GI design challenge launch
Technical spec & launch
This event, part of Green Sky Thinking Week, will feature talks by leading experts, presentations from shortlisted design teams and announcement of the winning and highly commended entries.
We’re looking for designs for office buildings (existing or in planning) that demonstrate how both indoor and outdoor green infrastructure can contribute to the health, wellbeing and productivity of staff, while simultaneously improving the building’s energy efficiency and climatic resilience.
The interaction of indoor plants with heating, cooling, acoustic management, air quality, staff productivity and wellbeing is an exciting and growing area of research: the benefits of green infrastructure don’t need to remain outside the building entrance.
Recording of launch webinar
Judging criteria
The proposals will be judged on evidence provided against the following categories:
- Health, wellbeing and productivity of staff – improving staff working environment including the indoor / outdoor air quality
- Improving energy efficiency – looking for solutions that complement and enhance existing building systems
- Climate resilience – improving thermal comfort, water management and flood prevention measures
Design submissions must make clear any associated requirements for the building’s maintenance and management regime.
The design should demonstrate consideration of:
