Shima-Ame-lab.
MARK WINNER
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CategoryIntegration Design
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SubCategoryExperiential, Activation & Participation Design
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Applicant CompanyFukui University of Technology / Japan
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Manufacturer / Business OwnerNagasaki Prefecture Goto City Akashima / Japan
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Design CompanyKondo Design Lab. / Japan
This project addresses water scarcity on Akashima, Japan’s only inhabited island without a centralized water system, by developing an efficient rainwater harvesting system and an experiential program. It enables residents and visitors to engage with a rainwater-based lifestyle, promoting sustainable water use and supporting community-led island revitalization.