Sustainable Housing

Duration

This program can be undertaken on consecutive days or spread over a term.
It involves 2 days at Yarra Ranges Tech School.
9:30am – 2:30pm Sessions

Curriculum Areas

Design and Technology 7-10, Digital Technology 7-10, Geography 7-10, Mathematics 7-8, Science 7-10

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Working in teams, students will design and create an eco-friendly house, engaging in digital simulation, data analysis, and physical model construction. They will examine essential aspects of sustainable building, such as renewable energy options, material choices, and strategic house placement, working with a mixture of hands-on physical models and computer aided design.

Key Learning Objectives

Understand the critical elements that influence energy efficiency in home design.
Learn about heat absorption, conduction, and reflection to improve thermal performance in buildings.
Explore the concept of embodied energy in building materials and its implications for sustainability.
Select materials that optimize energy efficiency, taking into account their embodied energy.
Develop proficiency in using simulation-based design and modeling tools for creating energy-efficient buildings.

Technologies Introduced

Students will develop knowledge and skills in:

Sustainable Buildings
Production Processes
Sensor Design
3D Computer-Aided Design Software
Digital Simulation

Industry Alignment

Students will be exposed to technologies and processes used in:

Precision Manufacturing
Digital Electronics
Sustainability and Renewables
Urban Planning and Design

Please note: Teachers are expected to assist with the program and technology throughout the day. Optional professional development is offered for both technologies and the Human Centred Design Thinking process.

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