The judging teams will complete this section. Judges will answer these questions
and assign a point value for each question. This sample judging form is provided
to the students so they know the components of the judging criteria. Please
use whole numbers, not fractions. New! Teams will need to place the
word count at the end of the essay that they submit.
| Essay: Part 1
700 - 1000 Word Essay (0-70 points) “Providing an affordable green living space for people who have lost their home due to a disaster or financial emergency”.
A score of zero is assigned if none of the criteria is met. |
Values |
I. Selection of Living Space
Select and define a living space of their choice using “green” materials, processes and standards to address a societal need. |
| 1. Does the essay define the living space and its location as it pertains to
the citizens in need (e.g. homeless)? |
a. Living Space
(1 point) Living space is defined/named
(0 points) Living space is NOT defined
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b. Location
(2 points) Location is well identified
(1 point) Location is
briefly identified
(0 points) Location is NOT identified
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c. Needs of Citizens
(3 points) Relates well to the needs of the
citizens
(2 points) Adequately relates to the
needs of the
citizens
(1 point) Briefly relates to the needs of the
citizens
(0 points) Does NOT address the
needs of the
citizens
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2. Does the essay explain how the living space can adapt to various sizes
and styles, and what is the expected
lifespan of the living space?
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a. Brief Explanation of Characteristics
(3 points) Three characteristics
are briefly
addressed
(2 points) Two characteristics
are briefly
addressed
(1 point) One of the three characteristics
is briefly addressed
(0 points) NO explanation of variation in
size, style or
lifespan
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b. In Depth Explanation of Characteristics
(2 points) In depth
explanation
of all three characteristics
(1 point) In depth explanation
of at least one characteristics
(0 points) NO in depth explanation
of any
characteristic
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3. Does the essay discuss the target demographic of the living space/housing?
(3 points) Target demographic is
well discussed
(2 points) Target demographic
is adequately discussed
(1 point) Target demographic is
briefly discussed
(0 points) Living space target
demographic is
NOT identified |
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II. Research
Research of existing green building sustainable processes, materials, and technologies. |
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4. Is there evidence of research into existing green building technologies and criteria used today? |
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a. Evidence of Research
(2 points) Research of at least two green
technologies
(1 point) Research of one green technology
(0 points) NO evidence of research |
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b. In Depth Research
(2 points) Research of at least two green
technology
topics is
in-depth
(1 point) Research of one green
technology
topic is in-depth
(0 points) Research is NOT in depth |
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c. Examples
(1 point) Examples are presented
(0 points) NO examples are presented |
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III. Green Materials and Resources
Develop and investigate a new technology or improvement to a technology to incorporate into the residential space to
insure sustainable/green design. The technology or innovation should aim to satisfy the “Green Ideals”. |
5. Does the essay describe innovation in “Green” materials and resources and how they function? |
a. Identified
(1 point) A “Green” material/resource
innovation is identified
(0 points) A “Green” material/resource
innovation is
NOT identified
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b. Description
(3 points) Material/ resource
innovation
function well described
(2 points) Material/resource innovation
function
adequately described
(1 point) Material/resource
innovation
function briefly described
(0 points) NO description of how the
material/resource
innovation will
function
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c. Examples
(1 point) Examples are presented
(0 points) NO examples are presented
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6. Does the essay describe how the chosen materials will enable the living space to
adapt to the community?
(3 points) How the living space adapts to
the community
is well described
(2 points) Adequate
description of
how the living
space adapts to
the community
(1 point) Brief description of how the living
space adapts to
the community
(0 points) NO description of how the living
space adapts to
the community |
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7. Does the essay discuss the impact of the chosen materials on construction waste?
(3 points) Impact on waste
is well discussed
(2 points) Adequate
discussion of
impact on waste
(1 point) Brief discussion of impact on waste
(0 points) NO discussion of impact on waste |
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8. Does the essay describe the impact of the chosen materials on the living space
aesthetics (interior and exterior)?
(3 points) The living space aesthetics are
well described
(2 points) Adequate
description of
the living space
aesthetics
(1 point) Brief description of the living
space aesthetics
(0 points) NO description of the living
space aesthetics |
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9. Does the essay describe what makes the chosen material an economic,
efficient and sustainable choice?
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a. Economy and Efficiency
(3 points) Economy and efficiency are
well discussed
(2 points) Economy and efficiency are
adequately discussed
(1 point) Economy and efficiency are
briefly discussed
(0 points) Economy and
efficiency are
NOT discussed.
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b. Sustainability
(3 points) Sustainability is
well discussed
(2 points) Sustainability
is adequately discussed
(1 point) Sustainability is
briefly discussed
(0 points)Sustainability is
NOT discussed
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10. Does the essay describe the tradeoffs made between economic, efficient and
sustainable in the selection of the chosen
building materials?
(3 points) Tradeoffs
between
economics,
efficiency, and
sustainability are
well discussed
(2 points) Tradeoffs between
economics,
efficiency, and
sustainability
are adequately discussed
(1 point) Tradeoffs between
economics,
efficiency, and
sustainability are
briefly discussed
(0 points) Tradeoffs between
economics,
efficiency, and
sustainability are
NOT discussed
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11. Does the essay discuss the environmental
footprint or impact of the living space?
(3 points) Environmental footprint is well
discussed
(2 points) Adequate discussion of
environmental
footprint
(1 point) Brief discussion of
environmental
footprint
(0 points) NO discussion of environmental
footprint
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IV. Function and Value of the Living Space
Provide in-depth discussion of the function of the living space design or component(s) and its influence on the occupants and
community. |
12. Does the essay discuss the durability and
maintenance of the living space?
(3 points) Durability and
maintenance are
well discussed
(2 points) Adequate discussion of
durability and
maintenance is
provided
(1 point) Brief discussion
of durability and
maintenance is
provided
(0 points) NO discussion of durability and
maintenance is
provided |
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13. Does the essay provide a description of
the improvements to the quality of life of the living space occupants (including
elderly and disabled)?
(3 points) Improvement
in the quality
of life for the
occupants is
well described
(2 points) Adequate description of
improvement
in the quality
of life for the
occupants.
(1 point) Brief description
of improvement
in the quality
of life for the
occupants
(0 points )NO description of improvement
in the quality
of life for the
occupants. |
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14. Does the essay discussion include benefits of the living space design and its impact on the community
and environment? |
a. Community
(3 points) The benefits to
the community
are well
discussed
(2 points) Adequate discussion of the
benefits to the
community
(1 point) Brief discussion
of the benefits to the
community
(0 points) NO discussion
of benefits to
the community
provided by the
living space
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b. Environment
(3 points) The benefits to
the environment
are well
discussed
(2 points) Adequate discussion of the
benefits to the
environment
(1 point) Brief discussion
of the benefits
to the
environment
(0 points) NO discussion of benefits to the
environment
provided by the
living space
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V. Role of the Engineer
Identify an engineering discipline and its role in developing the living space design or components of the living space. |
15. Does the essay discuss the role of
one engineering discipline in the
development of the living space? |
a. Engineering Discipline
(1 point) An engineering
discipline is
identified
(0 points) An engineering
discipline is NOT identified
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b. Role of Engineer
(3 points) The role of the
engineer in
developing the
living space or
its components
is well discussed
(2 points)The role of the
engineer in
developing the
living space or
its components
is adequately discussed
(1 point) The role of the
engineer in
developing the
living space or
its components
is briefly discussed
(0 points)The role of the
engineer in
developing the
living space or
its components
NOT discussed
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16. Well Written
(2 points) Exceptionally written and organized
(1 point) Satisfactorily written and organized
(0 points) Poorly written and organized |
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17. Grammar
(2 points) No grammatical errors.
(1 point) Some grammatical errors
(0 points) Many grammatical errors.
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18. Spelling
(2 points) No spelling errors.
(1 point) Some spelling errors
(0 points) Many spelling errors. |
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19. Length
(1 point) Between 700
and 1000
words
(0 points) Fewer than
700 words or more than
1000 words |
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20. List of references |
a. References
(1 point) At least three appropriate
references
(0 points) Less than three appropriate
references
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a. Listing
(1 point) References are
correctly listed
(0 points) References are
NOT correctly listed
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