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Whitley Mfg. Student Intern Wins MBI Competition
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Tyler Stanley Wins Award of Distinction for his Green Building Design.
Tyler Stanley is a senior at Ball State University\'s School of Architecture. Winning first place means Stanley will receive a $2500 scholarship while Ball State will receive a $5000 grant. Honorable mention goes to Derick Lee, a student at California Polytechnic State University. Both students will receive crystal trophies and formal recognition at World of Modular, March 28-31, 2009 at Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. You can view the first place and honorable mention entries online.
Architecture and engineering students at four-year colleges or universities may participate in the competition by submitting designs for modular buildings that meet eight specific criteria: thermal comfort, indoor air quality, daylighting, acoustics, energy efficiency, resource strategy, architectural excellence, and economic practicality. The 2009 competition included a real-world client, Piedmont Housing Alliance. PHA is working to improve The Meadows, a senior community located in Crozet, Virginia. The Meadows provides low income housing and is in need of a new community center. Each participating student designed a community center utilizing modular construction and having sustainable features, including the ability to attain LEED certification.
Contest judges included Robert J. Kobet, AIA, LEED AP, president, Sustainaissance International, Inc.; Peter Doo, AIA, LEED AP, president, Baltimore Chapter, American Institute of Architects; Ralph Tavares, PE & Silvana Tavares, AIA, principals, R&S Tavares Associates, Inc.; James Guthrie, AIA, president, Jobsite Mobile Offices; and Stu Armstrong, executive director, Piedmont Housing Alliance. Tyler Stanley\'s name may be familiar. He received the 2008 MBI Educational Foundation\'s member scholarship.
Tyler is currently employed as a student intern with Whitley Manufacturing in South Whitley, Indiana. After graduation, he plans to pursue a masters in architecture and stay involved in our industry.
MBI scholarships are worthwhile programs that making a difference in the lives of students--some affiliated with MBI member companies, while others are architects and engineers who may one day help shape the future of modular construction. While we work to fully endow these scholarships and other efforts, please consider a generous donation today by contributing online (www.modular.org/foundation) or calling 888-811-3288.
Courtesy of the Modular Building Institute ( www.modular.org ).
View the winning entry here.
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