How to apply
Project Eligibility
Your project is eligible if it is built, occupied and based in Aotearoa New Zealand or Australia.
Step 1: Complete the application form
Fill out the online application form (below) for your project. Pay the submission fee of $250 (or $100 if you are a SME or B-Corp).
STEP 2: SUBMIT PROJECT CONTENT
Once the form is completed you’ll receive document submission information via email within 48 hours including instructions for:
1. VIDEO narrative of the project (max 5 minutes – this is for internal judging only and can be very lo-fi e.g. shot on your phone).
2. WRITTEN biophilic design narrative in PDF format (max 4 pages). This should reflect the scale and typology of the project, recognising that all criteria may not be present for every project (e.g. extensive community engagement for a single family home). As part of this narrative please address the following criteria:
- Project overview
- Key biophilic design strategies and their intended outcomes
- How key strategies were achieved
- First Nations cultural guidance and design integrity
- Community engagement
- Reflection of place
- Contribution to education/advocacy about biophilic design
- How this project contributes to the Living Future vision – Socially Just, Culturally Rich and Ecologically Restorative
3. WRITTEN brief summary of biophilic impacts on occupants and operators may include testimonials and other data as appropriate (max 1 page)
4. IMAGES 3 -10 project photos (File format: *.jpeg or *.png, Resolution: 300ppi; Dimensions: ideally 1920px x 1080px, Size: 5MB max.,With permissions)
5. SITEMAP this can be included in the video and should give the judges a clear idea of the project layout
