PBS
Frontline: Sacred Ground: Daniel Libeskind (Slideshow of His Best Known Works)
Launch a slideshow of architect Daniel Libeskind's influential work.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Tornado!
Use this site to explore how engineers and architects are able to create tornado-proof designs for houses and other buildings.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Renaissance Architecture and Buildings for Kids
Kids learn about Renaissance architecture. What made it different and who were the great architects of the time.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Thematic Essays: Architecture in Ancient Greece
Short thematic essay on the architecture of ancient Greece touches on a number of different aspects of Greek architecture, including the Greek architectural orders, the role of the architect, the quarrying of stone, and building practices.
Other
Sir John Soane's Museum
Several photographs of the interior of Sir John Soane's Museum may be found here, along with a portrait of the architect. It includes a history of Sir John Soane, and also links to further information.
Other
Ammar Khammash: Architecture and Artwork From Jordan
Jordanian artist and architect Ammar Khammash displays his work and the work of his firm on this site, along with articles that he has written for the English-language "Jordan Times" on places of interest in the Middle East. Opens eyes...
Other
Know La: Encyclopedia of Louisiana
A reference guide to the history and culture of Louisiana. The reference includes architect, art, folk life, history, literature, and music.
My Hero Project
My Hero: R. Buckminster Fuller
This brief article on Richard Buckminister Fuller overviews his career as an architect and author and provides images and resources for further reading and research.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Medieval Sourcebook: Life of Leonardo Da Vinci by Giorgio Vasari
An exerpt from "Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects," which was written in 1550 by Giorgio Vasari, Leonardo da Vinci's first biographer.
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College: Hood Museum of Art
Designed by architect Charles Moore, the Hood Museum of Art has a permanent collection ranging from Ancient and Asian to Modern and Contemporary Art. Of special note are American portrait paintings of the 18th and 19th centuries,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Raphael Art for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Raphael, Italian artist, architect, and painter of the High Renaissance art movement on this site.
Other
Structurae: Sydney Opera House
Some basic information on the Opera House, including a listing of its designer and architects. A photo of the structure accompanies the information.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Eladio Dieste
This page has a brief bibliography of the Spanish architectborn in Uruguay Eladio Dieste.
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Learning Network: Architecture Marvels
A crossword puzzle with an architectural theme that can be printed out or played online.
Other
Contract Magazine
Magazine for commercial interior design and architecture. Provides pages of projects, articles about the business of design, links to organizations and publications.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Cup Tower Experiment
Observe some of the issues that structural engineers encounter by building a tower with paper or plastic cups and then reporting on your experience.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Physical Science
The Discovery Channel provides numerous lesson plans dealing with the physical sciences. Content is organized by grade level, but all lesson plans include suggestions for adaptations for older or younger audiences.
Other
Sydney.net: Building Program
Provides informations and other links about the Sydney Opera House Building Program
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Giotto Di Bondone
Extensive biography of Giotto di Bondone including links to many of his works. Comprehensive and complete information on the artist and his life. Great for research!
Able Media
Ablemedia: Unearthing the Lost City of a Burbe Suburbe
This site is provided for by Ablemedia. Unique simulation activity where students "Discover," an ancient city and complete tasks to compile a history of the city and finally create a 3-D model of the city. Could be adapted for many...
Careers New Zealand
Career Nz: Pattern Maker
A thorough examination of the work of a Model Maker. While specific to New Zealand's market, the site provides job description information that applies industry-wide.
PBS
Pbs Kids: A Job for Me
Learn all about the different jobs people in your neighborhood do each day.
Curated OER
Unesco: Netherlands: Rietveld Schroderhuis (Rietveld Schroder House)
The Rietveld Schroder House in Utrecht was commissioned by Ms Truus Schroder-Schrader, designed by the architect Gerrit Thomas Rietveld, and built in 1924. This small family house, with its interior, the flexible spatial arrangement, and...
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