Results for the communications jury are in. Here is a recap, including the description of the contest from the Solar Decathlon website. Communications - 64.5 Points out of 75 (5th place) The Solar Decathlon challenges teams to communicate the technical aspects of their houses, as well as their experiences, to a wide audience through Web sites and the public exhibit of their houses on the National Mall. The Communications contest awards points based on their success in delivering clear and consistent messages and images that represent the vision, process, and results of their project. A jury of Web site development and public relations experts evaluates the team Web sites, communications plans, and National Mall exhibits for effectiveness. In addition, the jurors assess each team's: 1. Planning and audience analysis 2. Web content quality, appropriateness, and originality 3. Information presentation, including graphics, photos, Web site organization, and on-site displays 4. Branding to help make the project identifiable or memorable in some way 5. Delivery of team messages to target audiences and people of all abilities 6. Innovation of methods to engage audiences, including the Web site visitors and people waiting to tour the home.
The main component of this jury was a simulated tour in which team members guided the jurors through the house in order for them to see how the house is being presented to the general public. Following a brief introduction at the front steps, Courtney Keys began with an overview of the inspiration for the house as well as a description of the landscape and passive features. Lucas Dixon explained the mechanical closet prior to the jury entering the house. Once inside, Neal Clements went over the design inspiration for the interior of the house and the manner in which one conceptually interacts with the space. Lucas went over the home automation system prior to passing the tour off to Deanna Hinkle for a demonstration of the house's operable features. Following a few brief questions, Jared Lairmore highlighted a few aspects of the tour such as the signage displays and the stamp the team provides with a link to the team website.
As always, contests are ongoing and the overall rankings change daily. You can access current standings at http://www.solardecathlon.org/scoring. Also, for more information on specific jury members, please visit http://www.solardecathlon.org/juries.cfm.
Contest Results - Communications
Posted on October 13, 2009
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