This unit explores urban ecosystems, bio-inspiration for sustainable design, and the integration of augmented reality to visualize and create urban spaces that support both human and wildlife flourishing. It is divided into three sections: "Explore" introduces foundational concepts of climate change, ecosystems, and restoration. "Execute" delves into bio-inspiration, showcasing how natural processes inspire solutions and how Augmented Reality (AR) can visualize these processes and impacts, supported by real-world examples and practical activities. "Enhance" justifies the pedagogical benefits of AR, offering examples of useful AR applications and practical integration strategies. The unit culminates in a hands-on exercise where students use a gamified AR experience in Delightex to strengthen their understanding and engagement with the topic.
Created by EDUACT Partners
This unit explores how green roofs and vertical gardens contribute to urban biodiversity and sustainability. Students will learn about their design principles, environmental benefits, and socio-economic impacts. It is divided into three sections: "Explore" introduces foundational concepts of climate change, ecosystems, and restoration. "Execute" delves into bio-inspiration, showcasing how natural processes inspire solutions and how Augmented Reality (AR) can visualize these processes and impacts, supported by real-world examples and practical activities. "Enhance" justifies the pedagogical benefits of AR, offering examples of useful AR applications and practical integration strategies. The unit culminates in a hands-on exercise where students use a gamified AR experience in Delightex to strengthen their understanding and engagement with the topic.
Created by EDUACT Partners
This unit invites students to explore how nature can inspire sustainable and healthier urban environments. Using AR tools, learners will visualize and interact with biophilic elements such as green roofs, natural lighting systems, and ventilation inspired by ecosystems. The activity encourages system thinking, creativity, and problem-solving through immersive STEM-based learning.
Created by KIT Partners
This learning unit guides students and teachers in exploring how the natural strategies of plants and animals can inspire sustainable solutions in architecture and urban planning. Through a multidisciplinary approach and the use of Augmented Reality (AR) tools, learners will discover how biological systems can lead to innovative building and city design that responds to climate, function, and well-being.
Created by KIT Partners
This unit introduces students to the concept of eco-friendly materials in construction, focusing on cutting-edge innovations transforming sustainable architecture. It is divided into three sections: "Explore" introduces foundational concepts of eco-materials and sustainable construction. "Execute" delves into bio-inspiration, showcasing how natural processes inspire solutions and how Augmented Reality (AR) can visualize these processes and impacts, supported by real-world examples and practical activities. "Enhance" justifies the pedagogical benefits of AR, offering examples of useful AR applications and practical integration strategies. The unit culminates in a hands-on exercise where students use a gamified AR experience in Delightex to strengthen their understanding and engagement with the topic.
Created by EDUACT Partners
This unit introduces students to the concept of eco-friendly materials in construction, focusing on cutting-edge innovations transforming sustainable architecture. It is divided into three sections: "Explore" introduces foundational concepts of eco-materials and sustainable construction. "Execute" delves into bio-inspiration, showcasing how natural processes inspire solutions and how Augmented Reality (AR) can visualize these processes and impacts, supported by real-world examples and practical activities. "Enhance" justifies the pedagogical benefits of AR, offering examples of useful AR applications and practical integration strategies. The unit culminates in a hands-on exercise where students use a gamified AR experience in Delightex to strengthen their understanding and engagement with the topic.
Created by EDUACT Partners
This learning unit provides a comprehensive introduction in innovative water recycling and conservation techniques in urban planning. It is divided into three sections: "Explore" introduces foundational concepts of climate change, ecosystems, and restoration. "Execute" delves into bio-inspiration, showcasing how natural processes inspire solutions and how Augmented Reality (AR) can visualize these processes and impacts, supported by real-world examples and practical activities. "Enhance" justifies the pedagogical benefits of AR, offering examples of useful AR applications and practical integration strategies. The unit culminates in a hands-on exercise where students use a gamified AR experience in Delightex to strengthen their understanding and engagement with the topic.
Created by EDUACT Partners
This unit introduces students to the scientific, technical, and ecological principles behind aquaponics, an integrated system combining aquaculture (fish farming) and hydroponics (soilless plant cultivation). Learners explore the fragility of ecosystem balance, experiment by building a mini aquaponics system, and use Augmented Reality (AR) to visualize nutrient cycles and design sustainable eco-buildings. The methodology follows the Explore – Execute – Enhance framework, guiding students from research and discovery, through hands-on creation, to reflection and innovative applications.
Created by CEIPES Partners
This learning unit introduces students to biomimicry, the practice of studying natural structures, processes, and systems to inspire human innovation. Through case studies such as the lotus leaf (self-cleaning surfaces), shark skin (antibacterial textures), and termite mounds (sustainable architecture), students see how evolution has already solved many design problems.
Created by CEIPES Partners