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3D Model Interoperability in Second Life
http://studiowikitecture.wordpress.com/
3D Model Interoperability in Second Life
I’ve been using Second Life for a number of years now to run experiments, through our ‘Studio Wikitecture’ group, to see if a Metaverse, such as SL might one day act as the platform for collective intelligence in architecture and urban planning.

The ABC's of Architecture (online video)
http://www.thefutureschannel.com/movies/design_movies.php
The ABC's of Architecture (online video)
When Penn Station needed a new front entrance, they called upon architect Frances Halsband, and she called upon her knowledge of geometry.

World's Best Known Architecture
http://www.xtimeline.com/culture/WORLD-s-BEST-KNOWN-ARCHITECTURE
This is a timeline of the world's best known architecture, including some background information about each piece of architectural marvel.

Geometry in the Real World: Students as Architects
http://www.edutopia.org/node/909
Geometry in the Real World: Students as Architects ... online video

The Architecture Gallery RIBA VandA
http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/architecture/
The Architecture Gallery at Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Drawing from the unparalleled collections of the RIBA and the V&A, the new Architecture gallery explores this amazing subject through original drawings, models, photographs and building fragments.
From Classical Rome to the 21st century, from East to West, and from the everyday 'semi' to the landmark building, some 180 exhibits survey over 2,500 years of architecture

In On the Ground Floor
http://www.creativille.org/groundfloor/index.htm
In On the Ground Floor
Math standards (USA) based lessons that relate to the construction of a new building

Online (free) Architecture Journals
http://www.doaj.org/ljbs?cpid=2
Online (free) Architecture Journals

Learn to build your own treehouse
http://www.thetreehouseguide.com/
Learn to build your own treehouse
Teach yourself the basics and get started on your own project. Find information on choosing the ideal tree, selecting materials, safety in the tree and security of the treehouse.

Type of Structures
http://www.civil.utah.edu/~blaser/MM_project/structures/types.htm
Type of Structures: Steel, Concrete, Arches, & Cables
The materials used by a Structural Engineer are wide and varied. As a result, there are are many types of structures. However, the main components of most structures are Steel, Concrete, or Cable members. In most structures, the construction is a combination of these elements.

The Self-Cleaning House
http://web.mit.edu/invent/iow/gabe.html
The Self-Cleaning House
Each of the rooms of Gabe's house has a 10-inch square "Cleaning/ Drying/ Heating/ Cooling" apparatus at the center of its ceiling. At the touch of a button, this unit first emits a powerful spray of soapy water over the room, then rinses, then blow-dries the entire area.
After 40 years of work and 68 devices, Gabe is still fine-tuning her house. But the final product is no mere science fiction or fantasy: Gabe actually lives in her patented, prototype home.

Grass Houses: Built to Last
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/houses/grass.html
Grass Houses: Built to Last
Houses made of grass? That's right?ut there was nothing flimsy about these structures. Underneath the grass or thatch covering there was a sturdy framework of long wooden poles (small trees) linked by smaller branches that ran across the poles.

Architecture : web links and activities
http://www.42explore.com/arch.htm
Architecture : web links and activities
Architecture is the activity of designing buildings. Architecture can also mean the style in which buildings are designed.
The term architecture can be used to mean several things, all related to buildings. It may mean the art and science of building, practiced by persons called architects. Or, architecture may mean the actual buildings. Architecture can also be the building style of a particular culture or artistic movement.

Architectural Rendering
http://www.3dfabrique.com
Architectural Rendering services online

Paperlandmarks: Paper Models of World Famous Buildings
http://www.paperlandmarks.com
3D architectural paper models of famous skyscrapers, bridges, temples and monuments of the present and the past - Eiffel Tower, Chrysler Building, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Big Ben, Moulin Rouge, Ishtar Gate, Mount Vernon, Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Opera House and many more.

Castles in La Rioja Spain
http://es.geocities.com/aer533/
Middle Ages Castles in La Rioja. Spain

25 Tall Buildings
http://moma.org/exhibitions/2004/tallbuildings/index_f.html
25 Tall Buildings

Build a builder and Build a house
http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/ict/default.htm
Build a builder and Build a house ... online interactive aoolication.

3D Furniture
http://www.the123d.com/3d-furniture.html
3D Furniture models at The123d
Looking for great 3d furniture models to enhance your computer imagery? Free3D Model download available - discover the secret to fantastic renderings with these superb quality 3d models. Developed to help digital artists add further realism to their projects, the 123d library contains high quality assets giving an accurate representation of the original objects.

The Pritzker Architecture Prize
http://www.pritzkerprize.com/
The Pritzker Architecture Prize World Wide Web Site provides current information about the world's most prestigious architecture award and its Laureates.

Audio Interviews with Architects
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/professions/architects.shtml
Audio Interviews with Architects
Gropius, Walter Adolph: 1883 - 1969 : Founder of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius also designed buildings typically characterised by simplicity of shape, elimination of surface decoration,...
Lasdun, Denys: 1914 - 2001 : Internationally acclaimed architect who's designs include London's South Bank National Theatre, Denys Lasdun described buildings as "urban...
Le Corbusier, Charles ?ouard Jeanneret: 1887 - 1965 : Perhaps the most influential figure in the development of modern architecture, Le Corbusier (born Charles Jeanneret) was the leader of the so-called...
Mies van der Rohe, (Ludwig): 1886 - 1969 A leading figure in the development of modern architecture, Mies van der Rohe's reputation rests not only on his buildings and projects but also on...
Rogers, Richard: b1933 Architect behind the Lloyds Building and Millenium Dome, Richard Rogers is one of the founders of the so-called "high-tech" style of architecture,...
Speer, Albert: 1905 - 1981 Hitler's chief architect from 1933 to 1945, Albert Speer was later appointed minister for armaments and war production 1942-45. After the war he was...
Stirling, James: 1926 - 1992 James Stirling's view that "the shapes of a building should indicate...the usage and way of life of its occupants" was exemplified in the History...

Transylvanian Castles and Citadels
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0125318/
Transylvanian Castles and Citadels provides photographs and information on the history and architecture of several castles, including Bram Castle, famous for count Dracula. Romanian students created this ThinkQuest site.

Castle Resources
http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/castlessection.htm
Castle Resources, from a British high school history teacher, provides an overview of castles and sections on Motte and Bailey castles, the stone keep castle, and concentric castles.
Overview of Castle development, Iron Age and Roman Fortifications, Motte and Bailey Castles, The Stone Keep Castle, The Normans in Yorkshire, Concentric Castles, Castle Links, Castle Activities, Caerphilly Castle Images, Skipton Castle Images

The Castles of Wales
http://www.castlewales.com/home.html
The Castles of Wales provides lots of general information on castles, as well as photographs and information about many Welsh castles.

The Castles of Japan
http://library.thinkquest.org/C001119/
This site examines the castles of Japan from several standpoints. It includes extensive sections dealing with history, daily life, defenses, architecture and design considerations, a large tour section, and even a Java simulation/game of a castle invasion.

Castles
http://www.ecb.org/surf/
Castles - we feature sites for young medieval scholars, or for kids who are just crazy about castles!

3D Models from Mr Furniture
http://www.mr-cad.com
A huge Collection of 3D Models for Architects, Interior Designers and Visualisation Companies using CAD and other 3D Applications including Free 3D Models for downloads.

MITs OpenCourseWare - Architecture
http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Architecture/index.htm
Welcome to MIT's OpenCourseWare : a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. OCW supports MIT's mission to advance knowledge and education, and serve the world in the 21st century. It is true to MIT's values of excellence, innovation, and leadership.
MIT OCW: Is a publication of MIT course materials | Does not require any registration | Is not a degree-granting or certificate-granting activity |
The Department of Architecture, established in 1865, is the oldest architecture department in the United States and is consistently ranked as one of the top programs in the U.S.
Notable strengths of the department that cut across the discipline groups are our devoted teaching, the grounding of architecture in both social and material issues, interdisciplinarity, and the remarkable internationalism of faculty, students, teaching and research.

Free 3D Models of Great Buildings
http://www.greatbuildings.com/gbc_types/models/models.html
Free 3D Models of Great Buildings

Geometry in Architecture: Students Design Schools
http://ali.apple.com/ali_sites/glefli/exhibits/1000048/
Every spring at Mountlake Terrace High School near Seattle, Washington, students in Eeva Reeder's geometry classes work feverishly to complete an architectural challenge: Design a 2,000-student high school to meet learning needs in the year 2050, fitting it on a given site.
In a period of six weeks, students must develop a site plan, scale model, floor plans, perspective drawing, cost estimate, and written proposal.

Mr Wongs Apartment Block
http://www.mrwong.de/myhouse/index.htm
Mr Wongs Apartment Block .... and interesting, fun and instructional website that allows you to design your own apartment and add it to the block.
architecture | interior | design |

Architecture : 4 2 Explore
http://www.eduscapes.com/42explore/arch.htm
This web project provides "four to explore" for each topic.
On each page you'll find definitions, activities, 4 good starting points, and many more links and resources for the thematic topic.
In some cases, we've listed more than four websites on a particular topic. For example, we might provide a few for younger readers and others for more advanced learners.
Each school, classroom, and teacher is unique. As such we didn't try to provide specific activities for particular grade levels. Instead we suggest that teachers explore each link, then design specific, developmentally appropriate activities such as discussion questions, small group activities, or webquests to fit the needs of their curriculum.
The links on this site are safe for children.
architecture | buildings | structures |