Public Competitions

We have also had challenges in the past such as the Post-Secondary Student Indoor Nature Design Competition (2015 – 2016). This design challenge aimed to develop creative solutions by the innovative thinking of participants about indoor natural environments in the areas of urban planning, interior design, environmental science, agriculture, and construction sectors. Using the principles of biophilic design and biomimicry, participants designed a large, multi-purpose space to facilitate the use of a Vertical Indoor Garden and Aquaculture (VIGA™) system by the general public and vendors. There were five prizes for the best overall design, best green interior design, best floor layout, best occupant design experience, and most innovative design.

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