Our Review Process

The extent in which the design addressed, met, and overcame specific project challenges and goals by use of innovative solutions

The manner in which the design supports and enhances current and future pedegologic learning methods or components that contribute to the student and teacher experience. Especially in core learning spaces.

• How does the design demonstrate flexibility and adaptation to meet the community’s current and future needs? 
• Is the design appropriate in context to the local economic and cultural demographics and site location? 

How did the design meet the organization’s strategic program vision, goals and bottom line, while supporting the needs of the key stakeholders and the fundamental components of contemporary education design?

• How were interior design elements (ceiling treatments, color, texture, art, lighting, acoustics) applied to enrich the built environment?
• Does the interior architecture support the educational program and enhance the human spirit?
• Are the employed elements applicable to the age and or demographic of the intended learners, and celebrate the culture of the institution or community served?

The extent in which concepts of sustainable and wellness design was employed throughout the entire project built environment. How will the interventions impact the occupants and the  community served. What is the  projected ROI and overall Facility-Life-Cycle savings? 

• Did the submission address the Judging Criteria?
• Does the submission include quality exterior and interior photography?
• Did the photography show the learning spaces (classrooms) as well as the public or common use spaces?
• Were site and floor plans included?
• Is the narrative reflective of the project’s challenges, its goals and the client’s desired outcomes?
• Did renovations and adaptive re-use show before and after photos?