CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

we would love to read your:

short proposal with illustrations of your proposed design (on 18 x 24 in. sheet), 250-word personal statement, 3-day building schedule, $3000 budget, and a description of the team’s building expertise; 5 people maximum per team

visuals must be handmade (e.g. draft, sketch, 3D model); no computer-rendered images

sukkah designs must have at least 3 walls, each a minimum length of 28 inches, and the walls must extend at least 40 inches high, enclosing an area of 6 ft x 6 ft (16 sq cubits). the sukkah's roof should provide shade only, not rain protection, and should not impede a view of the stars.
possible materials to consider include but are not limited to: cork, seaweed, mycelium block, straw, corn husks, hemp, bamboo, flax, coconut fiber, biochar, leather, wool, salvaged wood, clay, shells
these bio-based materials companies have expressed interest in discounting or donating materials: TimberHP, StraBloc, and Hempitecture. reach out to us for more information if interested in connecting with them.

university teams, professional firms, and passionate hobbyists of all interdisciplinary and interfaith varieties are welcome and encouraged to apply!