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archKIDecture was established in 1996 to encourage visual literacy
and explain math, science and visual arts concepts
through the medium of architecture.
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Learn about MATERIALS used in architecture
Materials are the substances, the "stuff" that are selected by the architects and used by the builders to create the structure.
Materials give the building structural soundness
Materials provide shelter from the elements
Materials should be pleasing to view
Materials must be within the budget for the building
Learn A bit about various STRUCTURES
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