Jury Recognition Award

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​Saharsh K.M

Oakridge International School, Bengaluru

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ClimateShield SGLAS™ -  A Multifunctional Climate-Resilient Roof

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ClimateShield SGLAS™ is an innovative passive rooftop system that tackles urban heat, water scarcity and flooding in one integrated design. By combining radiative cooling, rainwater harvesting, atmospheric water collection and gravity-based water management, the system aims to turn rooftops into year-round climate resilience infrastructure reducing heat while capturing, storing and reusing water with minimal reliance on electricity.

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Recognition

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Open Ideas Young Newton Innovation Award - Jury Recognition Award

​Recognition Package: ₹10,000 equivalent

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This recognition celebrates an idea that demonstrated strong systems thinking, scientific curiosity and potential for further development. The next stage for ClimateShield SGLAS™ is to move from concept to prototype, testing its performance across different climatic conditions and assessing its technical, economic and environmental viability.

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