Drawdown: Play to Enter
Undergraduate Research Fellowship_Debbie Chen
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee_B.S. Architectural Studies
FA2021-SP2022






[Completed in collaboration with principal investigator Debbie Chen and fellow researchers:
Sarah Lunow, Drew Running, Hytham Jaraba, + Nathan Magee]

Drawdown: Play to Enter is an interactive exhibit and collaborative game that emphasizes teamwork and collective problem-solving as players navigate the complexities of climate strategy and resource management within the built environment. 

As participants work together, they engage in a dynamic system where public buildings and civic utilities release varying levels of carbon into the atmosphere and they must utilize architectural operations to stave off climate catastrophe. Success depends on the calibration of these exchanges, with players adjusting multiple rates and sliders to drive climate action. The game highlights the importance of unconventional architectural typologies, positioning them as crucial elements in addressing the climate crisis. 

Through shared decision-making, players experience both the urgency and the excitement of collectively shaping a sustainable future for the planet.