AIAS and Kawneer Announce 2008 National Student Design Competition
Design a “Library for the 21st Century with LEED Certification in Mind” by November 3

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) and Kawneer Company Inc., on June 3 announced their third annual national student design competition, which challenges students to learn about building materials, specifically architectural aluminum building products and systems, through the design of a library. The competition is open to all students of architecture and design in North America, with winning students/teams and their AIAS chapters receiving cash prizes totaling $7,225, including $2,500 for the winning design. Participants will be required to research, respond to, and highlight the unique aspects of designing a library for the 21st century that serves the selected site and community and uses U.S. Green Building Council LEED® building standards. The registration deadline for the competition is November 3. For more information, visit the AIAS Web site.