Three Categories - Individual - Student - Team/Company*​​

What we need from you​:

• Scaled 2d plan, rendered with media of choice.  
• At least 1 form of a perspective rendering. **    
• At maximum, 5 supporting graphics rendered with media of choice.  *** 
• A short paragraph detailing your design process and/or explanations of solution details.​

Optional items for consideration: 

• A two minute maximum video (.mp4 or .mov format) flythrough. 
• 3d physical model or other unique presentation support.

​*Limited to 4 Individuals or Teammates
**Entries will not be judged on amount of renderings, but quality of workmanship​   and effective/unique design usage for the clients wishes.​ 
***The Designer & Company will remain anonymous to the judges until the initial judging process is completed.  Please do not have names your plans or perspective renderings.  Design & videos will be co-property of “The Million Dollar Pool Challenge” once submitted and can be distributed to electronic and print outlets.  Owner of design can also distribute design materials.​

Each category's top project automatically earns a spot in the Top 5: Individual - Student - Team. The other two spots are open and will go go next highest-rated projects, regardless of category.​

The judges panel will consist of 6 industry experts using a point based system using the following criteria:​           

1. Aesthetic Quality - Is the concept’s form pleasant to look at?           
2. Differentiation - Is the concept "fresh" & unique?    ​           
3. Functionality -Does the concept meet the criteria of the families needs?  Does it consider all elements site analysis? 
4. Realization Possibility - Is the concept buildable if the client decided to move forward with construction? ie. topographically, features, function​