| Time: 8 weeks Level: 7-10 Key Learning Areas: Technology, Maths, Science Skills required: Low level IT skills |
Design and create a scale model of a sustainable house that is low impact on the environment, economical to run, healthier to live in and adaptable to our changing needs.
GUIDING QUESTIONS:
- What does ‘sustainable’ mean?
- What aspects of our housing are currently ‘unsustainable’?
- What sustainable building materials could you use?
- How could your house reduce power consumption and use renewable energy sources?
- How could your design take advantage of natural heating and cooling?
- How could you reduce water use and use recycled options?
- How is your house adaptable to environmental and demographic changes?
