Pub. 2 2021-2022 Issue 1

11 that result from the competition won’t fill everyone’s needs, but they will serve the housing needs of many people who need a different kind of solution. Mayor Mendenhall also commented that other cities, such as Austin, Texas; Eugene, Oregon; and Detroit, Michigan, have successfully implemented similar programs. The internet has plenty of innovative ideas intended to provide living solutions that are fresh and less expensive than traditional housing. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) come in several sizes (the website SomeElbowRoom.com lists the smallest as 12 feet by 16 feet, and the largest at 20 feet by 24 feet, with a starting price of $40,000). TinyHouse.com is another website that features tiny homes, many of which can be used as ADUs. In Utah, The Salt Lake Tribune published a story July 31, 2021, about a 45-acre parcel at 1850 West Indiana Avenue that may end up becoming a tiny home village to serve people experiencing homelessness. Competitors for the AIA Utah Empowered Living Design Competition will include design students, emerging professionals, residential designers, and architects. Competition dates are as follows: • As noted previously, the competition began July 21, 2021 • Registration for the competition ended Sept. 10, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. MT; each project submitted must have a non- refundable $50 fee and be accompanied by a registration form available on the AIA website • The final day for questions is Sept. 17, 2021 • Questions will be answered by Sept. 24, 2021 • Final submissions, using an AIA submission form candidates will gain access to after registering, are due Oct. 29, 2021, at 5 p.m., MST • Entries will be reviewed and judged by Nov. 24, 2021 • The grand prize winners and runners-up will be announced at an Awards Gala in Dec. 2021 (date TBD) Each design award entry has an $80 fee, and each honor award entry has a $20 fee. Grand prize winners in the ADU or tiny home category will receive a $1000 prize. Selected runners-up will receive a $500 prize. Entries may include ADUs, standalone homes, or small cottages in a planned development. The panel of judges will judge entries based on five criteria: 1. Affordability 2. Liveability 3. Sustainability 4. Durability 5. Accessibility For more information, please visit aia.org/utah. If you have questions, call the AIA Utah office at 801-532-1727 or email phaderlie@vcbo.com . To visit the competition website, go to bit.ly/empoweredlivingdesign. b During her remarks, Mayor Mendenhall said that the goal is to create homes that fit the lifestyle and income of the people who live in them. Too many people, especially in Salt Lake City, lack the connections needed to get on the path to homeownership.