AES 7th grade 

Building for change

May 26- 31, 2016

American Embassy School, New Delhi

View the CIA 2016 intro presentation here 

View the CIA 2016 full presentation here

What is the problem?  

• Too many people, not enough housing

• High cost of living

• Poor infrastructure (water, electricity, sewage & waste)

• Environmental and social issues are often ignored in affordable housing developments.

What is the purpose of the Indian Sustainable Housing Summit?

• To raise awareness about sustainable housing in India

• To share ideas about possible housing solutions

What are we asking of 7th grade state delegations at our summit?

• To understand the problem of housing in your state

• To design, present and defend a sustainable housing solution, taking into consideration the environmental, geographic and socio-economic characteristics of your city

What are the final products:

• A model of a sustainable living solution for your state

• A presentation that explores the housing problem in your state along with a rationale/justification for your proposed model

What are the key ideas we are asking 7th grade delegations to think about when designing their housing solution?

• Think about impact

• on people

• on the environment

• on the economy

• Think about innovation

• what is new about your idea?

• what is different about your idea?