Communications Contest
(100 points)
From team Web sites to signage and public tours on the National Mall, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon Communications contest challenges teams to educate others about their houses, their experiences, and their projects.
A jury of communications professionals will award points for delivering clear and consistent messages; images that represent the vision, process, and results of each project; and creativity in engaging audiences.
The Communications contest jury will evaluate:
Web content quality, appropriateness, and originality
Video walkthrough information, the accuracy of the representation of the as-built house on the competition site, accessible captioning, clarity of the audio narrative, and creativity
The quality of onsite graphics, photos, displays, and signage
The delivery of messages to target audiences and people of all abilities
The use of innovative methods to engage audiences, including Web site visitors and people waiting to tour a house.
