SunshineMom Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 My nephew is a very bright yet completely bored 9th grade public school kid. He has become so apathic towards school, not caring about grades, teachers, students, nothing. The one thing he mentions wanting to explore more is architecture, the art and history as well as engineering aspects. He is a former Lego fanatic. Can anyone recommend independent activities, books, classes, competitions, or camps? They live in Oregon, near Portland. Thank you. Quote
Arcadia Posted May 31, 2016 Posted May 31, 2016 Books to borrow from library if he hasn't read them The Lego Architect http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Architect-Tom-Alphin/dp/1593276133 LEGO Architecture: The Visual Guide http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Architecture-Visual-Philip-Wilkinson/dp/1465422862 Try out this for computer drawing Sketchup (free version) http://www.sketchup.com Also draw, draw and draw out his ideas :) Also he should read this article if he has not done so "What does it look like to own 250,000 Lego bricks? Take a tour of a US architect's basement complete with custom-built shelves and IKEA bins to hold and display his massive Lego collection." http://www.cnet.com/news/this-guy-has-the-most-insane-lego-collection-in-his-basement/ 1 Quote
LisaKinVA Posted June 1, 2016 Posted June 1, 2016 Check out Udemy. That link will take you to their Architectural Design page (they have some CAD design courses). Also The Great Courses/Great Courses Plus has several videos that would be helpful from an architectural design standpoint. 1 Quote
SunshineMom Posted June 2, 2016 Author Posted June 2, 2016 I found these resources for my nephew who lives in Oregon, maybe it can help someone else too. Resources from colleges: University of Oregon offers a great Architecture program, check out the various degree programs. A summer visit to the University of Oregon's Architecture Open House (by appointment) may offer some insight into their programs as well. MOOC --many courses in architectural history/art/design. Summer Camp: University of Oregon-Design Camp--open now but $900+ July/ in Portland University of Oregon Architecture Applications were due in early spring, so another year. This is an expensive camp but you earn 8 college credits, no age requirement or admissions were stated. Portland School of Architecture and Allied Arts (I think a branch of U of O) is hosting an Open House exhibiting student work on June 2 from 6-9pm. Look for more Open House dates. Explore Online Skill Building Options: What's the Big Idea-student driven designs/competitions Books that might be of interest: Amazon List geared towards teens TED Talks on Architecture --interesting ideas & people Helpful Organizations: Architects in Schools ---A group of architects--This program is geared towards elementary kids however if a teen called/wrote them, I believe they would be happy to encourage your interests and offer support/advice on resources/activities to becoming an architect. Quote
EppieJ Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 You mentioned Lego and Architecture in the same statement :) It's not cheap, but there are several architecture buildings that Lego does. Maybe he could get a hold of some of those sets, build them, and research the actual buildings/builders? Frank Lloyd Wright comes to mind. I know Lego has kits for Falling Water House and The Guggenheim Museum. Quote
lauranc Posted June 3, 2016 Posted June 3, 2016 We're looking at the Intro to Architecture class here: http://www.homeschoolarchitecture.com/ Quote
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