Design Build Challenge is an annual design and construction competition open to participants of all disciplines and levels of experience. The DBC '08, taking place 27 - 30 March 2008, focuses on encouraging built responses to community needs in designated cities.

The DBC ’08 focuses on various marginalized communities within Seattle that are currently facing issues of displacement due to rapid urban redevelopment. Participants will be given a contact list of potential clients -organizations with a community design need- with whom teams will collaborate to develop a meaningful and appropriate design response. The DBC aims to emphasize craft, creative reuse, environmental awareness, and innovation in response to the needs of the displaced communities identified in this challenge.

Prizes
Completed projects will be judged by an independent jury composed of architects, designers and community leaders who will judge success based on assessment of need, project implementation and execution. An awards ceremony and wrap-up party will be held Sunday evening. Prizes will include:
- Cash
- Merchandise
- T-Shirts
- Publication of your project

Early Registration Deadline: 15 February 2008
Individuals, teams of 2 - 5: 50 Dollars 
Teams of 6 or more: 100 Dollars 

Late Registration Deadline: 15 March 2008
Individuals, teams of 2 - 5: 60 Dollars 
Teams of 6 or more: 125 Dollars

Submission Deadline: 30 March 2008