Competition brief for category A: Pre IHL track

1. Choose 1 of 2 Questions

   1. How does a building stay cool naturally?

      • Examples:

        • Building orientation and window placement

        • Natural ventilation and cross-ventilation

        • Shading devices (overhangs, louvers, trees)

        • Green roofs and walls for cooling

   2. How do buildings save energy and/or water?

      • Examples:

        • Energy efficient systems (e.g. air conditioning)

        • Renewable energy (e.g. solar energy)

        • Automatic controls and sensors (eg: lighting, Occupant-Centric aircon systems)

        • Water efficient features

2. Spotlight Building Features

   • When responding to your selected question, your submission must cover two distinct features or methods.

   • You can choose the features or methods from the examples listed above for each question, or explore other relevant sustainable features in your selected building.

   • Your two selected features should be distinct approaches that help answer your chosen question.

Judging Criteria

1. Communication & Creativity (30%)

   • Fun and engaging explanations that are easy to understand

   • Use of simple visuals, demonstrations, or analogies to support explanations

   • Creative, clear and enthusiastic delivery

   • Explains technical concepts in simple, relatable ways

2. Understanding of Sustainability (40%)

   • Must include one local Green Mark building as example

   • Must cover 2 different features and/or methods for the chosen question

   • Presents benefits of building such as energy savings, low EUI, thermal comfort, environmental benefits, and/or other social benefits, as appropriate and relevant for each question

   • Demonstrates accurate understanding of sustainability approaches

3. Impact and Engagement (30%)

   • Helps others understand why these features matter for our built environment

   • Encourages audience to notice and appreciate green features around them

   • Inspires interest in how buildings can be better for the planet

   • Creates enthusiasm for sustainable living

4. Social Media Engagement (Bonus Points)

   • Earn bonus points based on the level of engagement your submission receives on Instagram (Likes, Comments, Saves and Shares).

   • Moderate engagement: Submission ranks in the middle 50% of all entries (+3 points)

   • High engagement: Submission ranks in the top 25% of all entries (+5 points)