Toronto-based competition 'Canstruction' encourages designers to build structures made entirely out of canned goods to raise money for the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Architects, builders, engineers and designers gather from around the world to raise awareness about food shortages through the 'Canstruction' competition. Competing builders are split into groups and encouraged to use colorfully packaged canned goods to replicate gigantic versions of inanimate objects such as flowers, buildings and even famous products. Some notable constructions include Ontario's flower, the Trillium, made from yellow, green and yellow cans. Together, the teams raise thousands of dollars to help feed those in need.
The money raised from 'Canstruction' helps to raise money and donations for non-profit organizations that cater to those in need. The next 'Canstruction' competition is in February 14th, 2014.
What's Driving This Trend
- Sustainable Design
- Architects and designers are exploring ways to make sustainable architecture and art using food cans.
- Promotion Through Participation
- Organizations can promote their cause by creating fun activities that encourage participation and contribution to the cause.
- Social Media Fundraising
- 'Canstruction' can use social media to help increase awareness about the event and help fundraise for the Daily Bread Food Bank.
Who This Affects Most
- Non-profit
- Non-profit organizations can create similar events and activities to raise awareness and funds for their cause.
- Retail
- The retail industry can leverage this event and cause by selling canned food items and donating a portion of the sales to a similar non-profit organization.
- Architecture
- Architects can explore creative ways of using sustainable materials like food cans in their art and design projects.
