Shelter Contest

Shelter Design Competition

Submit a Letter of Intent

Please note: All letters (both written or electronic) are due by November 15, 2012.

*Required Field

Educational Institution:*

Department Name:*

Web Address of University:*

Web Address of Department:*

Contact Person and Preparer of Letter of Intent:

1a. Will your university use this as a required course assingment? :

Yes
No

If so, list the course number and description:

1b. Will this be an extra-curricular activity?:

Yes
No

If so, describe how students will be selected to participate:

2. Where will the shelter be constructed? Describe the facilities that will be used to support this competition:*

3. Describe how this competition will support the educational objectives of your program. Include any other activities (courses, research, faculty expertise, etc.) that are related to addressing shelter needs for disaster:*

4. Describe any public relations tools you will use in disseminating this effort to the general public or university constituents:*

5. Does your team, advisers, or local sponsor have any unique qualifications that would increase the potential for a successful design effort (e.g. experience in disaster recovery or shelter design)?:*

6. Does your team have a general concept or proto-type?:*

Yes
No

If yes, add a detailed description:

7. Other comments to help the sponsors select participants:

TERMS OF AGREEMENT: The sponsors of this competition have agreed to give each participating team $1,500 for materials. These funds will be issued only upon completing the field testing structures in April, 2013. By signing this letter of intent, the participant agrees to the rules and procedures outlined on the competition web page. I have fully read and fully understand the rules and terms as they apply:*

Yes

Name:

Date:

Day: Month:

This field should be left empty:

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Please submit all printed letters of intent to:

John Brown University
Construction Management
c/o Mark Terrill
2000 West University Street.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761

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