Design is an agent of change for the greater good.
Beauty and function, two great pillars of design, are important but not enough. Let’s elevate the practice of design by amplifying active measures for sustaining people, place, and planet.
Outcome
noun. the way a thing turns out; a consequence
Design
noun. the arrangement of elements or details in a product or work of art
verb. to create, fashion, execute, or construct according to plan
ASID believes that we can collectively reimagine and reshape an evolving practice of interior design that is first and foremost in the service of people, communities, and our ever-changing world. Design is an agent of change for the greater good. Let’s work together towards a future where we celebrate designed spaces that are healthy, safe (both physically and emotionally), and inclusive.
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AWARDS PROGRAM
The ASID Outcome of Design Awards celebrate the proof in the power of design. The awards shed light on innovative designers and businesses that focus on the quantifiable effect of projects on people in the built environment. Projects that measure the outcome of design on the human experience through sustainable, humancentric, and socially responsible design solutions are the future, and the Outcome of Design Awards recognize the innovators who are leading the charge.
Congratulations to the 2022 Outcome of Design Award Optimizers and Winner!
Award Optimizers
University of California San Diego North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood
Project Team: HKS, CADRE, Safdie Rabines Architects, Clark Construction
Location: La Jolla, CA, USA
Project Type: Education
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 1,057,950 SF
North Torrey Pines Living and Learning Neighborhood (NTPLLN) is a new residential “campus within a campus” at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). Totaling 10.6 acres and completed with a final total cost of $628 million, it is the largest construction project in the 57-year history of the university. This transformational project serves as a blueprint for future living and learning projects by advancing UCSD’s commitment to the environment, promoting health and well-being among students, faculty, and staff, and fostering a meaningful connection between the university and its community. NTPLLN features three residence halls, two divisional academic buildings, eight general assignment classrooms, administration offices, an auditorium, and a subterranean parking garage. Situated around a flexible main street and multimodal pathways, publicly accessible amenities include a market, affordable dining establishments, a craft center, classrooms, lecture halls, and an expansive network of inviting outdoor green spaces.
Sheltering Arms Institute
Project Team: HDR, Valley Engineering, and Hourigan
Location: Richmond, VA, USA
Project Type: Healthcare
Construction Type: New Construction
Project Size: 212,063 SF
Photographer Credit: Quentin Penn-Hollar
The new Sheltering Arms Institute (SAI), a 114-bed destination hospital for high acuity rehabilitation care, sits on a 48-acre campus development on the west side of Richmond, Virginia. The planning and design process and team structure supported a change management strategy to create the new entity and campus, and successfully consolidated three hospital units into one translational center of excellence. The planning and design philosophy revolved around the notion of the building as a therapeutic tool. To inform the design of the new facility, an interdisciplinary project team integrated evidence-based design with project delivery to achieve occupant goals and address challenges unique to the rehabilitation population. The design of SAI integrates research with clinical care, incorporates rehabilitative innovations and technologies to propel clinical practice, and intends to improve the quality of the patient and family therapeutic experience, reinventing rehabilitation for “life beyond limits.”
Award Winner
Little Charlotte Office
Project Team: Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Cushman & Wakefield, DPR Construction, PMC Interiors
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Project Type: Corporate Office
Construction Type: Retrofit/Renovation
Project Size: 60,000 SF
Rooted in Charlotte’s uptown, Little’s national headquarters is the area’s first LEED and WELL Certified workspace and embodies the vibrancy, connectivity, and authenticity of the surrounding city. Little is setting out to prove that people are happier, healthier, and more productive when they work in a space that supports their physical and mental health every day and that gives them a wide variety of work settings, so they are always working in a space that is custom designed for the type of work they are doing.
Resources and Tools
Manifesto
Join us as we build momentum through a new community of practice focused on the outcome of design. Everyone involved in the design and construction of the built environment is invited to join the conversation and learn from projects and peers on how to implement research to action.
Project Toolkit
Access the ASID Outcome of Design Toolkit to apply outcome measures to your design process. The toolkit provides you a framework to follow throughout all project phases – from project startup to post-occupancy – engaging the design team and client.
ASID Academy
Build your knowledge about designing for outcome measures with the curated education and resources available on ASID Academy. Learn from award winners, thought leaders, and innovators to bring these methods into your practice and gain a competitive edge.
Awards Program
The ASID Outcome of Design Awards celebrate the proof in the power of design. The awards shed light on innovative designers and businesses that focus on the quantifiable effect of projects on people in the built environment. Projects that measure the outcome of design on the human experience through sustainable, humancentric, and socially responsible design solutions are the future, and the Outcome of Design Awards recognize the innovators who are leading the charge.
Awards submissions are accepted during two phases in the year. Project submissions that meet the criteria will be recognized as Outcome of Design Award Winners. Annually, ASID will honor the highest achieving projects with the additional honor of the ASID Outcome of Design Optimizers.
The Outcome of Design Awards use metric-driven criterion including design solution and details, occupant experience, and research-based results (i.e. post-occupancy research) to determine the most successful projects. Project teams may submit during two application periods throughout the year.
Design Solutions and Details. Basic information on project goals, size, certifications, important design features, and more to provide insight on how the design team addressed the client’s initial needs. The award submissions should be a joint effort between the design team and client.
Occupant Experience. Eligible projects must have been completed within the past five years, with at least six months of occupancy, and include the design’s measurable impact on occupants – all is key to the Outcome of Design Awards. How the occupants’ lives, experiences, emotional and physical well-being, performance, and other specific goals have changed since occupying the transformed space are important in understanding the design’s success.
Research-Based Results. Good design is much more than aesthetics - it is a measurable, concrete benefit to the human experience. By providing research-based results as part of the application, the project’s accomplishments and innovations are solidified and show the tangible positive impact of design.
Join us as we build momentum through a new community of practice, focused on the outcome of design. This work of creating design with measurable impact benefits all of us and will shape generations to come. Using both human-centered and evidence-based design, we can create a foundation that provides positive impact and outcomes for all people and the design profession at large.
Share your success and leadership through a new lens using humancentric innovation, creative approaches to health and well-being, and environmentally-conscious design decisions.
Project submissions that meet the criteria will be recognized as Outcome of Design Award Winners. Annually, ASID will honor the highest achieving projects with the additional honor of the ASID Outcome of Design Optimizers.
Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements for Projects
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Projects must have an interior design focus with documented evidence that demonstrates the positive outcome of design. Projects must have been completed and ready for occupancy within the past five (5) years prior to submission date AND occupied for at least six (6) months prior to the submission date. NOTE: Projects that have implemented COVID-19 pandemic measures in place, policy, and technology do not need to comply with occupancy requirements.
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Projects are complex and require the contributions of many team members. All companies and/or individuals that have made a significant contribution to the project must be listed as part of the project team. This includes those individuals who are no longer employed with the design firm but hold the rights to the project.
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Clients of the project must agree to the submission as content and images may be published.
Eligibility Requirements for Applicants
- Designated Applicant of a project must be the project lead and have had primary responsibility and influence on the creative design direction, project process, and final outcomes. Designated Applicant must accept responsibility for the accuracy of all information submitted.
- By participating in the recognition program, the Designated Applicant acknowledges that the work submitted is their own and/or was completed under their direct supervision by employees of the Designated Applicant.
- Applicants do not have to be an ASID member to apply and must be over the age of 18.
- There is no application fee.
Requirements
Submit via the ASID awards platform and complete the five (5) sections in the application.
- Submission Guidelines, Contact & Client Commitment
- Project Background
- Project Details
- Design Outcomes
- Acceptance of Terms & Conditions