Kawneer sponsors design competition (July 2009)

The fourth annual Student Design Competition, sponsored by Kawneer, Norcross, Ga., and administered by the American Institute of Architecture Students, Washington, D.C., will challenge students to learn about building materials, specifically architectural aluminum building products and systems, in the design of a municipal courthouse. The competition is open to all students of architecture and design in North America, with winning students/teams and their AIAS chapter receiving cash prizes totaling $7,225, including $2,500 for the first place design. The registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 14, and all entries must be submitted by Friday, Dec. 4. “The Student Design Competition provides students nationwide with a unique opportunity to expand their architectural education, learn new design techniques and have their work viewed by numerous industry influentials,” said Matthew Fochs, director of design and outreach programs, AIAS. “For more than 50 years, AIAS has supported student education. Kawneer is committed to providing industry education at all levels—whether students, architects or customers— through its architectural services, green Web site and forward-thinking tools. Partnering with Kawneer for this competition allows students to further familiarize themselves with real-world products and design principles that are fundamental to today’s building environment.” To learn more about the 2009 Student Design Competition, visit www.aias.org/kawneer.