Innovation Architects: Designing the Future Through Collaboration

Innovation Architects: Designing the Future Through Collaboration

This workshop promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and STEAM education through the integration of creative thinking.

Students will actively participate in a range of collaborative challenges that require them to think, plan, and succeed as a cohesive group. During the program, students will have the opportunity to apply their engineering skills while drawing inspiration from sustainable and ecological building practices.

Students will encounter a series of construction challenges that will stimulate logical, creative, lateral, and critical thinking, fostering the development of these cognitive abilities. Through these activities, students will enhance their communication and cooperation skills as they work together to overcome the challenges presented.

As a culmination of their efforts, students will have the chance to connect their individual structures, reinforcing the collaborative nature of the workshop and showcasing the power of teamwork. By engaging in this program, students will not only strengthen their problem-solving and engineering abilities, but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the importance of collaboration in achieving shared goals.

Learning outcomes:

  • Explore sustainable building practices and eco-friendly construction techniques.
  • Develop teamwork, communication, and collaboration skills in achieving group goals.
  • Apply engineering and creative thinking to solve construction challenges using logical and critical thinking.
  • Analyse climate regions and their impact on architectural design and construction needs.
  • Assess the effectiveness of teamwork and identify areas for improvement in collaboration and problem-solving.

Location:

This workshop can be offered as both an incursion and an excursion.

Aus: Victorian curriculum

Interpersonal Capability

Cultural Practices

Cultural Diversity

Critical and Creative Thinking

Questions and Possibilities

Personal and Social Capability

Collaboration

Relationships and Diversity

Design and Technologies

Technologies and Society

Creating Designed Solutions

Dya Australia’s school-based workshop profoundly impacted our staff, fostering creativity, teamwork, and a deeper commitment to our school’s values and mission. The engaging activities encouraged us to think differently, take risks, and embrace new challenges.
This collaborative experience strengthened our sense of community and showcased the importance of working together towards common goals. It provided a refreshing break from our routines, leaving us more united, motivated, and inspired to bring this creativity and collaboration into our classrooms.
We highly recommend Dya Australia’s workshops for any organisation looking to enhance team culture and promote a positive, innovative environment.

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