School in the Iraqi Marshes

A historical and fundamental area of Iraq are the marshes which are home to many families with minimal infrastructure. Dewan has chosen this exact location to build a school in order to supply the families the much-needed education in an area that is lacking for facilities that will nurture the future of Iraq. The particular plot is located perfectly between two rivers for multiple means of properties with empty land surrounding it for possible expansion in the future to house more students. 

Participants are asked to design a primary school in the long-forgotten area of the Iraqi marshes, taking into account the limitations of the area and the ecological impact of construction on nature and the fauna of the marshes. The design is for a 6-class primary school serving the nearby villages with all the amenities of a modern school.  The sustainable design to take special care to minimize the impact on the fragile ecosystem of the marshes and to emphasize the awareness of the children of their unique surroundings and the importance of the impact of the humans on the marshes and its fauna.

PRIZES:

PRIZE WINNER
6 MONTHS EMPLOYMENT AT DEWAN, RENEWABLE UP TO ONE YEAR
OR $5000* (Salary 10,000 AED = $2750 USD per month)

2nd  PRIZE $2000 + Certificate

3rd  PRIZE $1000 + Certificate

7 x HONOURABLE MENTIONS Certificate + Invitation to attend the Annual Ceremony

TOP 20 & TOP 50 Published on our website and social media pages

*First prize will be a fully paid employment at Dewan for 6 months expandable to one year supervised by seniors with experience in all departments. If for any reason this cannot be achieved then a sum of $5000 will be presented.

www.dewan-award.com/2018-competition.html