The California Architectural Foundation Announces the Recipients of the William Turnbull Jr., FAIA, Off-Grid 2.0 Ideas Competition

SACRAMENTO, Calif.-(Business Wire)-August 31, 2009 - The California Architectural Foundation announces the 2009 Off-Grid 2.0 Ideas Competition results.

The California Architectural Foundation, through the William Turnbull Jr., FAIA, Environmental Education program, furthers the public's understanding about the synergistic relationship between the built, and natural environment in California.

The Off-Grid Ideas competition involves finding sustainable solutions for urban infill projects, with a zero carbon footprint. These solutions do not necessarily require a built solution, rather concepts are included providing innovative community development strategies; development of sustainable public policies; infill development concepts; natural resource conservation; multicultural issues; and creation of new materials or systems. 2009 was a record year for the number of Off-Grid Ideas Competition entries. The California Architectural Foundation thanks all participants who made this year a tremendous success.

In 1972, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was created, encompassing much of the military land in and around the Golden Gate Bridge, including Fort Baker and the Marin Headlands. The site has been transformed from military use to public recreation under the guidance of the National Park Service. Today, Fort Baker is home to the Bay Discovery Museum and the Cavallo Point Resort and Conference Center. The site also continues as a thriving wildlife habitat and spawning ground for many species of birds, butterflies and marine life.

Awards were considered in two categories: Student and Professional. A Student is defined as an individual or team currently enrolled in a California College or University. The Professional category is open to anyone currently residing in California.

The award recipients receive cash prizes totaling $12,500, and they receive recognition as the "2009 William Turnbull Prize" winners at the 2009 Monterey Design Conference. Award winning submissions will also be published in the Fall, 2009 issue of arcCA.

2009 Off-Grid Ideas Competition Award Recipients

As the recipient of the “overall award” EHDD Architecture will select an accredited school of architecture to contribute an additional Environmental Prize of $5,000.

EHDD Architecture
Phoebe Schenker, AIA
Emily Bello
Janika McFeely

Student Category	Professional Category	Special Jury Commendation

HONOR AWARD	HONOR AWARD	Interstice Architects
Garrett Van Leeuwen,	EHDD Architecture	Andrew Dunbar, AIA
Cal Poly Pomona	Phoebe Schenker, AIA	Zoee Astrachan
	Emily Bello	Arjun Bhat
MERIT AWARD	Janika McFeely	Jon Ganey
Katinka Suedkamp and Laura Duhachek,		James Munden
NewSchool of Art and Architecture	MERIT AWARD	Darren Perry
	Yevgeniy Ossipov,	Amy Wolff
	Anderson Anderson Architecture


Competition Jury
Hsin-Ming Fung, AIA - Hodgetts & Fung Design Associates
Mary E. Griffin, FAIA – Turnbull Griffin Haesloop Architects
Peter M. Saucerman, AIA - Dreyfuss & Blackford Architects
Mark W. Steele, FAIA, AICP - M.W. Steele Group, Inc.

The California Architectural Foundation (CAF) is the funding and research arm of the American Institute of Architects, California Council. The AIACC has a membership of more than 11,000 design professionals in California. CAF funds scholarships, grants and programs that support architectural education and research into the environment throughout California.

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