Bent Architecture has completed the first phase of the Eco-Cubby project with their partnered school, Berwick Fields Primary School.

Over the course of Term 3, Fiona Lew of Bent Architecture has collaborated with Environmental Education teacher Adam Surmacz and volunteer Sara McCunnie to hold workshops for 40 students from prep to grade six as part of the Eco-Cubby project, introducing them to the principals of sustainable building and living and resulting in the construction of four 1:20 scale models for their proposed Eco Cubby.

Some of the activities included: brief making through brainstorming in groups, walking around the school making observations of their surrounds, making 1:20 plasticine models to teach the students about scale, using a cardboard house model and torch to teach about orientation and shading, and paper models exploring the possibilities of using shipping containers for the cubby.

Eco-Cubby is a workshop program for children that places architects in schools to promote the concept of sustainable design. Through the design of an ‘Eco-Cubby’, children engage in challenging dialogue to learn about, build awareness of, and take action for sustainable living.

For further information, see the website and blog documenting the Eco-Cubby Project:

www.eco-cubby.com