Team chalLenge: design an airport of the future

Could you design a brand-new airport and a new city around it in Minecraft? Grab a team and build a green and sustainable airport that connects and links to the wider community.

Grab a team and watch the Totally Tech video

Think outside the ‘block’ – what new ideas could you bring to an airport design using Minecraft?

Build your airport in Minecraft Education and capture it in a short video

No matter how big or small create something that will work for your community!

Are you in a western Sydney school?

Did you know that there is a new airport coming to western Sydney?

Why not use the new Western Sydney International Airport, which will be known as Nancy-Bird Walton Airport, as inspiration?

Check out the Western Sydney International Airport website for more information

Visit their Experience Centre to learn more

Share your design with us and we’ll pass it along to the Experience Centre 1

BRAINSTORM

• What does a futuristic airport look like?

• What features in your design could make it greener?

• How will the buildings and spaces be used?

• What would the surrounding area and city look like?

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Top Tips

• Use the design thinking model on page 4 to plan your design

• Make sure you explain the elements of your design in your entry

• Explain how your airport is green and connected

• Does your idea come to life in Minecraft?

• Make your pitch as engaging as possible to stand out from the pack!