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Contents

Format:

Portfolio may be bound or in a loose leaf binder.

Recommended Dimensions: 8 1/2″ by 11″
Minimum Dimensions: 8″ X 8″
Maximum Dimensions: 11″ X 14″

Contents:

Portfolios should include:

  • Representative samples of work from each studio

Work in the portfolio must include examples that demonstrate success in each of the following:

Design

  • Formal and spatial composition
  • Functional relationships
  • Accessibility standards

Technology

  • Structure
  • Use of materials
  • Building assemblies

Context

  • Site design and organization
  • Response to the built and natural context

Communication

  • Understanding of plan, section, and large scale detail drawings
  • Evidence of collaborative efforts
  • Graphic skills, organization, composition
  • Model building skills
  • Computer skills: drawing, color, 3-D modeling

Requirements:

All images should be large enough to understand in detail and all labeling and text should be easily read. There should be enough images for each project to completely convey the design intent and the objectives of the project. Each project should provide a summary of the its requirements and objectives as well as a brief description of the design solution.