Description
Create your ultimate collection of realistic sustainable house designs reflecting modern energy efficient homes.
Budding architects from the age of 10 years old can learn all about using eco friendly building methods and materials. The kit is full of STEAM education benefits and introduces tweens and teens to building in a sustainable and efficient way while learning all about architectural design.
Set includes: 117 Arckit pcs, reusable Arckitexture decals (including white louvres, light timber, dark brick and vegetation), 30 x Arckit cardboard pop-outs (including wind turbine, solar panels, water harvestation tank, air source heat pump, figurines, trees & furniture), 1 x introductory booklet, 4 x designs online.
What our testers said
“I can’t wait to see how this ends up.” – Child
“Putting the roof and ceiling on is frustrating, just one thing, a bit out of place and it won’t work, but I guess that is how it is with a real building.” – Child
What our experts think
Arckit Eco is a building kit that allows lots of creative freedom while supporting children in developing skills in design, architecture and engineering. As they follow the instructions to build a structure or experiment with designing their own, children are learning important logical thinking and problem-solving skills to bring their ideas to life and ensure their creation is structurally sound.
The children are also able to use the cut-out components provided to layout the home in different ways, which in addition to engaging them creatively, helps them to think visually and engage with design and space. Additionally, when used in an educational setting, the building kit encourages discussion around eco-friendly concepts and why they are important, such as using wind turbines and reusable components.
While children require some assistance from an adult or older children to add more complex aspects to their build, such as extra storeys or roof parts, with this support they are able to use perseverance and tenacity to complete their design.
Skills developed
– Develops logical thinking and creative problem-solving skills
– Provides opportunity to engage in STEAM learning and develop interest in design, architecture and engineering
– Encourages perseverance
