In the modern word, complexity and uncertainty seem ever-present. How do we maintain relative order and a sense of calm? We rely on the power of inter-connectivity. When different systems, processes and people work seamlessly in conjunction with one another, this is when our towns and cities flourish
But what happens when something goes wrong?
Conflict, disruption and environmental changes can leave us vulnerable, but we’re never entirely powerless. This forms the challenge of CLUE edition 05: to explore how light can help to prevent challenging situations and crisis or manage emergencies when they occur. In testing circumstances, how can we unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world?
During an incident or emergency, it’s understandable that confusion, disorientation and even panic are likely responses. That’s why, in this edition, we are asking young students and professionals to imagine the ways in which lighting can make a difference – big or small
We encourage contributors to think of prevention – how illumination can help to anticipate and address problems before they even start – as well as the way in which it might assist during an incident. How can light help the people affected by a crisis? What role can it play in aiding emergency responders? And how can it help in the aftermath of an incident?
The situation you want to tackle is entirely up to you. What can you bring to the table?
TIMELINE:
- CLUE 05 COMPETITION LAUNCH : January 15, 2019
- DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS : November 25, 2019
- DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION : December 8, 2019, 23:59 (GMT-5)
- DEADLINE FOR PROJECT SUBMITTER : December 9, 2019, 23:59 (GMT-5)
- JUDGING OF PROPOSALS : January 28, 2020
- PUBLICATION OF WINNERS : February 6, 2020
PRIZES:
Winners will be selected from all eligible submitted projects. Prizes will be awarded on merit by an international jury composed of professionals in the fields of design and urban planning. Prizes will be distributed as follows on the jury’s discretion.
1 st
PRIZE $5000*
2 nd
PRIZE $2500
3 rd
PRIZE $1000
* The CLUE budget has a Travel Stipend to send the 1st prize winner to attend the biggest trade fair for lighting and building services technology, Light + Building to be held in Frankfurt, Germany, March 8-13, 2020 – in the amount of $2.000. If the laureate (or if a team, one person to be selected) is available and able to attend the show they will need to follow the suggested travel reimbursement guidelines where an estimate is required after they have received their prize money.
CLUE will reimburse the winner of these travel costs – Air-fare, lodging and Light + Building registration – Laureate will then need to submit receipts of these estimated-approved travel expenses in order to be reimbursed – Note that in no manner is CLUE prepaying or making any travel arrangements – The laureate will need to incur these travel costs and then submit for reimbursement after estimate approval.
In combination with the Light + Building visit, the 1st prize winner will travel to the Netherlands and visit Signify company (formerly known as Philips Lighting) at the smartest km2 in Europe, High Tech Campus – Eindhoven.
JURY:
THE JURY WILL BE UNVEILED SHORTLY!