The Justice Facilities Review offers the profession an indicator of proven strategies and the latest trends in the design and construction of justice facilities in the U.S. The jury chooses projects for publication that demonstrate quality of form, functionality, and current architectural responses to complex justice design issues.
The winning projects are featured throughout the year in the AAJ Journal and compiled into a print and digital publication each fall. Projects boards are displayed at the AIA National Convention and Exposition and at allied conferences including American Correctional Association, American Jail Association, and the National Association of Court Management.
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Submit to the Next Edition
The 2010 JFR Program is not open at this time; however you may view the submission information for 2009 below:
The AIA Academy of Architecture for Justice is pleased to open the 2009 Justice Facilities Review. This year, we are for the first time using an online submission process, in order to foster greater environmental sustainability, as well as to facilitate the administrative process. As this is the first round of online submissions, we respectfully ask for your patience and will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. The AIA staff contact for questions or concerns is aaj@aia.org.
Submission Requirements
1. Submission of project information, images, drawings and diagrams is performed in an online process.
2. Submission material shall maintain anonymity; your firm information will not be visible to the jury members. Any firm identification on photos, drawings, diagrams or other information will cause disqualification.
3. Your project data will be entered into the required fields during the online process. Omission of relevant data with no explanation may lead to an entry's disqualification.
4. The project must be approved through the 100% Design Development phase.
5. The project can be submitted as an unbuilt project based on the criteria noted above. The submission requirements are the same as the built project, with presentation graphics, models and renderings used in lieu of photographs.
6. The project can then be re-submitted as a built project when it is constructed.
7. Each item uploaded, including photographs, must be smaller than 1 MB. Renderings may be substituted for required photographs if the project is incomplete.
8. Please submit the following:
Exterior:
• Single Building Project. Submit a minimum of three photographs that together show all principal sides of the building.
• Multiple Building Project. Submit sufficient photographs to show the principal buildings.
Interior:
• Submit a minimum of three photographs. Site and floor plans may be combined where appropriate; please identify. Working drawings are not acceptable. Show all scales graphically.
Please submit the following drawings and/or diagrams that clearly show the design solution:
• Floor Plans
• Site Plans
• Elevations
• Sections
NOTE: Please use your best judgment in providing sufficient graphic material to give the jury an understanding of your project. We ask that you submit color photographs and drawings for the jury's review.
Begin your online submission process!
Once you have registered with payment, your non-refundable submission will be open.
Examples of online forms
Descriptive Data: page 1 page 2
Supplemental Information
Timetable
January 23, 2009, 5 PM Eastern Time - Complete submission materials are due
March 2009 - Jury meets in Washington
April 2009 - Entrants notified of their status
Exhibit
Entrants will be notified after the jury meeting whether your project has been selected for publication and exhibition. Details will be provided at that time.