Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Wernher Von Braun
Find out about one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology, who invented the V-2 rocket for Nazi Germany and the Saturn V for the United States.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Architectural Draughtsperson (Drafter)
This site describes the career components needed to be a drafter in New Zealand. While the some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does offer some valuable information about drafting that does apply to the career in...
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Charles Rennie Mackintosh: The Glasgow Legacy
Resource offers detailed information on the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Constant Bloom in Coral Springs: Design Challenge
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out this how to help yard in the Everglades become more biodiverse.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Salt Lake Xeriscape: Design Challenge
Design Challenge takes photos of tricky spots in people's yards and puts them out there for advice from the professionals at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Check out how xeriscaping can help this Utah yard.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Learn From 'Xperienced Xeriscape Gardeners
Find out how landscapers are using a gardening technique that uses little water.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Engineering Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over engineering careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Other
National Architectural Accrediting Board: Architecture Programs
The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) is the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture. Most state registration boards in the United States require any applicant for licensure to...
Boston College
Boston College: 19th Century Skyscrapers
This site has many images of skyscrapers from the 19th Century made possible by steel technology.
Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Web Japan: Japan Atlas Architecture
An image and detailed description of the bridge and its construction.
Andre Dollinger
Reshafim: Building in Ancient Egypt
What was involved in building the towns, pyramids, and temples in ancient Egypt? Read about the planning that needed to be done, including building plans, material acquisition, and labor force.
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: High Renaissance Artists
A chronological listing of artists from the High Renaissance. This list covers the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Works of art and biographies available with each name.
Library of Congress
Loc: Built in America
This collection documents achievements in architecture, engineering, and design in the United States and its territories. Highlights of the collection include windmills, bridges, and buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does an Architectural Designer Do?
Learn about the responsibilities of an architectural designer and opportunities to progress in this field.
Digital Public Library of America
Dpla: Frank Lloyd Wright and Modern American Architecture
This primary source set includes images of Wright's work, excerpts from his writings and speeches, information about his influences, and commentaries on his work. Teaching guide included.
A&E Television
History.com: The World Trade Center's Construction: 8 Surprising Facts
The twin 110-story towers at the heart of the World Trade Center were designed to surpass New York's iconic Empire State Building -- then the world's tallest building. Building the new towers would marshal unprecedented levels of design...
Curated OER
Architect's Drawing of the Lincoln Memorial
National Public Radio looks at the creation of the Lincoln Memorial, the controversies surrounding its design, and its political significance over the past 80 years.
Curated OER
Fed Boss Alan Greenspan: The Architect of the Miracle?
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
Curated OER
Paper Architect/artist Ingrid Siliakus
You have to see her work to believe it! Ingrid Siliakus creates 3D monumental buildings and structures from one single sheet of paper. Her work is like one gigantic pop-up picture.
PBS
Pbs the Great War: Kaiser Wilhelm a Mystery
Historian Jay Winter discusses the life of Kaiser Wilhelm and questions his ultimate responsibility as the architect for World War I.
Other
The Stoa Consortium: The Acropolis
Several important sanctuaries and monuments were located on the South Slope of the Acropolis. The best known among them are the sanctuary of Dionysos, Asklepios and Hygieia. Other sacred places included the shrine of the Nymphe, and...
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Brunelleschi
This site provides the art of the well-known Florentine sculptor and architect, Brunelleschi. Each art clip is accompanied by a brief commentary describing the scene.
Other
The Italian Unification
A history of the Italian unification and its chief architect Count Camillo di Cavor. This site includes a timeline of events.
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