Q3.4: Where should we include the different aspects included in this category? I do not see a separate submission for architecture, so should this be included within the poster or the presentation? This section is not included within the poster requirements so I am just a bit confused on where to include it.

A: The architecture judging will be based on a combination of the physical model and the architectural rendering and plan layouts in your poster.  You should also discuss architecture in your presentation because it’s part of the presentation rubric.  However, the architecture judges will not be viewing the presentations, so the architecture score itself will […]

Q3.4: Where should we include the different aspects included in this category? I do not see a separate submission for architecture, so should this be included within the poster or the presentation? This section is not included within the poster requirements so I am just a bit confused on where to include it. Read More »

Q3.3: The APS score will be based on two parameters which are the prediction and the test results. In an event of collapse, will there be a certain value for the APS score or different calculation method for the APS score?

A: The analysis prediction score (APS) is used to determine which teams receive a bonus based on accuracy of their drift and acceleration predictions.  This bonus is applied to the final annual building income by reducing the final annual seismic cost.  If collapse occurs during either of the ground motions, an APS score of 100%

Q3.3: The APS score will be based on two parameters which are the prediction and the test results. In an event of collapse, will there be a certain value for the APS score or different calculation method for the APS score? Read More »

Q3.2: Are we allowed to add elements such as elevators, stairs, and furniture in the non-buildable area for architectural renderings and floor plans? Additionally, is there any guidance/limit to how large we can scale the building area for the architecture floor plans? Can the floors in architectural renderings differ from the floor plan in the design guide and if so, do we submit the floor plans based off the design guide areas or architectural floor areas?

A: Primarily structural elements such as elevators and stairs should be contained within buildable areas and are not permitted to exist in non-buildable areas for renderings and floor plans.  Primarily architectural/aesthetic elements such as facades may extend into non-buildable areas for architectural renderings.  Teams have the freedom to determine how large the model dimensions scale

Q3.2: Are we allowed to add elements such as elevators, stairs, and furniture in the non-buildable area for architectural renderings and floor plans? Additionally, is there any guidance/limit to how large we can scale the building area for the architecture floor plans? Can the floors in architectural renderings differ from the floor plan in the design guide and if so, do we submit the floor plans based off the design guide areas or architectural floor areas? Read More »

Q3.1: In the Geotechnical References 2022 document, the project site location is indicated to be near the Interstate 15 overpass at the rail tracks (approximately 40°46’6”N, 111°54’40″W) and testing data comes from the 600W Interchange south of that. We were wondering if that is the true location of the building, or if it was simply just a reference point for the downtown area of Salt Lake City. If the latter, are we allowed to choose any location in the downtown area for the tower (for rendering purposes) or will a lot be provided?

A: The coordinates are mostly for reference for downtown Salt Lake City. You can pick any location in the downtown area for rendering purposes.

Q3.1: In the Geotechnical References 2022 document, the project site location is indicated to be near the Interstate 15 overpass at the rail tracks (approximately 40°46’6”N, 111°54’40″W) and testing data comes from the 600W Interchange south of that. We were wondering if that is the true location of the building, or if it was simply just a reference point for the downtown area of Salt Lake City. If the latter, are we allowed to choose any location in the downtown area for the tower (for rendering purposes) or will a lot be provided? Read More »

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