Holiday workshops: Designing for plants (ages 7–8)

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Perfect for curious minds, this session investigates architecture and design.

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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'll 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 students explore how science and architecture can work together to protect and nurture life. Philip Wells is a Chartered Architect and founder of a RIBA-accredited architectural practice, with a passion for creative learning and education outreach. Since 2014, he has delivered architecture-based workshops in schools across Central and SW London and is an active RIBA Architectural Ambassador. His past work includes serving as Lead Architect on the award winning Halley VI Antarctic Research Station (Hugh Broughton Architects) and contributing to the Millennium Bridge in London at Foster + Partners. Philip specialises in using architecturaldesign to unlock creative thinking in young people through hands-on, curriculum-connected experiences. This workshop is strictly for ages 7–8 only.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.

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