Floating house
Explore how engineering and design can support communities living in challenging environments. In this interactive workshop, students compare the built environment in Australia with communities around Cambodia’s Tonlé Sap Lake, where seasonal flooding has led to the development of floating houses as an
affordable and practical housing solution.
Students are introduced to the concept of appropriate technology and the engineering principles behind floating structures before working in teams to design and build their own floating house models. Using limited budgets and materials, students test their designs for stability, weight and durability while experiencing the challenges of real-world engineering projects.
The workshop concludes with a discussion on the physics and civil engineering principles that contribute to successful designs, encouraging students to evaluate their models, reflect on improvements and consider how engineering can create sustainable solutions for communities around the world.
Details
- Type: Civil Engineering
- Minimum number of students: 5
- Maximum number of students: 30
- Year level: Year 8 - 10
- Duration: 1 hour
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