waste coming from Campbell Hall. We have received $1750 from the UVA Parents Fund to fund the construction of this project. Phase 1: Design competition Requirements · three person team maximum · Submit a rough schematic design for the reuse center formatted into 2 – 11”x17” sheets · Submission: PDF files to Carolina Shaban at dcs5j@virginia.edu by Thursday Jan 27th @ 6pm · Site: Under the stairs from the 3rd floor to 4th floor studios. It must be movable to accommodate for changes in studio distribution. Include: · Brief statement · At least one 3D representation · Preliminary list of materials Judges: · Prof. John Quale CSI-S Faculty Advisor · Prof. Anselmo Canfora · A member of the Architecture School’s Public Works Committee · Woodson Parrish - CSI Central VA. Winner/s will be announced at the CSI-S Jan 31st meeting. Rm. 158 @ 5:30pm Prizes: · CSI-S Members: $150 · Non members: One year membership + $100 Phase 2: Design Development The selected student/s will further develop the design under the advice of Prof. Anselmo Canfora during the Spring semester and will submit a final proposal for approval to the Public Works Committee. In addition, the student/s will prepare a small set of specifications with the help of Mr. George Gercke, CSI Phase 3: Construction To be completed by summer 2005.	This Week This Month : August In the News Feature Stories Archive Lectures & Symposia Exhibits Podcasts UVa Academic Calendar UVa Events Calendar UVa Student Activities Calendar Reuse Center Site.
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