ARCKIT: Where Imagination Meets Innovation in Architectural Play

Empowering new generations to build a sustainable world

Arckit is a highly acclaimed building kit for teaching architecture and design to both primary and secondary students. Create stunning designs from intuitive blocks that snap together with ease! Inspire your students to think sustainably with eco-friendly buildings and zero plastic packaging.

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Explore Arckit’s Tangible Design Tool

  • Hands-on

    Arckit is a tangible and hands-on design tool for spontaneously bringing your architectural ideas to life right before your eyes.

  • Enjoyed by everyone

    Arckit opens up the wonderful world of architectural design to users of all ages and levels with our exciting range of kits for beginners through to advanced.

  • Multi-Design

    Inspired by real modern building techniques, Arckit is a truly open-ended platform that encourages users to think freely and without restrictions of instructions.

Ready for next-level building blocks?

ARCKIT is a freeform architectural model building kit that allows you to physically explore designs and bring your ideas to life with speed and precision. Based on modern building techniques and a 1.2m/4ft grid to scale, the ‘click and connect’ modular components make it possible to create a vast range of structures that can be quickly assembled, endlessly modified and finished to perfection.

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Explore Limitless Possibilities with Arckit

  • There is a wide variety of teaching resources available for Arckit, ranging from single modules up to 40 Week courses and After School Programmes covering all about the 5Cs (creativity, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and computational thinking) and why they are important to 21st Century living. Examples of the types of courses:

    • Introduction to Architecture with Arckit
    • Sketching and Drawing
    • Form and Function
    • Building Future Cities
    • Design Thinking
    • Digital Architecture and Platforms
    • The Architect Civic Principles
    • And lots more...
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Designed to inspire and educate, the Arckit Sustainability Studio Workshop offers a transformative, hands-on exploration of sustainable architecture catering to various age groups and educational needs.

How Do Our Arckit Workshops Work?

The workshop unfolds in three structured phases: education, creation, and presentation. Initially, participants engage with the fundamental principles of sustainability in architecture. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for the next phase, where participants are 'recruited' by a top architecture firm. Tasked by a 'top-secret' client, they apply their new skills to design and build innovative, eco-friendly buildings with Arckit. As the workshop concludes, each group presents their architectural models, simulating a real-world client meeting.

The Arckit Sustainability Studio goes beyond traditional education by immersing participants in a practical experience that not only teaches sustainable architecture but also inspires them to apply these principles in their daily lives and communities. This session is not just about learning; it’s about inspiring real change and empowering individuals to make a positive impact on the environment.

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What Awaits You in Our Arckit Workshops?

With three different offerings, catering to primary school students, secondary school students, and adults, we ensure that our educational approach is accessible and relevant to learners at all stages of life. This diversity in our audience allows us to foster a widespread understanding and appreciation of sustainable architecture across generations.

Primary Students

Introduction to Sustainable Architecture

Engage young minds with the basics of sustainable design through fun and interactive model-building activities. Our primary student workshop introduces the concepts of eco-friendly materials and simple design techniques that impact the environment positively.

Secondary Students

Advanced Architectural Solutions

Dive deeper into sustainable architecture with secondary students as they explore complex design challenges and innovative solutions. This session emphasises energy efficiency, water conservation, and the use of sustainable materials in building designs.

Adults

Designing for Resilience

Tailored for adult learners, this workshop focuses on sophisticated architectural strategies that address urbanisation and climate resilience. Participants will design models that reflect advanced concepts in environmental sustainability and learn how these practices can be implemented in community planning.

Outcomes

  • Engage and Educate

    Each workshop is a gateway to understanding sustainability through the lens of architecture. By building models using the Arckit system, participants not only learn about sustainable practices but also apply these concepts in creative and tangible ways.

  • Tailored Learning

    We offer three distinct sessions tailored to the educational level of participants. Whether it's young students just starting to learn about sustainability or adults looking to deepen their understanding, our workshops are designed to meet everyone's needs.

  • Community Impact

    These workshops are more than just educational activities; they are an investment in the community's future. Participants leave empowered to make informed decisions about sustainability, impacting their personal lives and the broader community.
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ARCKIT Studio Success Stories

  • Broderick Ashmole
    - Classroom Teacher, Surf Coast Secondary
    ★★★★★

    The Arckit project kit provided students with an innovative way to explore architectural concepts through hands-on, practical application. The interactive nature of the kit kept students engaged and inspired, allowing them to deepen their understanding of sustainable design in a creative and tangible way. The workshop was a valuable experience for the students, and I would recommend it

  • Jevon Nichols
    - Teacher, Torquay P-6 College
    ★★★★★

    The authentic, real-life purpose for learning made the workshop highly engaging for students. The ArcKit materials also allowed them to show their understandings of the concepts explored in the session in a practical way. A highlight was when one student cheered after having been 'recruited' to work in the architectural firm - a wonderful moment.

  • Russell Taylor-Shaw
    - Principal, Deans Marsh Primary
    ★★★★★

    The Arckit Sustainability session was just what we needed and what the students wanted. The session with Madison tied in well with our school science and technology unit and was very hands-on and engaging. The session was even mentioned as a semester highlight by several students in their end of semester reflections.

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