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title: SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL
description: Pavegen’s first school install, helps educate students and staff inspiring young people to think differently about energy.
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# SIMON LANGTON SCHOOL

### CANTERBURY, UK

Pavegen’s first school install, helps educate students and staff inspiring young people to think differently about energy. The installation of 24 kinetic tiles covers over 5 metres of a corridor used to harvest energy to power on-demand lighting. The tiles are also fitted with our wireless technology that provides real-time footfall data. The install gained a special feature on BBC News.

## Pavegen’s Innovative Approach to Teaching Energy Sustainability

**Education is crucial as it shapes our understanding and future. **

Simon Langton approached us with a pressing challenge: to find inventive ways to educate students on STEM subjects, particularly sustainability. Traditional teaching methods were failing to engage students and staff effectively around renewable energy. There was a clear need for an approach that would ignite young minds and generate genuine excitement about sustainable practices. We needed a solution that would transform conventional learning into an interactive, inspiring experience.

 

## Pavegen’s Interactive Kinetic Tiles Transform STEM Education

Pavegen addressed this challenge with our first-ever educational  installation, which turned a typical school corridor into an interactive learning experience. By installing 24 kinetic tiles across a 5-meter stretch, the project transformed the space into a dynamic, energy-harvesting environment.

Each tile captured the kinetic energy from foot traffic and used it to power on-demand lighting, demonstrating the potential of renewable energy in real-time. Additionally, the tiles were equipped with wireless technology to provide real-time footfall data, offering students and staff immediate insights into how their movements contributed to energy generation.

![lang_0138_lr-1](https://www.pavegen.com/hs-fs/hubfs/lang_0138_lr-1.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=lang_0138_lr-1.jpg)

 

## GAMIFYING SIEMENS PURPOSE

Pavegen is based in King’s Cross, in the heart of London’s tech revolution. We’re just a few minutes’ walk from King’s Cross and St. Pancras International Stations. Our research and development centre operates in Cambridge, the innovation hub of the country.

![Pavegen-Seat-Paris_1.2](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Pavegen-Seat-Paris_1.2.jpg)

## Kinetic Installations Inspire and Educate on Renewable Energy

The installation not only enhanced the educational environment but also captured widespread attention, earning a special feature on BBC News. By integrating interactive technology into the school setting, Pavegen effectively engaged students and staff in a hands-on learning experience about energy sustainability.

**Data and Analytics!**

The real-time data and visual impact of the kinetic tiles inspired young people to think creatively about energy solutions and highlighted the potential of innovative technologies to make a tangible difference. This project set a precedent for future educational installations, demonstrating that sustainability can be both informative and exciting.

[![Simon Langton Pavegen Jump](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/lang_0138_lr.jpg) ](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/lang_0138_lr.jpg)

[![Simon Langton Button Press Pavegen](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Pavegen_button-press_web.png) ](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Pavegen_button-press_web.png)

[![Walkway Simon Langton Pavegen](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/lang_6616_LR.jpg) ](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/lang_6616_LR.jpg)

[![Langton School Pavegen ](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Langton%20School%20Pavegen%20HIRES-8.jpg) ](https://www.pavegen.com/hubfs/Langton%20School%20Pavegen%20HIRES-8.jpg)