Build An Eco-Home

Course Overview: 

A workshop that focuses on environmentally sustainable ideas and building features for a house. The aim is to raise awareness of the need for buildings to be green and sustainable to reduce the negative impact on our environment. Children are introduced to various environmentally sustainable building design strategies; understanding how to keep their design energy efficient, learning about materials and using resources in a responsible manner.

Children will build a 3D model prototype while exploring various green and sustainable features to include in their design. DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests.

Course Content: 

Incorporating Sustainable Building Features

Children are introduced to various environmentally sustainable building design strategies; understanding how to keep their design energy efficient, learning about materials and using resources in a responsible manner. Children will build a 3D model prototype of their Eco-Home.

Putting Eco-Home ideas on sketch

DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced Architects with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in our spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create and explore freely under our guidance.

Learning Outcomes: 

Over these immersive two days at camp, children will design and build a 3D model prototype of their future eco-friendly home while exploring various green and sustainable features. They will get the chance to come up with brilliant ideas and express their eco-design concepts in their model, which they can proudly bring home.

Teaching Methods:

Project-Based Learning: Children work on architectural projects, such as designing and building models of houses, buildings, or cities. This approach allows them to apply their knowledge and skills practically and meaningfully.

Design Thinking: The design thinking process encourages children to think critically and solve design problems. They learn to empathize with users, define problems, generate ideas, create prototypes, and test and iterate their designs.

Visual and Spatial Thinking: Children develop their visual and spatial thinking abilities through activities like sketching, drawing, and creating 3D models. They learn to visualise and communicate their ideas effectively.

DesignTinkers camps are specially curated and led by instructors who are experienced architects, designers and educators with the passion and experience of working with young children to nurture their creative interests. Camps are held in our spacious and conducive classroom for kids to create and explore freely under guidance.

Prerequisites:

No prerequisites needed.

Assessment Methods:

No assessments will be done.

Required Materials: 

Water bottle and a light jacket.

Important Notes:

The price includes snacks and lunch. All materials will be provided.

Why join this event at Agora?

Education providers and courses conducted at Agora Colearning are carefully selected by our team. Agora provides a stress-free experience for parents, allowing for online searching and booking of courses as well as comfort in knowing that your child is safe and secure. At the same time, Agora Colearning offers your child a multitude of educational options, coupled with active spaces, an outdoor space, and quiet zones - all under one roof at HarbourFront Centre. Click here for directions to Our Centre.