In this episode of What's Next? the spotlight is on the world of greener Homes, and our young Disruptors Alisha, Kate, and Ruben are ready to take on the challenge!
Paired with celebrity researchers: social media star Adam Beales, actress Demi Isaac Oviawe, and comedian MC Fitzpatrick, they compete to come up with a big idea that will impress judge Fionn Ferreira.
Adam and Ruben investigate the latest tech innovations. Demi and Alisha challenge traditional housing ideas. MC and Kate explore sustainable materials - check out the sugar houses idea up top!
Their journeys take them across Ireland and beyond to meet with innovators transforming the home industry:
- Adam visits Dr Marin Sawa, who shows him how she can transform wallpaper into eco-friendly electricity.
- MC meets Alan and Oluchi, who have a sweet new solution to green building materials.
- Demi connects with JP, who's reimagining how we live with efficient, compact living spaces.
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We want everyone at home and at school to take part too. If you have a great idea email whatsnext@rte.ie.
Teachers can download the activity packs and notes below:
- Notes for teachers
- Activity Sheet 1 - Making homes greener
- Activity Sheet 2 - Eco-Friendly Building challenge
- Activity Sheet 3 - Build green, live clean
The teams construct their fresh insights to design groundbreaking ideas. They then present their original concepts to our judge, Irish inventor and entrepreneur Fionn Ferreira who will choose a winner.
The big pitch
- Adam and Ruben unveil the Hexagagon - A concept that turns sweat into power.
- MC and Kate introduce Lights Out - An app that gamifies energy saving for families and communities.
- Demi and Alisha present the Big House Revolution - Celebrating larger, communal living spaces.
Fionn evaluates the pitches based on his four criteria:
- Imagination
- Achievability
- Green creds
- And could it change the world?
Whose idea will be the standout? Which team will build its way to the grand final, to compete for the golden Brainbox and the chance to impress a millionaire investor?
