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Architects Without Borders Canada is a volunteer organization committed to assisting communities affected by poverty, disaster or pandemic. One of our primary objectives is to promote the humanitarian aspects of design while engaging in meaningful partnerships with affected communities.
Description
COMPETITION FORMATThree teams will be selected as winners of Ihe INDIGENOUS HOUSING COMPETITION.
DEADUNE FOR SUBMISSION
Tuesday, November 14. 2017. 2:00pmCST
PURPOSE
The purpose of Ihis compétition is to raise awareness of Indigenous Housing in Canada and improve opportunités available to design, deliver and maintain housing for remote access Indigenous Canadians.
BACKGROUND
There are over 600 Indigenous Communities in Canada with over 60 ethnie groups located in diverse landscapes, many with remote access. Current housing is provided by Indigenous Communities or with funding from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada. Housing demand can exceed supply causing overcrowding.
LOCATION
The location may be any remote access Indigenous Community in Canada not served by year-round all-weather roads. Transportation to communities is currently limited to air. sea lift or temporary winter road during February and March. Winter road width restriction at bridges is 4.9 mètres.
Jury
A jury will be selected to represent a broad range of viewpoints and expertise. The majority of the panel members will be Indigenous.
Community (6)
Rewards
First Prize
$5 000Second Prize
$3 000Third Prize
$1 000Timeline
America/Vancouver
Submission ends
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