For Young People

Links to sites on architecture, urbanism and community that we think are cool or informative or fun.

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
A tour of ancient Egypt
Castles of the world
The Sistine Chapel
A history of American houses
The Villa Savoye France
Channel 4’s Time Team
GARGOYLES and MONSTERS in New York
Greatbuildings.com
Architecture Week children’s area
Architecture & Children Network of Sendai
Art & Geometry
Archkidecture
Polka Theatre Kids Area
RoaldDahl.org.uk - fun site including the giraffe and pelly's building operations

If you are considering architecture as a career think globally and act locally. The RIBA is a place to start. Also visit a competent architects office, preferably shadow a project architect with a job under construction, to find out the great variety of tasks that go into designing and directing building operations. MBA offers three placements for school students per year, which must be organised through officially recognised business/education programmes. Ask your careers adviser at your school if you want to pursue this option.