This multi-disciplinary VIP is building on the Identifying the Elephant – Remove the Blindfolds project where we tried to understand the needs of a home (a place where people feel safe, comfortable, can express themselves and their beliefs) vs. the needs of the engineering properties of a building (house – physical shelter).

In the VIP we focus on working with the younger generation to educate about different construction materials, their properties, and their environmental impact. As we were all kids, at some point, we realised we needed a fun approach. The previous VIP members worked on preparing different games for kids to enjoy. Currently, we offer two types designed for elementary and secondary schoolers: a Top Trumps game and a colouring worksheet. The aim of the VIP now is to continue developing an elaborate team board game -in the style of Monopoly and other board games- where kids and adults can learn how choices made while building a house can impact the environment, including learning about greenhouse gas emissions, strengths, thermal insulation, and the carbon footprint of different materials.

Designing an educational game needs more work than one thinks. If you are joining our team, come with your sleeves rolled up and ready to play.

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG: 11, 9, 8, 3, and 17

Academic Director

Taghried Abdel-Magid, Dept of Architecture and Civil Engineering

Who can Apply?

This VIP welcomes applications from all University of Bath students.

Applications for Semester 1 AY25/26 will open in June 2025.

Project Updates

TBC