Q&A PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED!!! We're no longer replying to questions on the community FAQ forum as the Q&A period has now ended. If you have technical issues uploading your entry, please email info@brick-stainable.com.
To view previously answered questions, feel free to view the community FAQ forum. For information regarding the physical site, please visit the Site Information page.
Entry FAQ
Q: My entry is a team effort, yet when I signed up I only entered one name. Can I add more names to my registration?
A: In order to add more names to your registration, please send an email to info@brick-stainable.com with the following info: 1) Your name, 2) Your Brick-Stainable username (the email address you signed up with), 3) The names you would like to have added to your registration.
Q: Do I need to put some sort of code or number on my boards? How will you know a board is mine?
A: When you first registered for Brick-Stainable our system assigned you a unique ID# which will be used to track your entry throughout judging. The system automatically pairs your entry files with this number, so there is no need for you to put any identifying information and/or codes on your boards. When we choose the winners, will will simply look at our database of registrants and pair up the ID# with the registrant's name, email address, and so on.
Q: Do I need to label my boards to show their order?
A: Entrants should explain the order of their boards by numbering, graphic legends or other identification.
Competition FAQ
Q: What is the definition of a brick?
A: A dictionary definition of a brick is a rectangular molded block of clay baked by the sun or a kiln until hard. This competition assumes that the “brick” is a modular unit made predominantly of a fired clay material.
Q: What are the space requirements for the project?
A: Entrants are to use their best judgement. While design is always a goal, and we include beauty as a part of sustainability, the focus of this competition is performance.
Q: Can I submit more than one entry?
A: Yes. All entries will be judged anonymously. Any team can only receive one prize, however.
Q: Can I submit a physical submission by mail?
A: No. You may create drawings by hand but they should be scanned and submitted according to the competition instructions.
Q: Can other materials or technology be integrated with the brick itself?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I submit design specs for a previously designed concept or does my entry need to be an original design?
A: Ideas from other projects may be used however, they are to be applied to this competition program and criteria
Q: How is “sustainability” measured? By LEED points, materials or process?
A: The competition goal is to explore the potential of brick in creating sustainable projects. Each team has the responsibility to communicate by drawings narrative and/or performance data the sustainable attributes of the project. The Jury will determine the merits of each entry. LEED is not the standard that will be applied here.
Q: Am I expected to design the entire “residential” project or just the wall assembly?
A: You may do either. Non-building entries will be judged in the Technical Design category.
Q: Where can I get information about the proposed site?
A: On the Site Information page.
Awards FAQ
Q: What if there are more than three members on my team?
A: PVB has determined the awards for each entry. It is up to the team to determine how a prize is distributed within itself.
Q: What if there are less than three members on the team?
A: The prize money is the same. Travel expenses are offered only to the registered team members. If there are less that three member, then travel expenses are covered for the registered members of the team only.
Q: What if I cannot attend the Award Ceremony?
A: PVB will cover expenses of registered members of the team only. If a member or members of the team cannot attend, this aspect of the prize is waived.
Q: Can friends and family attend the Award Ceremony?
A: Friends and family may attend the Award Ceremony at their own expense.
Q: Will PVB pay for an international team to come to the Award Ceremony and Greenbuild.
A: The prizes will be honored for any winning team.
