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Off the Grid MS

Off the Grid MS

# Description


Participants conduct research on a sustainable architectural design for a home in a country of the team's choosing other than the team's resident country. Teams will create a display and a model. The model can be of the home designed by the team, or of a specific aspect of their design. Semifinalists demonstrate competency by presenting and responding to questions about their design.


# Theme


Design a home for a family of four (4) in a country (of your choice)  in which a boreal forest (taiga) biome is found. The house must be designed for an area that does not have access to a power grid. In addition, the house must include a renewable energy source, one (1) agricultural system, and must solve one (1) problem that is specific to the area.


Careers Associated
  • Appraiser

  • Architect

  • Construction Manager

  • Interior Designer

  • Urban and Regional Planner


# Oklahoma Eligibility


Three (3) teams per chapter may participate; a team of one (1) is permitted.


# Coordinators


The individuals listed below are familiar with the event and available to give guidance. Please email them if you have questions regarding this event.


Michelle Evans

evansmi1@tulsaschools.org

Event Coordinator


Melissa Stebbins

mstebbins@commercetigers.net

Event Manager

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