Architecture

Built in America
This site from the Library of Congress looks at achievements in architecture, engineering, and design in the United States and its territories. You'll find digitized images of measured drawings, black-and-white photographs, color transparencies, photo captions, data pages including written histories, and supplemental materials for structures and sites dating from Pre-Columbian times to the twentieth century.
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The Great Buildings Collection
You will find biographies, images, definitions and examples of architectural styles, a virtual tour of great buildings around the world and lots more.
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Architect Studio 3D
Design a house in 3D with Frank Lloyd Wright at this site from the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust ! You can choose a client, a location, and a floor plan and then design a house to meet the clients needs. Addictive! You'll need the Shockwave plug-in.
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My Imaginary City
This site from the Tate Museum lets students create an imaginary city.
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Ancient Art and Architecture
You'll find images of art and artifacts from the Near East, Egypt, the Aegean, Greece, and Rome at this site intended to enhance undergraduate art history course work.
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Renaissance and Baroque Architecture
This site from the University of Virginia School of Architecture features images of Renaissance and Baroque architecture from Italy, France, and England.
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Chinese Home
Take a tour through a Chinese home from the Quing Dynasty at this site from the Peabody Essex Museum. You can learn about the daily life of the family who lived in the house; explore Chinese architecture and design; and examine everyday items in the house.
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Building Surprises
Learn about the architectural design process at this site from the Weisman Art Museum. You can explore this building designed by Frank Gehry and learn about the design process. You can also learn more about Frank Gehry who also designed the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the new Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary School Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No