Irrigreen Receives 2025 Green GOOD DESIGN® Sustainability Award

In collaboration with Box Clever, the innovative Smart Controller 3 snags win in Product Design category

EDINA, Minn., April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Irrigreen, the leader in precision irrigation systems, today announced that its groundbreaking Smart Controller 3 has received the 2025 Green GOOD DESIGN® Sustainability Award. Founded in Chicago in 1950, the internationally acclaimed award is one of the oldest accolades of its kind, honoring the world's most innovative products and celebrating design excellence with positive impact on the environment.

Developed in collaboration with global design studio Box Clever, Smart Controller 3 serves as the intelligent and aesthetic hub at the core of Irrigreen's groundbreaking digital sprinkler system. Irrigreen's patented watering method can save customers up to 50% on water utility bills by tracing the contours of the lawn with unparalleled precision. The most sophisticated addition to Irrigreen's robust lawn care solutions, Smart Controller 3 connects cloud-based data to Irrigreen's proprietary precision spray sprinkler heads, enabling real-time decision-making in outdoor environments and dramatically reducing water waste.

"Winning this prestigious design award is incredibly exciting and validating for our team," said Amanda Salinas, SVP of Marketing and Design at Irrigreen. "Our goal is to reinvent the lawn care industry; not only in terms of function, but also design and aesthetic. This collaboration with Box Clever has taken our system to the next level—cultivating Irrigreen's brand identity as both efficient and user-friendly, as well as intuitive, beautiful, and fit for modern living."

Smart Controller 3 sets a new benchmark in the irrigation industry by prioritizing user experience, curb appeal, and powerful technology. Designed with a sleek, minimalist front panel, it blends seamlessly into modern home architecture, with durable, weather-resistant materials that protect without compromising style. Featuring intuitive, easily accessible controls—including a distinctive central analog dial—Smart Controller 3 empowers homeowners and landscaping professionals to effortlessly manage irrigation settings at the touch of a button. In outdoor environments, amidst the threat of intense heat or sudden storms, the controller's straightforward interface is designed for immediate clarity and control even in harsh conditions.

"We share Irrigreen's vision of creating products that balance technological sophistication, intuitive design, and environmental responsibility," said Dickon Isaacs, Chief Creative Officer of Box Clever. "Irrigreen is at the forefront of sustainable outdoor tech, and their commitment to making a positive impact through innovation and design aligns perfectly with our mission for creating uncompromised products that enhance the customer experience."

Design the lawn of your dreams with Irrigreen's new AI-powered quoting tool, and discover how Irrigreen's Smart Controller 3 can revolutionize your outdoor space. Visit www.irrigreen.com to learn more and experience the future of sustainable lawn care.

About Irrigreen
Irrigreen is the most efficient sprinkler system on the planet. Using up to 50% less water, a single head maps and precisely irrigates where needed, saving customers up to 50% annually on their outdoor water bill. Controlled from an app, five Irrigreen heads can replace a forty-head traditional system, offering streamlined installation at a comparable price. Irrigreen is better for your lawn, your wallet, and the planet. Irrigreen is based in San Francisco, California and Edina, Minnesota.

About Box Clever
Box Clever are seasoned entrepreneurial leaders in reimagining products, brands, & businesses and creating significant financial growth and market success through uncompromised physical and digital designs. The studio collaborates with Fortune 100 companies (eg. Intuit, Google, Samsung) as well as breakthrough startups (eg. Caraway Home, Away, and Nebia). Box Clever's team of Industrial Designers, User Interface Designers, and Researchers are experts in understanding human behavior and crafting poetic product experiences that people love. Box Clever is based in San Francisco, California. Visit www.bxclvr.com to learn more.

SOURCE Irrigreen