The first-place team developed an integrated envelope using an insulated concrete form system with continuous insulation to maintain strong thermal performance and control layers.

Their submission demonstrated technical depth, with well-resolved details addressing key challenges such as balconies and window interfaces. Overall, this was a comprehensive, highly buildable solution, making it a very worthy first-place winner.

The second-place team developed a high-performance envelope using a cross-laminated timber, or CLT, system combined with continuous exterior insulation to reduce thermal bridging and improve overall performance.

The third-place student team developed a high-performance envelope using a Larsen Truss wall system, applying perfect-wall principles to minimize thermal bridging and maximize insulation which is well suited to Winnipeg’s climate.