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Government Sites
Architect -
Architects design houses and buildings. They plan offices and apartments. They design schools, churches,
and airport terminals. Their plans involve far more than a building's looks. Buildings must be safe and
strong.
Architecture and Landscape - (Library of
Congress) - See how architecture and landscape of America has changed throughout history. This site
features some early photos and building designs.
Built
in America - (Library of Congress) - These collections record achievements in architecture,
engineering, and design in the United States and its territories through a range of building types and
engineering technologies.
Egyptian Pyramid - (Smithsonian) - The pyramids of Egypt fascinated travellers and
conquerors in ancient times and continue to inspire wonder in the tourists, mathematicians, and archeologists
who visit, explore, measure and describe them. Learn more about them.
Frank Lloyd Wright - Frank Lloyd Wright was one of the most original American architects
of the 20th century. His buildings and ideas have affected the way offices and homes are designed and
organized today.
Landscape
Architect - Landscape architects decide where to put flowers, trees, walkways, and other
landscape details. They work with architects, surveyors, and engineers to find the best place to put roads and
buildings. They work with environmental scientists to find the best way to conserve or restore natural
resources.
Other Resources
A
Lifetime of Color: Activities - This is the place for art activities, techniques and inspiration! Try the
hands-on activities and techniques, or browse their online galleries of student and professional artwork.
Architect
Studio 3-D - On this Web site, you can design a house, walk through it in 3D, and then share it
with the world. You can also learn more about architecture, past and present, and explore Frank Lloyd Wright's
life and work.
archKIDecture - An
architecture education project that encourages you to explore and participate in the built environment.
Building
Big™ - Explore large structures and what it takes to build them with Building Big™ -
this includes bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels.
Decopix - Check out tons of
photos that show examples of art deco architecture and print.
Fine Arts - New York Times - Explore current issues in depth or search fine arts by
subject.
Glossary for Medieval Art and Architecture - Get definitions and illustrations
of words like sarcophagus, atrium, and jamb. Hear their pronunciations too!
HomeworkNYC.org - This is a great resource for kids on many
different subjects - from languages to science. Find out what happened today in history, and there's even a link
for study notes.
National Building Museum - DIY Downloads - The National
Building Museum’s new exhibition, David Macaulay: The Art of Drawing Architecture not only showcases the
work of David Macaulay, but also explores his drawing and research process.
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