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The 2007 Design Problem


A university is building a new dormitory, and student rooms will need an attractive, durable light fixture that will deliver light levels for studying
as well as general living needs. The room size is 12’ x 15’ and houses two students in flexible furniture arrangements. The ceiling height is 9’.
A recessed junction box will be provided in the concrete ceiling for this fixture. In addition to the above requirements, consider the issues of
sustainability (materials, energy) light distribution (where does the light fall and its effectiveness), ease of maintenance and overall cost. Your
fixture should use energy-efficient, high efficiency sources, such as compact fluorescent, or other sources with excellent color rendering, long life and instant on. The ballast should be integral to the fixture. Self-ballasted lamps and other retrofit lamps are not acceptable. Identify all major components and materials.

 

 

 

Competition Rules

• Entrants must be full time students, enrolled in an accredited academic degree program in
  the United States. Approved programs include architectural engineering programs, architecture
  programs, interior design programs, theatre, or industrial design programs. Because of the
  high level of competition, it is recommended that entrants be undergraduate seniors or
  graduate students.
• Only individuals may apply. Group projects are not acceptable.
• The fixture must be designed within the past year and while the entrant is a student.
• A faculty member at the student's school must sponsor the application.
• A copy of this application must accompany all entries, one entry per student per year.
• Include 8 collated copies of all application material. Application material will not be returned to
  the applicant.
• The student's proposed light fixture design should be illustrated on a maximum of four 11"x17"
  sheets. These sheets should include a dimensioned plan and section of the lighting fixture, a
  perspective sketch or rendering of the product, and a perspective sketch of the product in use.
  An optional candlepower distribution curve, without values, may be included to illustrate an
  understanding of the light distribution. Graphic illustrations may be drawn by hand or
  computer-rendered. Both presentation and conceptual design will be considered in the judging
  process.
• In addition to the above requirements, include a maximum 250-word description of the product
  and its use.
• Optional: In addition to the above requirements, the student may build a model and include
  up to 5 images of the model, i.e., photographs or digital images. The purpose of the model is to
  demonstrate aesthetics and design. It need not be a functioning model. It may be constructed
  out of any material. The images should be included in the maximum of four 11"X17" sheets.

Design Criteria

The student is encouraged to consider the following criteria in the design process:

• Innovative character of the overall design

• Aesthetics

• Innovative and sustainable use of materials

• Ease of use and maintenance

• Breadth of practical application

• Light distribution and visual comfort

• Practicality of manufacturing

• Energy efficiency

Submission Deadline

• Entries should be postmarked by April 6, 2007

Download 2007 Application