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The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners
The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University,  | International Design Awards Winners

The Green Vein - Design of Green Infrastructure for McMaster University

UniversityMcMaster University
Lead DesignersZahra Rezaei Abyaneh, Matthew Hou
Design TeamCai Jing Tan
Project LocationMcMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Prize(s)Bronze in Landscape Architecture / Educational / Cultural Spaces
Project LinkView
Entry Description

This Project transforms rainwater runoff into an opportunity. Instead of flooding pathways or disappearing underground, stormwater is captured and managed through a network of beautiful, educational, and sustainable spaces across the campus. Guided by the principle “What falls in McMaster, stays in McMaster,” the pilot sites slow, filter, and reuse runoff while offering students and visitors places to learn, gather, and connect with nature. By integrating ecological design with community engagement, the project makes stormwater management a visible and inspiring feature of a resilient campus.