Chapter 5. Design Defense

“If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don’t understand it yourself.”

—Albert Einstein

The Design Defense is 75 minutes long and provides an opportunity to present and defend your submitted design to a panel of architects.

You must adhere to several procedures during the defense.

• Prepare a presentation for the panel that outlines key aspects of your design.

• When arriving at the session, personal items such as laptops, cell phones, and other items will be stored in a secured location.

• Bring a USB key or other media containing your presentation. Presentations are limited to Microsoft PowerPoint or SlideRocket format. Do not bring additional items or props for the defense.

Bringing printed copies of the design ...

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