Design Competition

Our team brings together partners, designers and members to research and create permaculture designs to address specific problems in our region. We sponsor Design Competitions to spur innovative design work in key areas of interest to cold-climate gardeners. 

2012 Cycling Re-Sources Design Competition

The 2012 Cycling Re-Sources Design Competition challenges entrants to create a self-sustaining system for growing annual or perennial food crops.

Learn More About the Cycling Re-Sources Design Competition

Download the Cycling Re-Sources Design Guidelines (pdf)

Attend the 2012 Design Exhibition and Celebration!

2010 Trellis About It! Design Competition

Our 2010 Trellis About It! Design Competition showcased vertical growing systems for melons and other vine crops in small urban spaces, using recycled or low-cost materials, and developed with permaculture principles in mind.

View the Trellis About It! Top Designs

Learn More About the Trellis About It! Design Competition

Learn More About the Trellis About It! Exhibition & Reception