This should be completed by groups of two.  Start the class off with drawing up plans for the house or room from above. (Blueprint style)  Nothing as detailed as a blueprint, however we did go in-depth into what we would have in our dream house (or room). The possibilities for ideas are endless.  Have students assume they are rich and can have anything they want.  Here is a worksheet I have my students do first.

Objective

• Provide opportunities for social interaction and cooperation.

The Materials

• Cardboard box
• Plastic and masking tape to cut and fold walls and rooms.
• If you go to a carpet or wallpaper shop you can get sample books filled with different tile and wallpaper samples, perfect for the students to use in their projects
• Popsicle sticks
• Hot glue gun sticks
• Hot glue guns (5 or 6)
• Different color fabrics for curtains, bed sheets, furniture, etc.
• Paint
• White glue.
• Collected materials; stuff that can be used for something on a different scale (Example: Small paper cups used for waste paper baskets). 

Once preparatory drawings are completed have students start their room/house design.  They may choose to do a complete house or a more detailed room design.  I use a rubric to grade this assignment that looks at their prep work, their effort, their design and their overall final product.  Students have really enjoyed this project when I have used it in class.  It is a great project to get students cooperating within their groups.