Our spirit has been shattered.
Broken hearted, upset, confused, pissed off... we're all of it. How can it be that three people, that no one has ever heard of, are responsible for our fate, happiness, and score ranking?
If you can't tell, the past few days haven't been going as well as we had wanted. We're trying not to be sore losers, but the fact of the matter is that these "experts" were way off. Rumors are spreading that other teams are petitioning for another go at the architecture judging.
The competition rules stated that teams would be judged subjectively in architecture based on firmness, commodity, and delight. Based on these three areas, our team should have placed in the top five. Unfortunately, the contest was really about bells, whistles, gadgets, and other features that our team found to be impracticable and unnecessary. When the day was done, we were ranked 17th. 17th!! What the F*ck!!! ...it just doesn't make any sense.
On a lighter note, the competition is only part of the big picture. The public here loves our home and say that it's one of the few houses on the Mall that they could actually picture living in. Sure, we want to win, but what's really important here is that our home is marketable, livable, and realistic.
The home's final resting spot is in Troy, Michigan, where it will be open to the public. We invite everyone to come out and visit and see for yourself what we've done.
Thank you to all of you that have supported us and been proud. We're still working hard to do well in the other contests. We'll keep you posted here...
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The overall score definitely "bites the BIG ONE", but look at the bright side. Everyone who participated has more experience with energy-efficient materials and construction methods. That's the stuff that matters in this business. I'm proud of all who participated and put in a lot of hard work. Rock 'n roll, LTU!
Regarardless of the competition undercurrents, you all have succeeded in this massive project. With hard-earned experience, practical know-how, and experiential knowledge, you will launch careers from running starts. I look forward to hearing and reading about your green initiatives and contributions to sustainable design for years to come. Way to go, everyone. Best Wishes and Congratulations, Elizabeth
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