Personal Project Ideas
Creating an interior designing app for prospective home owners
Creating a documentary to explain the current real estate system
Designing and planning a sustainable and eco-friendly residential structure
Writing a guide for homeowners to use while designing their homes
Global Context
Globalization and Sustainability
I feel my project will best demonstrate this global context since it mainly focuses on “urban planning, strategy and infrastructure” which is one of the key points of focus of this global context. The element of making the structure sustainable also connects to this global context since one of its main focuses is sustainability. I feel this is why this global context best suits the project I plan on undertaking this year.
Prior MYP Knowledge
Art
Design
Math
Design
Technical Drawings
Concepts of Art
Geometry
CAD softwares
Research Questions
What technologies are currently used to make buidlings eco-friendly?
How do buildings cost-effectively move to renewable energy?
How much do residential structures contribute to the pollution in the metro cities of the world?
What technologies do buildings use to avoid any risk from natural disasters?
Research Plan
Renewable Energy Research
To conduct the required research for my project I will divide the research into 4 categories which I will individually research to easily organise and gather my information.
Water Conservation Research
Urban Agriculture Research
Disaster Proofing Research
Criteria for Personal Project
I will research various sustainable measures to incorporate in final structure I will be creating
I will research various measures to prevent the impact of natural disasters in the final structure I will be creating
I will research ways to manage the waste generated in the final structure I will be creating
I will create a report consisting of all my research about the different technologies used in existing structures
My final product will have a detailed sketch of the final sustainable structure
I will create a brochure consisting of a summary of my research with pictures of my final product to give to visitors of my stall on the day of the exhibition
This sketch will help viewers visualise what the structure will look like and will give them a vision of what I intend to create
This will help to combine and present all the research I have conducted during the personal project in a convenient manner
Since the world is currently running out of natural resources, by adopting sustainable measures I will be able to curb the usage of these resources as part of our daily consumption
Large communities around the world live in disaster-prone areas and many of them lose their homes due to such disasters every year, which is why by adopting such technology I will be able to reduce the damage done by natural disasters to residential structures.
This report will be part of my final product to give examiners a detailed insight into the research conducted for my personal project
Currently residential buildings are 1 of the highest producers of waste in the world, therefore, by finding ways to manage the waste, we will be able to reduce the pollution around the world
Research Topics
Water Conservation
Renewable Energy
Agricultural Innovation
Disaster Proofing Technologies
Other Structural Elements
ATL skills used
Communication Skills
Self Management Skills
Use appropriate strategies for organizing information
Set goals that are challenging and realistic
Plan short-term and long-term tasks
Interviews with notable individuals in the feild
Open communication with project supervisor
Listen to all opinions during research
Research Skills
Use of primary sources
Use of secondary sources
Use of multi-media resources