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Education by Design

Education By Design from National Building Museum on Vimeo.

 

The Big Draw with David Macaulay

The National Building Museum’s exhibition, David Macaulay: The Art of Drawing Architecture not only showcases the work of David Macaulay, but also explores his drawing and research process. In fact, you can see David Macaulay’s process in this video (6 min. 39 sec.) taken during one of Macaulay’s demonstrations at The Big Draw held at the Museum on June 23, 2007.

Download drawing exercises

One-point Perspective Drawing Activity (PDF)
Red Pepper Drawing Activity  (PDF)

 

How to Make a Green Roof

In this fun, educational tutorial you can learn how to make your very own green roof out of materials that you have at home! Guaranteed fun for the entire family.

How to Make a Green Roof - A Family Activity from National Building Museum on Vimeo.

 

Sustainable Schools

Listen to Dr. Howard Frumkin, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Steve Turckes, Perkins+Will; and Glenn Cummings , Department of Education discuss ideas for building primary schools that help our children improve physically and academically. The program was moderated by NPR's Joanne Silberner.

For the Greener Good: "Sustainable Schools" from National Building Museum on Vimeo.

 

Learn How to Build a Gingerbread House

This activity is fun for everyone and provides guidance on construction of the house, making the royal icing, and tips for decoration.

  
Check out some related Gingerbread House how-to's at MonkeySee