Topic outline

  • SUSTAINABLE HOUSES OF 2050

    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?