FUTURE ENERGY

Overview

Location: Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, Illinois
Premiered: June 2013
Area: 8,000sf permanent exhibition
Cost: $7mm

Challenge

Take advantage of advances in real-time, multi-player simulation technology to create a highly immersive ‘gaming experience’ where participants work together to envision Chicago’s energy future.

Solution

Create five unique, multi-player interactive experiences – Future Car, Future Home, Future Neighborhood, Future Trans, and Future Grid – combined with real-time scoring to offer a highly realistic 45-minute simulation experience.

Recognition
  • Association of Science-Technology Centers, Leading Edge Award for Outstanding Visitor Experience
  • Event Design Magazine 2013, Gold Medal for Best Interactive Exhibit
  • American Alliance of Museums, 2014 MUSE Award for Outstanding Media Design