Activity Aims
To encourage participants to consider some of the key themes involved in sustainable design.
Introducing participants to some of the professional and management careers in construction.
To emphasise teamwork, time management, finance and presentation skills.
Activity Description
Green Living is a team activity looking at the impact of housing developments on the environment and the community.
Participants design and produce a model layout of a sustainable mixed housing development as well as producing a tender document and a presentation of their ideas.
Activity Length
Min. 2 hours - max. 4 hours
All timings given are approximate.
Audience
- All ages
Group Size
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Participants should work in groups of 4 – 6 people.
The overall group size is restricted by the amount of time needed for each group to give a 2 minute presentation.
Further Information
For full details on the activity please see the Activity Cover sheet included in the documents below which provides information on:
- Preparation and Resources required
- Curriculum/Sector/Employability Skills links
- Extension Activities
- Suggested timetable