6th Grade Digital Art: Architecture

During this project you will be learning about Architecture and designing a modern home for a client. First we will look at some of the greatest buildings in history.


1.  Great Buildings
Go to Great Buildings. With a partner, look through the buildings and choose one you are interested in learning more about.
Answer the questions on your worksheet.
Choose an image and a drawing to present to the class.

Modern Architecture Video:



2. Modern Homes
Now we will look at some interesting and modern home designs.

Look at these houses, or these modern houses. Or HERE. Choose the house you would most want to live in.

Answer the questions in your packet.
*As a class we will discuss the “Great Buildings” and the modern homes you have chosen.

3. Architecture Basics
Now let’s learn the basics of architecture. Go to archkidtecture
What is architecture?
Who makes architecture?
Name some of the tools an architect uses:

4. Drawing a Floor Plan
Now let’s learn about plans, drawings, and sites.
What is a floor plan?
What is an elevation?

Click on “I want to be an architect!” and answer the questions.
Activity: You will design a house by making a floor plan.



Architects draw floor plans to show how buildings will function. What rooms will the building have? Where will they be located? How will you get from one room to another? Where will the windows and doors go? These questions and more are answered by drawing a diagram as seen from above. So grab some paper and plan the layout of a house!

1. Make a list of all the rooms you think you will need.

Tip: Graph paper makes it easy to measure the sizes of rooms, doors, windows, kitchen and bathroom fixtures etc. Architects use many different tools to make their drawings neat and accurate. Rulers or "straight-edges" will help you draw straight lines.

2. You can use simple symbols to make your floor plan easy to read.


4. Now draw a sketch on scratch paper to decide where you want your rooms and how they will connect. You may want to label your rooms. Then draw a final version on drawing paper or graph paper. Use a pencil and draw lightly so you can make changes.

5. When you are happy with your drawing, draw over the pencil lines with a Sharpie Ultra-Fine marker to make the floor plan permanent.

5. Architect Studio 3D
Frank Lloyd Wright and Designing for a Client
Learn about architecture and Frank Lloyd Wright through reading and designing a 3D model of a house for a client. Go to Architect Studio 3D to answer the questions on your worksheet.