The Texas Society of Architects and the Education Outreach Committee are excited to continue, for the fourth year, the TxA Student Design Challenge. This challenge is designed to recognize the incredible work done at the middle and high school levels and to showcase our industry’s future leaders and designers. Designs of all types are acceptable, including buildings, structures, community centers, temporary housing, and transportation. Theoretical design solutions such as cell phone apps, events or festivals, and any other non-traditional design solutions are acceptable. Design solutions that go beyond the boundaries of architecture to address the challenge’s theme of “The Bridge: Community + Connector” are highly encouraged. 

Finalists and winners will be announced and recognized at the Texas Society of Architects’ 85th Annual Conference and Design Expo, which will take place in Houston on October 3–5, 2024. Winning submissions will then be published on our website.

Awards

• Middle School | Most Outstanding Individual
• Middle School | Most Outstanding Group
• High School | Most Outstanding Individual
• High School | Most Outstanding Group
• Either Category | Honorable Mention

Entry Checklist
   Entries must be submitted online. Download the guidelines for the full information and tips.

   Each entry must contain the following:

• PDF Presentation (13 slides max)
• Project Description (250 words max, to be included on the second slide)
• Completed submission form online with permission from all participants

  If you experience any technical difficulties completing this form, please contact support@submittable.com.
   For questions specific to the guidelines, please contact sharna@texasarchitects.org.