# Dream On Amazing: The Global Sustainable Design Initiative

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/04/dream-on-amazing-the-global-sustainable-design-initiative/
- Published: 2022-04-13T06:30:33-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## **Dream On Amazing: Columbus-based Horizon Science Academy**

Let’s Dream on Amazing!  For Columbus High School will be one of the participating
high schools in this global initiative. For it’s spanning several European countries,
the United States, and Canada. Especially to submit their applications for what 
they think the “Future Classroom” should be.  It’s to Dream About Amazing.

The designs, mentored and developed alongside university students from Catholic 
University of America. For it will be assessed by how well they incorporate and 
balance minimal environmental impact. In addition, concept consistency and also 
appealing futuristic designs.

### Horizon Science Academy

“At Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School, we pride ourselves on providing
[STEM education to our students](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/12/stem-student-journeys-from-dreams-to-reality/)
with hands-on real-world applications.

By joining Dream on Amazing, we aim to showcase some of the wonderful and talented
[young minds at our school](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/03/recycling-bins-for-schools-engaging-young-minds/).
Environmental [sustainability initiatives are the key](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/how-these-5-key-industries-can-advance-sustainable-development-goals/)
to ensuring that this generation has the opportunity to show their inspirational
determination to all those who came before, and all those who will come after them.”-
Sylvia Cunningham, Biology and Health Teacher at Horizon Science Academy Columbus
High School  

![Dream on amazing. Team USA](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/
2022/04/Team-Photo-USA.jpeg?resize=420%2C315&quality=52&ssl=1 "Dream on amazing.
Team USA")

Team Photo USA

### Dream on Amazing: The Competition

During the development phase, the students and their teacher applied their creative
designs using [cork](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/04/carbon-negative-footwear-shoes-to-be-made-from-recycled-wine-corks/)
as one of the required sustainable materials to use. The [competition further encourages students to seek](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/03/green-healthcare-competition-rethinking-hospital-design/)
inspiration in the Red Planet’s bright colors and surface patterns. In addition,
exploring cork’s unmatched [material and ecological proprieties as a building](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/03/how-building-material-companies-can-be-more-sustainable/)
block. STEM-knowledge application and nonconforming creativity are a must. 

Expectations are that students test cork’s potential to combine design, performance,
and sustainability, while literally pushing this age-old material to the _New Frontier_.
Moreover, with this combination in place, cork promises to define a new age in interior
design. They’re offering natural beauty, innovative, futuristic, and sustainable
solutions.

Designs 

The designs will be presented to a jury panel composed of global Architectural Studios,
where New York-based studios [Desai Chia Architecture](https://www.desaichia.com/)
will act as the USA representative and Space entity representatives. Adventure and
exploration await the best-performing teams. They will get the chance to visit the
land of cork, Portugal, to learn about this material’s origins. In addition to the
production process at Amorim Cork Flooring. They will also receive a brand-new Mars
cork flooring for their [school](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/12/four-runner-up-schools-receive-2500-for-sustainability-upgrades/).
The students can apply it to a room of their choice. Moreover, it’s a fitting final
practical test to these students’ theoretical ingenuity.   

## Raising Awareness

In its pilot edition, the ‘Dream on Amazing’ initiative aims at raising awareness
of the world’s environmental needs. That’s with a focus on key target demographics.
It will also leverage brilliant young minds to find Mars-inspired and Earth-ready
solutions [toward a better future](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/04/gm-takes-next-step-toward-future-with-electric-self-driving-vehicle-manufacturing-in-michigan/)
for all. **The best designs will be revealed on April 15th. **  

The cork flooring company Amorim Cork Flooring is sponsoring this initiative. It’s
sure to test cork’s versatility all the way to Mars. 

More Information: [https://www.dreamonamazing.com/](https://www.dreamonamazing.com/%22%20/t%20%22_blank)