Architecture and Urban Development with Minecraft Java

Owen G

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This series ended on August 19, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

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Just last year, the global population surpassed 8 billion people, making the issues of resource and land scarcity, urban clutter, environmental destruction, and others all the more pressing. The road to conquering these problems begins in cities, the centers of human civilization, as well as a complete overhaul of the urban growth model to make cities sustainable for humanity and the planet.

And what better way to explore these demands than with videogames!

This series will introduce the philosophy of ecodesign, an urban development and design framework focusing on optimizing civilian and environmental health through innovative approaches to urban planning, management, maintenance, and improvement. Anyone with an interest in how cities operate has a place in this series, as we will cover all of the elements that make a city sustainable, including (but not limited to):

✅ Engineering
✅ Construction management
✅ Architecture
✅ Landscaping
✅ Transportation
✅ Logistics management
✅ Government
✅ Economics
✅ Social welfare

We will apply these ideas to a collaborative Minecraft Java project in which we attempt to design the ideal ecocity! The parameters for the project (population, square mileage, relevant demographics, etc.) will be given at the first session, and we will begin by dividing our group into roles designated to each of the fields we examine during the course (transportation, landscaping, etc.) to execute the demands of the project as efficiently as possible. 

Whether you’re looking to learn about the intricacies of urban design or just want to play some videogames, we’d love to have you! 

🛑 PREREQUISITES: A Mac or Windows PC with Minecraft Java installed is strongly recommended but not required. A device with Minecraft Bedrock edition installed is also permitted. All age/familiarity levels welcome!

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

You may attend these sessions at your leisure, but please note that if you miss four sessions, I will ask you if you'd like to be unenrolled. This will allow others who are interested to join if they did not initially have the opportunity to register.

Also note that your participation outside of our sessions will be valued through independent contributions to the collaborative project! You are more than welcome to expand on our progress on your own time :D

Dates

August 6 - August 19

Learners

14 / 20

Total Sessions

About the Tutor

👋 I'm Owen! As a tutor on Schoolhouse, I take a tailored approach to helping you understand the material on your own terms, rather than following a rigid study plan--in other words, ask me anything, and I'll fully commit to clarifying your concerns and working toward your success! I'm a rising college freshman from New York. When I'm not tutoring or grinding out homework, I enjoy reading, running, listening to classical music, and playing Minecraft. Can't wait to meet you!

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