In May, students from across the district participated in The North Bay Society of Architects (NBSA) Climate Change Challenge 2024.
We are proud to announce that several students from St. Luke and Mother St. Bride schools were selected as winners of the challenge! As shared in the latest NBSA newsletter, students showcased exceptional creativity, innovation, and a deep understanding of the environmental challenges that influence architectural design.
We extend a warm congratulations to:
Emmett and Olivia of St. Luke School for their Phoenix-inspired shelter, earning
1st place in the FIRE category. This unique bird-shaped shelter, nestled in a recessed moat and surmounted by walls, showcased the students' creative minds and out-of-the-box thinking.
Frankie, Jethro, and Daniel of St. Luke School for their meticulously detailed and thoughtfully executed fire shelter, earning
2nd place in the FIRE category. They included references to the Ontario Building Code and provided an evacuation plan as part of their project narrative. Dressed in red t-shirts, they fully embodied the spirit of the competition!
Darcy, Hayden, and Alyss of St. Luke School for their double-envelope shelter, designed with angled walls and a non-rectangular shape, earning
3rd place in the WIND category. The multi-layered facade used as a windbreak was a unique feature that mirrors how buildings are designed for extreme environments. It also reflects how people dress in harsh weather, wearing multiple layers for protection against the elements.
Danielle, Beulah, Shimona and Daimon of Mother St. Bride School with their playful and dynamic structure elevated on piers, earning
3rd place in the WATER category. The group went above and beyond by incorporating a computer-generated 3D rendering of the shelter as a guiding template for the model.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Eileen Berwick, NPSC Experiential Learning Lead, and The North Bay Society of Architects for their leadership and coordination of this inspiring and engaging learning opportunity for our students!
Congratulations to everyone who participated in the NBSA 2024 Climate Change Challenge!