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Flat-Pack Housing

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Students will work together to design a scale-model flat-pack house in response to the current housing crisis by utilising lasercutting technology.

Working in groups, students investigate characteristics of different materials, human-centred design of living spaces, flat-pack design principles, and more.

Students acquire the knowledge of processes to enable them to work collaboratively, solving a very real problem. This program is student-directed and encourages discovery of issues affecting people in Bendigo and other Australian communities. They develop “persona profiles” to aid in their empathy and understanding of how various accommodation issues affect real people. The program is structured and facilitated with an emphasis on learning through hands-on processes as well as trial and error testing.

Learning
Program Overview

Duration
2 Days or flexible delivery
Year Level
7-10, VCE, VCE VM
Location
Bendigo Tech School
Curriculum Focus
  • Science
  • Mathematics
  • Design and Technology
  • Digital Technologies
  • Personal and Social Capability
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Sustainability Cross Curricula Priority
Technology Utilised
  • Lasercutting, vector graphics software.

Student Outcomes
  • Consider the industry stakeholder requirements to create a suitable solution.
  • Use vector-graphics software to create a 2D net of a flat-pack house and produce a prototype using lasercutters.
  • Design a solution which takes into account emerging technological trends and material sustainability.
  • Present and evaluate designs through interactive testing and refinement.
Industry Links
  • New Energies
  • Building and Construction
  • Advanced Manufacturing
  • Community and Professional Services
Program Insight

"This program has allowed our students to understand the issues affecting our community. Students were challenged to think critically and creatively to produce a sustainable and affordable flat pack housing solution. Being able to pitch their ideas to industry partners was a highlight of the program, as it provide real world learning opportunities for students.”