ASCE’s Architectural Engineering Institute Announces 2021 International Student Design Competition Winners
RESTON, Va. — Pennsylvania State University earned first place honors at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) International Student Design Competition (ISDC) on April 9, winning in the construction, electrical systems, and structural systems categories. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln won in the building integration systems and mechanical systems categories. Kansas State University also placed in the technical categories. Additionally, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln won two awards for outstanding achievement in innovation, while Pennsylvania State University won one award for outstanding achievement in innovation.
Although the awards ceremony is typically held in-person, AEI made the decision to hold this year’s competition and awards ceremony virtually due to CDC pandemic guidelines to avoid large gatherings, following the same format used in 2020.