USGBC's 2010 Natural Design Competition, in partnership with Salvation Army’s EnviRenew Initiative, will focus its sights on the rebuilding effort in New Orleans. Competitors will be divided into students and young professionals groups and will design a LEED for Homes project that is priced affordably and is functional for elderly occupants. Up to four designs will be selected from the local competition finalists to be showcased at Greenbuild 2010 and, for the first time, the designers will see their projects built in New Orleans’ Broadmoor neighborhood. Once the homes are built, they will enter a measurement and verification phase in which they will be graded on energy efficiency, water reuse, and indoor air quality among other categories. The design team whose home performs best during measurement and verification will be awarded the final grand prize.

Professionals within the West Michigan Chapter of the USGBC will assist with a mid-design critique to help with design issues, efficiencies and LEED credits.

This is a great opportunity to put your knowledge to the test and gain valuable experience with LEED for Homes as well as represent West Michigan on a national scale. For more information, follow the link below or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

USGBC Natural Talent Design Competition