Sub-Topics
Bridges
Lighthouses
Lists
- Architecture Resources (Leita)
Papers
- Anasazi - Architecture (Scoop)
Provides 3-d views of the Kiva, structures for meetings of the ancient Anasazi Native Americans.
- Architects - Biographies (About.com - Craven)
Provides biographies of some of the most influential architects.1-02
- Architects - Fuller, R. Buckminster (About.com - Craven)
Provides a short biography and related resources on a very influential architect who invented the geodesic dome, Dymaxion house, and Dymaxion car. Also famous for a structure found in chemistry, "buckyballs," that were named after him because of their geodesic shape. Sometimes visitors misspell as Buckminister or Buck Minister. 3-01
- Architects - Palladio, Andrea (About.com - Craven)
Provides a short biography and related resources on the Renaissance architect. "Andrea Palladio is often described as the most influential, and most copied, architect in the Western world." 3-01
- Architects - Sullivan, Louis Henri (About.com - Craven)
Provides a short biography and related resources on a very influential architect. "Louis Sullivan is widely considered America's first truly modern architect. Instead of imitating historic styles, he created original forms and details." Sometimes visitors misspell as Louise Henry. 3-01
- Architects - Wright, Frank Lloyd (About.com - Craven)
Provides a short biography and related resources on a very influential architect. Sometimes visitors misspell as Loyd. 3-01
- Architectural Style - Modernism (About.com - Craven)
Describes the modernism style and its role in the twentieth century. Also discusses other styles, such as structuralism. 3-01
- Architecture - Great Buildings and Structures (About.com - Craven)
Provides examples of some of the most dramatic buildings and structures. 3-01
- Architecture Glossary (About.com - Craven)
Provides a full description and examples of key terms used in architecture. 3-01
- Architecture Timeline (About.com - Craven)
 Describes highlights of architecture throughout human history. Includes more recent styles, such as Renaissance, American Colonial, Baroque, Rococo, Georgian Colonial, Neoclassical, Federalist, Idealist, Greek Revival, Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco. 3-01
- Baroque Era (Technology Training Co-operative - McLellan)
Provides highlights of the Baroque era, including music, art, architecture, costumes, and more. 10-99
- Lessons and Projects in Architecture for K-12 (About.com - Craven)
Provides many lessons and projects to help children better understand architecture. 3-01
- Research - How to Research an Architectural Structure (New York Public Library)
- Research - Interior Design (New York Public Library)
- Types of Buildings and Structures (About.com - Craven)
Provides a wide range of types of architectural structures. 3-01
Projects
- Playgound Design (Architectural Education Resource Center - Elendil)
Provides experience with math, as well as problem solving and drawing, to design and evaluate a playgound. 5-02
Trips
- Art and Architecture-Mainly Mediterranean
- Islamic Architecture in Isfahan (Rochford)
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