Architecture for Kids: Skill-Building Activities for Future Architects [Paperback]

A hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12

Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communities thrive. If you're interested in architecture,Architecture for Kidswill introduce you to all of the most important terms and skills every aspiring architect needs. You'll explore how ideas and drawings become real buildings and learn how architects see the world from new perspectives, including with a bird's eye view, from the inside, and three-dimensionally.

Architecture for Kidsoffers:

• Building basics—Learn about what distinguishes different kinds of buildings, and see examples of architecture from around the world and throughout history.
• Fun activities—Try interactive exercises like planning a lush green roof or drawing your dream bedroom, so you can practice thinking like an architect.
• Your first portfolio—Write and draw directly on the pages, creating an archive of your own architectural designs!

Get excited about how buildings come to be with a book full of facts and activities about architecture for kids.MARK MORENOis an associate professor of architecture at Andrews University’s School of Architecture and Interior Design. He holds architecture degrees from Harvard and the University of Texas. Mark is the founder of the Renaissance Kids Architecture Camp.

SIENA MORENOis Mark’s daughter. She inherited his passion for working with children and hands-on creations. Siena is pursuing a master’s degree in school counseling and works at a high school helping students graduate and pursue postsecondary education.“This book is a delight for any young person or young-at-heart person who has always wanted to think a little deeper about what an architect does and wants to have a lot of fun along the way. Mark and Siena Moreno make an awesome team, creating fun and engagil3�