A unique space for testing real-world solutions

Launched in 2022, UBC Okanagan’s Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) program provides faculty and staff with a unique platform to incubate, test, and showcase innovative research in real-world settings. These projects are embedded within the campus environment—its buildings, infrastructure, streets, and spaces—or its surrounding communities. Each initiative is co-led by at least one UBC Okanagan faculty member and one operational staff member, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and meaningful impact in the program’s priority areas.

Browse the links below to learn more about past UBC Okanagan CLL Competition Award recipients. If you are interested in developing a CLL project, please consider applying to the next UBC Okanagan CLL Fund Competition or reach out to Nicole Bennett (nicole.bennett@ubc.ca) to discuss your ideas.

2023 Funded Projects

Improve the Efficiency of the Energy System for the Campus’s Legacy Academic Buildings

This project focuses on optimizing energy efficiency in UBC Okanagan’s legacy buildings through innovative and cost-effective modeling, improving the district energy system to cut greenhouse gas emissions and set a scalable example for sustainable building practices.

Clean UBC Okanagan’s Air through Wall-mount Air Filtering Devices

A pioneering project that seeks to improve indoor air quality through the use of innovative wall-mounted Aerosol Removing Tapestry (ART) devices. These units effectively reduce harmful airborne particles and pathogens while improving energy efficiency. The project evaluates their performance, with potential applications in diverse settings such as classrooms, homes, and hospitals, extending beyond UBC Okanagan.