The 6th Tsinghua-Peking University Low-carbon Campus Design Friendly Competition was recently held.

The contest showcased the outcomes of the Handmade Innovation Practice course from Tsinghua University and the Sustainable Campus Practice, Green Campus Scientific Practice, Industrial Ecology courses from Peking University.

The competition gets underway

More than 130 students from various departments of Tsinghua and PKU presented the outcomes of 22 projects. Six groups of the two universities shared research outcomes in fields such as sustainable living, environmental innovation, and resource conservation, including projects like a pet-friendly garden, innovative tomato cultivation methods, a desktop micro-garden recreating a natural retreat, a low-carbon campus platform for collective action, dormitory upcycling initiatives, and creative solutions to reduce food waste.

Other projects on display included a low-carbon goods market, featuring interactive activities such as making plant-based lip balm, handmade soap, and enzyme cleaners.

Group photo of participating students and faculty

Tsinghua has proactively sought to align with Beijing's "Garden City" guidelines, which were released in April and outline long-term goals for green space integration through 2035. The Handmade Innovation Practice course focuses on home gardening, guiding students to explore topics ranging from gardening skills to spatial design, from cutting-edge technologies to the aesthetics of everyday life.

Starting with real-life challenges, students were encouraged to think critically, use hands-on methods and innovate, ultimately producing tangible learning outcomes.

Editor：Li Han