DRAF33
Module 33: Architectural Styles (Optional)
Outcome
Investigate architectural styles from various periods and geographical regions.
Indicators
(a) Research how individual needs, cultures, religions and social perspectives have influenced architectural styles.
(b) Analyze qualities that distinguish various historical architectural styles (e.g., Indigenous, European, American) and discuss how they have influenced contemporary housing.
(c) Create a representation (e.g., pictorial timeline, video) of significant architectural designs from various periods and geographical regions.
(d) Compare historically and architecturally significant roofing types.
(e) Investigate contributions of renowned architects (e.g., Clifford Wiens, Frank Lloyd Wright, Julia Morgan, Joseph Pettick, Michelangelo).
(f) Explore implications of urbanization (e.g., low density vs. high density communities) on architectural styles.
(g) Explore implications of geography (mountain versus valley dwellings, warm versus cold climate regions) on architectural styles.
(h) Explore local or regional heritage buildings for their unique architectural and historical significance.
(i) Research relevant by-laws related to heritage building conservation.
(j) Discuss the benefits and challenges of heritage building restoration.
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