Jury of leaders in the sustainable design movement to judge competition entries
Via ILBI.org

(April 19, 2011) Seattle, WA – Launched in May 2010, the Living City Design Competition challenges participants to select an existing urban city from any part of the world and u se photo-realistic, three-dimensional modeling and renderings to conceptually transform the city into a truly sustainable place to live. The winning team, to be selected from among 81 entries representing 69 cities in 21 countries on every inhabitable continent, will be announced at Living Future ’11, April 27-29 in Vancouver, BC.
The jury that will decide which concept best captures the vision of a sustainable city has been assembled by the International Living Building Institute (ILBI) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), and includes:
•    Susan Szenasy, Editor in Chief, Metropolis Magazine •    Bill Reed, Principal, Integrative Design Collaborative; Regenesis, Inc.; and Delving Deeper •    Doug Farr, President, Farr Associates •    Patrice Frey, Director of Sustainability Research, National Trust for Historic Preservation •    Liz Dunn, Director, Preservation Green Lab at the National Trust for Historic Land Preservation •    Jason F. McLennan, CEO, Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Building Institute •    Eden Brukman, Vice President, International Living Building Institute
“We’re thrilled at the caliber of our jury panel. As a group, the jury possesses a wealth of applied experience and a deep understanding of design and preservation,” says Jason F. McLennan, CEO of the International Living Building Insti tute. “We hope that the competition and the winning entries will redefine our expectations for our urban ecosystems – simultaneously opening up the conversation for a worldwide effort and establishing a vision to which we can all strive as we consider the future of our planet and the cities in which we live, work and play.”
There are three cash awards: a first prize of $75,000, a second prize of $25,000 and a “building reuse award” of $ 25 ,000.
Following the requirements of the Living Building Challenge 2.0, competition teams aim to change the way the global community views the future of cities — from ecologically unsound urban areas to truly sustainable communities through which both the human race and the environment can flourish together.
The Living City Design Competition was created by the ILBI in partnership with the NTHP, with generous funding from the Kendeda Fund and the Summit Foundation, and media support provided by Metropolis Magazine. Competition details are available at www.ilbi.org/livingcity.
About the International Living Building Institute
The International Living Building Institute (www.ilbi.org) is a non‐governmental organization whose mission is to encourage the creation of Living Buildings, Sites and Communities in countries around the world while inspiring, educating and motivating a global audience about the need for fundamental and transformative change. Comprised of the leading green building experts, futurists and thought‐leaders, the International Living Building Institute is premised on the belief that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement of reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The Institute was founded in 2009 by the Cascadia Green Building Council (www.cascadiagbc.org), a chapter of both the US and Canada Green Building Councils. The Living Building Challenge was launched in 2006 by the Cascadia Green Building Council and quickly became the most advanced green building performance standard in the world. The program was conceived and authored by Jason F. McLennan, CEO of Cascadia, prior to joining the organization.
About the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (www.PreservationNation.org) is a non-profit membership organization bringing people together to protect, enhance and enjoy the places that matter to them. By saving the places where great moments from history – and the important moments of everyday life – took place, the National Trust for Historic Preservation helps revitalize neighborhoods and communities, spark economic development and promote environmental sustainability. With headquarters in Washington, DC, eight regional and field offices, 29 historic sites, and partner organizations in 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to a national network of people, organizations and local communities committed to saving places, connecting us to our history and collectively shaping the future of America’s stories.

Contacts: ILBI: Megan Hilfer, PARSONS, Megan@parsonspr.com, 206.789.5668 NTHP: Brad Kahn, Groundwork Strategies, Brad@groundworkstrategies.com, 206.419.1607