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he environment of a learning space has great effect on the growth , focus and emotions of a student . An effective space has the potential to dynamically influence student learning , as opposed to passively providing a venue for it . Through a flexible , thoughtful design , the building will be a teacher in itself . KenCada was founded on the conviction that the best in Kenyan education and international 21st Century learning is urgently needed and should be made accessible to all Kenyan children . The challenge is to design a new campus for the KenCada International Academy that will serve as a learning space for its young students in Mombasa , Kenya .
Elegibility Open to all full-time post-secondary students or professionals . Individual and Team submissions are accepted . Participants may enter one of the following categories :
• Local – Open to all citizens and residents of Kenya , whether in Kenya or abroad .
• Regional – Open to all citizens and residents of all African nations .
• International – Open to all around the world .
Timeline March 1st : Registration deadline March 15th : Submission deadline
Awards
• Local : Kenya – $ 2 000 CAD
• Regional : Africa – $ 2 000 CAD
March 16th-31st : Jury deliberations April 2017 : Winners announced
• International : Global – $ 2 000 CAD
Please note that this is an ideas competition . No working contract will be guaranteed following the selection of a winner .
How to enter 1 . Visit the KenCada IIC website for more information : www . kencadaiic . com 2 . Register on the KenCada IIC website by March 1st , 23:59 EAT ( Eastern Africa Time , + 0300 GMT ) 3 . Design a new learning space for KenCada . 4 . Submit your entry on the KenCada IIC website by March 15th , 23:59 EAT
About KenCada International Academy KenCada educates the whole child and provides distinctive experiences that focus on academic excellence and experiential learning . The KenCada International Academy is a place of knowledge , a school of discovery . An educational experience for Kenya that honors the best practices in pedagogy from around the world .
About Design Build Research DBR is a non-profit institute founded to offer a new model for design education and research . The school is dedicated to teaching the design and construction of socially , culturally and environmentally relevant student-led installations . DBR also offers a research platform with a focus in systemic change in building for climate , environment , disaster and global shelter needs . AD
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