Architecting for kids

The budding architects of the Sycamore trails 6th grade gained some hands on experience with basic model building and designed new training facilities for alternative Olympic sports. Being green designers, each design incorporated a renewable energy source and a recycled or reclaimed material. Take a look at their designs . . .

Kangaroo Boxing in Australia. The kangaroos are inside the big box. The fenced in yard has barbed wire to keep the kangaroos in, but allows for the delivery truck to move circulate in and out of the property. If you are in Australia, you can sit in the bleachers and watch the kangaroos train.

Gazelle Track & field in the Sahara Desert. The food and training buildings, which are made of sand, use both solar and wind power. The gazelles use block training to strengthen their legs located at the far end of the facility.

Bulldog Shot Put and Power Lifting in Stonehenge. This solar powered building reclaimed the existing rocks at Stonehenge to form it's new wall. The facility includes a weight lifting area to strengthen the bulldog's jaw muscles and shot put area for the dog to practice.

Elephant Rollerblading in Timbuktu. This facility used solar powered elevator, and a mixture of wind and biomass energy to power the facility. The pygmy elephants use the elevator to get to the second and third levels. Can you find the emergency pole from the tower?

Alligator Wrestling in the Everglades. This facility used the tattered remains from the hurricane disasters to build a new facility. The outdoor wrestling arena has high fence to keep the alligators in and people out. Can you see the solar panels on the roof of the building?