Event

New Old Green

17 May 2007 to 03 June 2007

New, Old, Green delves into the world of Sustainable Architecture - also known in Finland as 'Green Architecture' - an approach to architectural design that emphasises the place of buildings within both local ecosystems and the global environment. Designed by the Museum of Finnish Architecture, the exhibition invites the visitor to explore sustainability using words, pictures, spaces and structures.

Step inside one of the three-dimensional constructions and investigate durable, recyclable materials first-hand. Examine models that show how contemporary architecture seeks to minimise the negative environmental impact of buildings, by improving efficiency and being clever about the use of materials, energy and space. Schoolchildren's ideas and models are shown alongside the views of professionals, as the exhibition proceeds from large to small, from landscape and community to individual buildings, interiors and details.

The Six Cities Design Festival's Learning programme has created an activity pack in response to this exhibition. Aimed at 8-12 year olds, the New, Old, Green Fun Kit invites young people to design their own eco-house, and find ways to reduce energy use. Designed for use at home or in the classroom, you don't need to have seen the exhibition to enjoy the activities in the kit. You can pick up your free Fun Kit at the New, Old, Green exhibition and the Inverness Festival Information Point, or Download it here (format: pdf 138kb)