PNR Pinnacle Award Submittal Package Instructions

1. The PNR Pinnacle Award submittal package must be submitted electronically using the attached template. Complete a submittal package for each project that you have registered. Please submit all electronic files as PDF files via email (if less than 10 MB per file and/or per email) to: Donna@A4LE.org, OR, via electronic file sharing platforms (e.g. Hightail, or Dropbox), OR, using an FTP site. Be sure to mark “PNR Pinnacle Award” in the subject line. Submissions are due April10, 2017 INSTRUCTIONS: Modify this template to include photos, charts ,mages , data and narrative as identified on each ppt slide. Duplicate slides if necessary. Downsize all photos to 72 dpi screen resolution. Remove this checklist from your final submittal package. Save and submit as a PDF. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS:Learning environments designed for early childhood learning; elementary, middle/junior high, and high schools; alternative schools (eg. charter schools, magnet schools, learning environments with specialized focus); and other innovative learning environments (eg. museums, outdoor education facilities). AWARD CATEGORIES:Select a category for your project. New Learning Environment – New, innovative learning environments for early childhood, elementary, and secondary levels that address and support teaching and learning. Post-Secondary Educational Environment – New, innovative learning environments for post-secondary education, including adult community education. Renovation/Major Addition – Renovation and/or addition projects that transforms a physical space from a previous era of educational delivery to a learning environment for current instruction. Small/Special Project Category – Specialized spaces such as outdoor environment, kitchen, special purpose addition, media center, gymnasium, community room, etc. Exceptional Planning Recognition – This category recognizes a comprehensive and intensive planning process (including Master Planning) that doesn't necessarily result in a design product or an exceptional design solution. Jury's Award – Given at the discretion of the jury for an outstanding and compelling component of a project, community effort, or similar exceptional situation. Pacific Northwest Region 2017 Pinnacle Award Package Instructions and Checklist

2. SCORING CRITERIA. The following criteria will be applied to all entry categories of Pinnacle Award Program entries. • The overall success of he planning process. • The planning process engages the community in which it serves. • Pre-design planning is comprehensive. • The planning process achieved the goals and vision for the project, district, and community. • The planning process and learning environment have impacted and elevated teaching and learning. • The learning environment is flexible and adaptable to multiple teaching/learning models.   • Site development is integral to the vision and goals of the community. • The project models sustainability in its physical form (components, systems, attributes) and its educational program. JURY.A distinguished jury representing planning, design and educational professionals in both public and private sectors will be selected to review entries. They will have sole discretion in selecting awards and recognitions for entries that best represent exemplary practice in planning, designing, and constructing contemporary learning environments. All decisions are final.

3. 2016 Pinnacle Award Project Name City, State/Prov. School Type Construction Type Submitting Firm

4. Signature Photo • SignaturePhoto-10"widelandscapelayout,preferablyincolor,graphicscalenotrequired. Photo Caption:

5. Project Narrative Project Narrative – An electronic file, in MSWord with Arial 11pt font or equal. This document will not be published in the conference program, but will be used by the jury during evaluations. The narrative shall include: • project name, matching other name on other submission documents • the clients’ educational vision and goals for the project. Describe how the learning environment supports the planned curricula, as well the ability to adapt and flex to a variety of learning & teaching styles the • project’s “community.” Identify stakeholders, describe how the community was engaged in the planning, design, and construction process. Describe how the project contributed and responded to the unique nature the community. • how the physical form of the learning environment inspires and motivates. Describe how the design integrates and responds to the educational program, how the site contributes, and how the overall project incorporates sustainability values. • educational results and achievements. How the project has influenced the district and community, including any unintended results and impacts of the process & project.

6. Project Details

7. Project Data: (Confidential Information)

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9. Floor Plan • Floor Plan - Base floor plan with site plan background; indicate section cut and exterior elevation, with appropriate room titles, color, grayscale, or black and white line art. Photo Caption:

10. Building Section and Exterior Elevations • BuildingSection-Includeroomtitles,color,grayscale,orblackandwhitelineart. • ExteriorBuildingElevation-color,grayscale,orblackandwhitelineart. Photo Caption:

11. Photo #2 • can submit up to 8 addition photos (exterior photos, interior photos, concept graphics, perspectives, models, etc.) Photo Caption:

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18. Photo Release: (Return SIGNED copy with your submittal) Print, Sign, Scan and Submit with Package Name of Project: Location of Project: A4LE has our permission to: • Send photos electronically to jury members (required for entry). • Display photos in the award winners’ area of the website, if selected as a finalist. • Display photos on other sections of the website as representative A4LE projects. • Print photos in A4LE newsletters. • Print photos on A4LE marketing materials, i.e. brochures , awards, call for entries, etc. • Print photos and project details in the A4LE Design Portfolio, if selected as a finalist. • Special projects with prior permission. Please Note: A4LE maintains an in-house archive of school designs as part of our research library. Your information will be entered and recorded as one of those designs. Firm: Responsible Party/Photographer: Signature: Date of Release: