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Block by Block: Designing Sustainable Transportation in Minecraft

Past Event

Qatar Auto Museum

29 January - 5 March 2024

QAM Expo tours for students: to be disclosed soon

Award Ceremony: to be disclosed soon

Location of Ceremony: Qatar Auto Museum Pavilion at EXPO

Jury: Representatives from QAM and Microsoft Qatar

Prizes: to be disclosed soon

Participants: Students from all over Qatar

Calling all student builders and sustainability enthusiasts. This competition challenges you to craft a sustainable mode of transportation within the virtual world of Minecraft.

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Your task is to design an eco-friendly transportation system that minimizes environmental impact while efficiently moving characters across the Minecraft landscape. Whether it's a network of solar-powered minecart railways, pedal-powered bicycles, electric-powered boats, or any other innovative mode of transit, your goal is to demonstrate creativity, functionality, and, most importantly, sustainability. Participants will showcase their creations, emphasizing elements such as renewable energy use, minimal carbon footprint, and efficient travel mechanisms. Entries will be judged based on sustainability, practicality, aesthetics, and overall impact on the Minecraft world.

Competition objectives 

  • Hands-on Sustainability Learning: Engage in a practical exercise to understand sustainable design principles by creating eco-friendly transportation systems in Minecraft.
  • Problem-Solving and Innovation: Foster creativity and critical thinking skills while tackling the challenge of designing efficient, eco-conscious transport solutions.
  • Environmental Awareness and Responsibility: Develop a deeper awareness of environmental impact and the importance of sustainable practices in transportation design.
  • Technical Skills Development: Hone Minecraft-building skills, learn about renewable energy integration, and explore design elements to craft functional transportation systems.
  • Showcasing Creativity: Showcase inventive and imaginative designs within the Minecraft world, expressing individual creativity while addressing real-world issues.
  • Educational Exploration: Explore the intersection of gaming, sustainability, and technology, discovering how virtual platforms can promote ecological awareness and action.

Competition Criteria 

  1. Sustainability: How effectively does the transportation system minimize environmental impact? Consider energy efficiency, use of renewable resources, and overall sustainability practices.
  2. Functionality: Evaluate the practicality and efficiency of the transportation mode in moving characters across distances within the Minecraft world.
  3. Innovation and Creativity: Assess the originality, creativity, and uniqueness of the design. How inventive is the transportation mode compared to conventional methods?
  4. Aesthetics: Consider the visual appeal and integration of the transportation system within the Minecraft environment. How well does it blend into the surroundings?
  5. Scalability and Adaptability: Can the transportation system be easily expanded or modified to accommodate changes or future needs within the Minecraft world?
  6. Resource Efficiency: Evaluate the utilization of resources in constructing and operating the transportation mode. How efficiently are materials and energy used?

What needs to be submitted: a link of a video recording with an explanation of the creation on Minecraft

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