On-site study of Fallingwater, with architect- led studios, discussions with Wright scholars, close access to a masterpiece. Focus on sustainable building, contextually-derived building methods, the experiential qualities of Wrights architecture.
Bridge Basics teaches young people the fundamental structural engineering concepts involved in building five types of bridges. Students become engineers and work in teams to design and build model bridges that solve transportation issues. Bridge Basics Program Kit A multimedia kit that includes a comprehensive Curriculum Plan, as well as supplementary materials and tools, to enable teachers everywhere to deliver one of the Museums most popular programs to their students.
The emphasis of the classes is on 3-D visualization and building, which allows children to conceptualize ideas in new and exciting ways. The courses include an introduction to basic 3 dimensional and architectural concepts.
A+DEN is a program of the Chicago Architecture Foundation, the American
Architectural Foundation, and the American Institute of Architects
