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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 - America's Story - (Library Of Congress) - 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
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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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