Meet Alex, a practical-minded student in their second year of Environmental Studies at the University of Waterloo. Growing up in a bustling city, Alex has always appreciated the efficiency of communal living spaces and is passionate about urban design and sustainability. Their keen observation skills make them question commonplace arrangements, like laundry on every floor, as they consider the environmental and social impacts of building design. Between classes, Alex enjoys volunteering at local community gardens and sharing their ideas on optimizing city spaces with fellow students.