2019
B4B 2019
Innovation for Urbanization Challenge (I4U Challenge) provides a platform for professionals and interested individuals to apply IOT or other intelligent technologies , to seek improvements on an existing architectures environment in LEE GARDENS area .
I4U - INNOVATION FOR URBANISATION
To explore the application of intelligent technology on architectural design and on putting “WELL Plus” into practice,
Innovation for Urbanization Challenge (I4U Challenge) provides a platform for professionals and interested individuals to apply IOT or other intelligent technologies , to seek improvements on an existing architectures environment in LEE GARDENS area .
Apply now and join for Urbanackathon on Oct 26, on when teams will submit a design proposal with application of IoT or other intelligent technologies on architectural scenario. 8 shortlisted finalists will enjoy supports from event sponsors which include Ronald Lu & Partners and Paul Y. Engineering. Champion of the challenge will earn an opportunity to sign a service contract up to 500k HKD , to carry out the winning solution.
MENTORSHIP
Mentors in different field will be arranged to shortlisted candidates for them to understand the market’s demands and painpoint.
NETWORK
Network with corporations and professionals in different fields
OPPORTUNITY
Finalists’ works could be included in the catalog of sponsors. Winner may have a chance to receive a contract.
EXPOSURE
Finalists’ work will be showcased in DesignInspire to gain media’s spotlight. Opportunity to sign a service contract up to HKD 500k
CHAMPION
Opportunity to sign a service contract up to HKD 500k
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HKD 10,000
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Design model can be displayed in DesignInspire by HKTDC
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Design proposals will be included in the artwork gallery of Sponsors
FINALIST
An honorarium of HKD 3,000
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A subsidy for 3D model of HKD 2,000
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Design model can be displayed in DesignInspire by HKTDC
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Design proposals will be included in the artwork gallery of Sponsors
CHALLENGE TIMELINE
URBANACKATHON
CAUSEWAY BAY
WAI CHAI
26 / 10 / 2019
SCREENING INTERVIEW
RONALD LU
HEAD-OFFICE
02 / 11 / 2019
MENTORING PROGRAM
RONALD LU
ARCHITECTUAL
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PAUL Y.
ENGINEERING
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ENEURON
DATA USAGE
11 / 2019
EXHIBITION
HKCEC
DESIGN INSPIRE
05 / 12 / 2019
ASSESSMENT
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AWARD PRESENTATION
HKCEC
DESIGN INSPIRE
06 / 12 / 2019
Competition Process
Representatives from sponsors will introduce the scenario, pain points and expectations for the competition, explain the concept of “WELL Plus”, and mentor the participating teams in Urbanackathon on October 26, 2019.
Teams should submit the draft of proposal at the end of the event.
The Organiser will screen the proposal drafts submitted and invite outstanding teams to an interview to select top 8 shortlisted teams. Invited teams for the First Interview will be announced on November 2, 2019 in official website, and invited teams will be individually informed about the arrangements for the interview.
Mentors will be assigned to shortlisted teams for a 3-week mentoring programme to improve the proposal. Shortlisted teams will publicly exhibit the final proposals with 3D models and design summary in DesignInspire by HKTDC.
Final proposals will be presented to a judging panel in Final Assessment, commending awarded outstanding innovators.
WHO CAN JOIN?
Practitioners OR students aged 18 or above
Applicants are encouraged to apply as a team（Company stream or Individual stream）with 2-5 members
It is suggested to include members from IoT development, architectural, engineering, and design field
Applicants can also apply as individual and be assigned a group by the organiser
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For details of eligibility requirements and application procedures,
please refer to the PROSPECTUS
APPLICATION
https://forms.gle/FAsLWkSCJtuMAxzH8
APPLY NOW
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23:59 21ST OCTOBER,2019 (HONG KONG TIME)
PROSPECTUS
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JUDGING CRITERIA
Design concept
Innovative, feasible, and with sense of beauty
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Compatibility
Compatible with the scenario and with the concept of Well Plus
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Feasibility
Comply with existing industrial regulations & standards in reasonable cost
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Sustainability
Sustainable operations and uses of energy
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Presentation
Self explanatory materials with annotated sketches