Discover architecture and design through playful, hands-on building challenges.

In this hands-on workshop, young designers become eco-architects, blending creativity with science to make a building in which living plants can survive and thrive. Participants will investigate essential plant requirements, light, water, air, warmth, and space, and apply principles of environmental science and structural design to create a custom home for a sunflower.

They will learn how plant biology intersects with sustainable architecture, sketch their ideas, and build supportive structures that mimic real-world eco-design solutions.

This workshop encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation as participants explore how science and architecture can work together to protect and nurture life.

For children who have just completed Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 this term - please book based on your child’s current/most recent school year, not their new year group from September. This typically corresponds to children aged around 7–11 years old. We reserve the right to refund or deny entry to those who are not in the correct year group.

Due to low numbers we have combined two age groups (Years 3/4 and Year 5/6) into one workshop. Activities will be adapted to ensure they are suitably challenging for all ages.

Refunds can only be issued for tickets cancelled at least two weeks (14 calendar days) in advance of the event date. Please note that this supersedes our normal event terms and conditions.

Image credit: Freddie Rodgers

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