Curated OER
Glasgow - A Case Study 3
Students consider the reasons behind the development of new towns around Glasgow and how they have developed over time. They place their information in context of the development of new towns today. Students view a film about the...
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Whole Building Design Guide: Architectural Style
A one-page resource that answers all the essential questions about what is meant by the term "architectural style." Considers style in terms of context, historical period, vernacular evolution, and "themed" architecture.
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Realtor: Residential Styles
Illustrations and descriptions for dozens of popular architectural styles for residences.
Boston College
Boston College: Styles in American Architecture
Access university course materials consisting of a short introduction to the architectural concept of style and an inventory of images of different styles of architecture seen in American architecture from the 17th century forward.
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St. Louis Public Library: Elements of Architecture
Page through an online exhibition, with details and zoomable examples of major architectural styles and monuments of Western architecture, that showcases elements of architectural design, structure, and aesthetics.
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Open Unversity: The Modern Movement in Architecture
A compelling look at the roots and influence of modernism in architecture. With excellent biographies of the leading architects of the movement (e.g., Le Corbusier and Mies Van Der Rohe) and many, many examples of buildings that define...
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh: Early Renaissance Architecture
Several thumbnail-size examples of Renaissance architectural features. Includes exteriors and interiors, floorplans, closeups of column capitals, and similar subjects. Also includes original drawings and plans by famous Renaissance...
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Dwellings: The Message of Houses and Their Contents, 1780 1820
Architectural styles of the times reflected the economic status and taste of the individuals who owned the houses. As this turn of the century proceeded from 1780 to 1820, many changes occurred in communication, transportation,...
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Architeacher: Architectural History and Building Styles
A slideshow that introduces learners to nineteenth-century architectural history by displaying a variety of homes constructed in specific historical styles, such as Greek revival, Queen Anne, Italianate, and Gothic revival.
EL Education
El Education: Architectural Features Cards
Fifth grade students at Genesee Community Charter School created these cards during an expedition called Liberty and Justice for All ? To create the cards, students researched and sketched Federal, Georgian, Colonial, Greek and other...
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Peabody Essex Museum
Peabody Essex Museum: Samuel Mc Intire: Carving an American [Neoclassical] Style
Examination of the Salem architect who helped to shape a uniquely American approach to neoclassical architecture.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Victoria and Albert Museum: Style Guide: Renaissance
An examination of Renaissance style, as it was practiced in England. See examples of Renaissance architecture, furniture, and designs and learn about the motifs that characterize this style of ornamentation. Also learn about the role...
United Nations
Unesco: World Heritage List
UNESCO designates natural and man-made sites of "outstanding universal value" as world heritage sites to protect them for future generations. View sites by country or use an interactive world map to locate sites from around the world...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: International Style Architecture
How much do you know about International Style Architecture? Find out by answering this seven-question multiple-choice quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
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Arch Net: Building Style, Byzantine
Resource provides information on the Byzantine building style, including information on the style and composition of religious architecture such as churches and monasteries.
Library of Congress
Loc: Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America
A detailed look at architectural styles and trends throughout the nation in the early to mid 20th century. Includes a fantastic teacher resource so you can better use the collection for classroom discussion.
University of Calgary
Uof C: The Islamic World to 1600: Architecture
A brief discussion of the unique style of Islamic Palaces and the reasons for the construction.
Stephen Byrne
History for Kids: Ancient Greek Architecture
Wonderful overivew of the architecture of ancient and classical Greece provides information and examples for kids of Greek buildings and the three main styles. Resources include worksheets, activities, and quizzes.
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The Leo Architectonic Research Office: History of Renaissance Architecture
A timeline of images depicting various styles of architecture throughout the Renaissance. Each small image links to a pages with more detailed photographs and further information about the image.
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Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project
Explore this database of independent colleges that has a compilation of information and pictures of significant architecture, landscaping, and campus plans. You can browse by time period, university name, and type of architecture.
Boston College
Boston College: Digital Archive of American Architecture
Images of American buildings, including houses, churches, and public buildings from the seventeenth century through the twenthieth century taken by Dr. Jeffery Howe, a professor at Boston College. The table of contents groups images by...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: Learning Network: Architecture Marvels
A crossword puzzle with an architectural theme that can be printed out or played online.
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Memorial Hall Museum: Wells Thorn House: 1711 80: American Georgian Style
Interactive tool lets you examine the architectural elements of an American Georgian-period home. Learn how the door, windows, roof, painted clapboards, and chimney of a Georgian-style update to the Wells-Thorn House reflect Georgian...
Britain Express
Britain Express: Architecture: Gothic Revival Architecture
This article on Gothic Revival architecture of the 19th century describes the style, as well as some individual buildings in England that were built in Gothic Revival style.