ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Michelangelo
Ibiblio WebMuseum offers a detailed biography of Michelangelo and links to some of his famous paintings including The Sistine Chapel.
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery Website: Pierre Charles L'enfant
This site from The Arlington National Cemetery contains a biography of L'Enfant (1754-1852) and information about the L'Enfant Monument. You will also find quotes about him, as well as by him. This site also includes several pictures.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Maya Lin 1959
Trace the enchanting life of artist and architect, Maya Lin, who in 1983 designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and in the 1990s designed new monuments/memorials at various universities. Now she has her own line of furniture.
Other
Fast Company: For the Young Architects of Tomorrow, It's All About "Minecraft"
Forget blueprints! Minecraft is encouraging kids to design. The young architects of tomorrow have a fun and engaging way to learn the art.
Other
Aiga: Design Observer
A designer's portal featuring writings, news, and critical essays on graphic design, social innovation, urbanism, popular culture, and criticism.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: What Interests You?
At this site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics find out about possible careers in your future by selecting a job based on what school subject you like.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Buckminster Fuller
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography for the American revolutionary architect Buckminster Fuller.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Philip Johnson
From the PBS series, American Masters, this is the biography of American modern architect and Pritzker Prize winner, Philip Johnson.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Maya Lin
Maya Lin became famous at the age of 21 as the architect and creator of the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial. Here you can read about her numerous architectural projects and her promotion of human rights.
Careers New Zealand
Careers Nz: Architectural Draughtsperson (Drafter)
This site describes the career components needed to be a drafter in New Zealand. While the some of the information is specific to New Zealand, it does offer some valuable information about drafting that does apply to the career in...
Other
Frank Gehry: Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate 1989
Frank Gehry won this prestigious award in 1989. Included here is his biography and acceptance speech. The photo gallery shows several of his works.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Engineering Quiz
Take an interactive quiz over engineering careers. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
Boston College
Boston College: 19th Century Skyscrapers
This site has many images of skyscrapers from the 19th Century made possible by steel technology.
Black Past
Black Past: Abele, Julian F.
Julian Abele, the most successful black architect of his time, is described in this encyclopedia article. There are links to websites that show his designs.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does an Architectural Designer Do?
Learn about the responsibilities of an architectural designer and opportunities to progress in this field.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How to Become an Architect
Learn about the skills and education needed to become an architect.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Adolf Loos
This page has a brief bibliography of the Austrian architect Adolf Loos.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Berthold Lubetkin
This page has a brief bibliography of the Russian architect Berthold Lubetkin.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Edwin Lutyens
This page has a brief bibliography of the British architect Edwin Lutyens.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Pedro Machuca
This page has a brief bibliography of the Spanish architect Pedro Machuca.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Carlo Maderno
This page has a brief bibliography of the Italian architect Carlo Maderno.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Miquel Madorell I Rius
This page has a brief biography of the Spanish architect Miquel Madorell I Rius.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Charles Rennie Mackintosh
This page has a brief bibliography of the British architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Ricardo Magdalena Tabuenca
This page has a brief biography of the Spanish architect Ricardo Magdalena Tabuenca.