ARCKID is a hands-on CPD initiative—co-funded by EIT Culture & Creativity—that helps architects, creative design teams and public-sector partners deliver safer, sustainable and more circular spaces for children. Through modular courses, a Materials-Intelligence Toolkit (specs, risk flags, end-of-life pathways), and an ethical co-design playbook with children, participants learn to translate needs into defensible material choices, compliance-ready documentation, and clear impact metrics (safety, wellbeing, circularity, cost-to-own). Cohorts include weekend sprints and micro-modules, with opportunities to join real-world pilots, earn CPD certificates, and showcase results. SAIS LAB in collaboration with Frederick University of Cyprus, is a proud member of the ARCKID project, bringing AI-driven data-informed evaluation, and training expertise to make evidence-based design practical at busy professionals pace. Interested municipalities, schools, and cultural venues are invited to partner—pilot slots and early enrolments are now opening.

We’re excited to welcome you to ARCKID!

In one practical course of 4 weeks, you’ll get ready-to-use toolkits, case studies, and templates that upgrade your briefs, specs, and procurement decisions—from schools and libraries to parks and public spaces.

Built by Frederick University and SAIS LAB, ARCKID course is asynchronous, as it tailored for busy professionals who want measurable impact, on their pace. ARCKID presents clearer design choices, smarter material use, and spaces where children genuinely thrive!

Enrol and see the difference in your next project.

Below are the quick steps to create your Moodle account and enrol in the course.

How to get started

1. Go to: https://arckid.moodlecloud.com/ or scan the QR code below.    
2. On the login page, click “Create new account.”
3. Fill in the form.
   • Username: use the same email address you’re registering with.
   • You may be asked to confirm your email—if so, just follow the confirmation link you receive.
4. After your account is created, log in.

Enrol in the ARCKID course

1. From the top menu, click “HOME.”
2. Find and click “ARCKID.”
3. Click the “Enrol” button to join the course.

That’s it! Once you’re enrolled, next time you can simply visit https://arckid.moodlecloud.com/, click “Log in,” enter your credentials, and you’ll have direct access to ARCKID—no need to enrol again.

• Need help?

If you run into any issues, just send us an email and we’ll help you out.

Welcome aboard and see you in ARCKID!

The EURO-TITAN EC funded project under Grant Agreement 101135077 is set to transform titanium production in Europe by tapping into continuous titanium (Ti) resources from metallurgical waste streams generated during alumina and titanium dioxide production. With a goal of producing 54 ktpy of Ti metal, EURO-TITAN aims to end Europe’s reliance on Russian Ti-metal sponge imports—a critical material for the transportation and medical industries.

Building on the success of projects like Scavenger, SCALE, SCALE-UP, and Valore, EURO-TITAN unites an industry-driven consortium to pioneer a game-changing green hydrogen-based direct titanium reduction process. Unlike the conventional Kroll process, which releases 10 tons of CO₂ per ton of titanium, EURO-TITAN’s method will cut emissions by over 90%. This cleaner, more efficient process—demonstrated in an industrial setting at the Bosnian Al-plant—will produce tailor-made titanium products at a 15% lower cost (€6,800 per ton) compared to imports from Russia and China (€8,500 per ton).

But EURO-TITAN’s innovation doesn’t stop there. The project incorporates real-time data monitoring and AI to optimize production, reducing energy and water use on-site by 10% while minimizing downtime. Waste materials will be repurposed into low-carbon construction products, emitting 30% less CO₂ than cement alternatives. Additionally, the project promotes circularity by recycling water and reusing excess heat to benefit local households, ensuring a cleaner, more sustainable future for titanium production in Europe.

SAIS LAB is developing the Data Management Platform which offers a complete, all-in-one solution for managing data—from collection and storage to hypothesis testing and advanced algorithm-driven insights. Using tools like distribution statistics and exploratory data analysis, we uncover trends, patterns, and connections between process parameters, data levels, and environmental factors. To make predictions even more accurate and reliable, the system incorporates anomaly detection methods to address data uncertainty head-on. This ensures deeper insights and a stronger foundation for decision-making.