1st: “The California Academy of Sciences Exhibit” – Volume Inc.

The Challenge: Design 20,000 square feet of exhibition space in Renzo Piano’s new museum, have it blend seamlessly into the building and the park setting and then engage, educate and inspire a global audience. We co-opted the scientific specimen box as a method of organizing content with a contemporary spin, allowing for the different kinds of information to be arranged in varied and compelling ways. The exhibit modules were developed from a standardized kit of parts- including direct-to-ply prints, low energy LED lightboxes, A/V and specimens creating a non-linear “contemporary cabinet of curiosities.” www.volumesf.com

2nd: “CLIF Bar 2 mile Challenge” – CLIF Bar & Company

Currently, 40% of urban trips are less than 2 miles, and cars are used for 90% of those trips! The Clif Bar 2 Mile Challenge hopes to inspire necessary change by both challenging AND providing solutions for hurdles folks may have for not riding their bikes for short trips. Goal: less oil, less money – more fun! Includes mobile biodiesel tour, online interactive module, and smiles… Free of charge. Please visit us at 2milechallenge.com

3rd: “Open Green Map” – Green Map System

Locally charted Green Maps highlight local natural, cultural and green living sites in 55 countries to promote community sustainability and personal well-being. Transforming local information into global interaction, the new Open Green Map social mapping platform spurs widespread participation as it shares diverse public viewpoints. Download multimedia resources including flowcharts, slideshows and education tools at http://OpenGreenMap.org/share_promote. At http://GreenMap.org, explore the movement’s hundreds of uniquely designed Green Maps.