Smart Cities Exhibit
Smart Cities exhibit allows visitors to become the urban planner of a futuristic metropolis. In this immersive experience, it is possible to step into the shoes of a city leader, making critical decisions to ensure city’s energy needs are met while minimizing harm to the environment, all within a budget.
The exhibit features an advanced interaction method where visitors can select energy sources to invest using their fingers without touching any surface. The exhibit is also a nice example of projection mapping where 3D building models are lit in line with the how environmental friendly the decisions are.
Visitor Experience
As you encounter the Smart Cities exhibit, you’re transported into the heart of a bustling and environmentally conscious city. Your mission? To make sustainable investment decisions powering the city while safeguarding its natural surroundings.
Equipped with a budget, you’ll navigate a virtual cityscape filled with various energy options, from renewable sources like wind and solar to conventional power plants. Each decision you make impacts the city’s energy supply, financial health, and environmental well-being.
Do you invest in a sprawling solar farm to harness the sun’s clean energy, or do you opt for a compact nuclear power plant to meet the city’s demands? The choice is yours, but remember, your decisions have consequences. Overspending might lead to financial woes, while neglecting the environment could harm the city’s future.
The Smart Cities exhibit offers an engaging and thought-provoking experience, challenging visitors to balance energy needs, budget constraints, and environmental responsibility in a dynamic urban setting.
Lessons Learned
- Sustainable Urban Planning: Smart Cities introduces visitors to the complexities of sustainable urban development. The exhibit emphasizes the importance of green energy solutions.
- Budget Management: Visitors learn the value of responsible budgeting and how financial decisions impact a city’s ability to thrive.
- Environmental Responsibility: The exhibit highlights the vital role of eco-friendly energy sources in reducing a city’s carbon footprint.
- Decision-Making Skills: Visitors hone their decision-making skills as they navigate the intricate balance between energy needs and environmental protection.
- Collaboration and Strategy: Smart Cities can be enjoyed individually or as a group, promoting teamwork and strategic thinking among participants.
Target Age
- 8+