architecture for kids

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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

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Learn A bit about various STRUCTURES

 

 

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