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SUSTAINABLE DOGHOUSE COMPETITION

February 14, 2017

Competition Overview:

-Design and build an innovative, sustainable, resilient, and functional doghouse for a 40 to 60-pound dog

 

-First three teams to register will receive a reimbursement budget up to 100 dollars! (Receipts are needed!)

 

-Will be judged by 4 judges (mix of faculty, staff, and community along with additional canine friend)

-Win awards and cash prizes from 100 to 250 dollars! Winning doghouses will also be showcased at Green Generation Sustainability Mixer at Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden on April 17th, 2017.

Rules:

-Teams should have no more than FIVE members (1 may be a graduate student)

 

-All teams should have doghouses and presentations completed by April 17th, 2017 at 12 PM

 

-Each team will drop off their doghouses at the Friendship Walk (North of USU). **Event staff will help transport to showcase site but teams should plan their delivery accordingly. We cannot loan or rent out trucks.

 

-Each team will have 10 mins to present to judges on day of challenge

To Register a Team:

Send an email to infomanager.eswcsulb@gmail.com with the following information

  • Maximum 5 people per team
  • Name and email of each team member
  • Potential team name (be creative! You can change it later)
  • Majors of each team member and year

Technical Requirements:

-Created for a medium sized dog (40-60 pounds)

 

-Must fit within 4 foot by 4 foot area

 

-Should not exceed 5 ft in height

 

-Should not exceed 60 pounds in weight

 

-Should display a visible sign that clearly states the university and team name

 

-Power supply will not be provided, if needed, power supply should fit within specified dimensions listed above

 

-Should not exceed budget of 100; budget sheet with all materials should be submitted the day of challenge

 

-Creative use of recycled, repurposed, or scrap materials is highly encouraged

Technical Presentations:

-10 minute presentation about design to judges

-5 minutes of Q and A

Disqualifications:

-Purchasing prefabricated doghouse or similar commercial design

 

-Failing to present during judging period

 

-Failing to drop off at the right time and place

Judging Criteria:

  • Sustainable (30 pts)

    • Dog house includes sustainable features (as explain

  • Resilient (20 pts)

    • Withstand a structural weight test & hose spray test

  • Comfortable (10 pts)

    • As scored by interior air temperature measureme

  • Design (15 pts)

    • Aesthetic appearance of dog house as determined

  • Cost-effective (10 pts)

    • Lowest budget will receive 10 points, next 9, etc. (

  • Presentation (15 pts)

    • How effective teams explain their doghouse design and features in less th

  • Creativity Bonus (5 pts)

    • Up to 5 bonus points may be added by judges for innovative features

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Prizes:

-may be given out in cash, check, or gift card form depending on University disbursement policies

 

-1st place: 250 dollars

-2nd place: 150

-3rd: 100

Questions or Want to Register?

Please email Chris Morales for more information.

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