The goal of this challenge is to envision what design/construction solutions can be applied to transform, reimagine, or repurpose learning and common areas in a High School setting. The purpose is to enhance or stimulate education, as well as interactive social, community, and/or interpersonal time. The proposal should seek to improve, expand, make interchangeable/multipurpose or otherwise enliven the value and use of space/functionality through design and construction elements. This effort MUST consider the following use of space (can be distinct areas) to accommodate: (1) class instruction/labs, (2) study/down time, (3) food prep and consumption, (4) recreational or social space [where each can be accomplished without interfering with the other], and (5) health/fitness or sporting activities. Entries must demonstrate how specific steps or changes transform underutilized dated, dark, dirty, or otherwise unattractive classrooms and spaces (whether labs, cafeterias, lounges, library, or entrance hall, gyms, pools, stage areas) into inviting exciting and useful areas for students. 

This challenge addresses the emerging interest, viability, and application of carbon capture and storage (CCS). Essentially, the extracting and sequestering/capturing of carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) that otherwise would be released into the atmosphere etc. and finding ways to inject/deposit it into geologic formations deep underground, into other useful products, or even into useful materials for the construction project itself. The goal is to apply design and/or construction means, methods, techniques, applications, approaches, materials, and finishes to accomplish substantial or meaningful amounts of carbon capture through the entry’s solution to a built environment of your choosing. THE KEY element in the proposal must be an accepted (or used) measuring method to determine the (CO₂ ) weight captured and then put it into a per 100-dollar amount (i.e. tons/$100) for comparative purposes with other proposals. [Failure to provide such a universal per/dollar measurement will severely reduce the chances of success for the entry]. Success will also turn on fully explaining your approach(es), how they are innovative, creative, and achievable – both through the design aspect and the CONSTRUCTION process that will promote sustainability.