Careers

Thinking about a career working on the built environment?

To become an architect- the Royal Institute of British Architects

For general guidance on careers in construction Construction Skills (formerly CITB)

Different engineers design different aspects of the built environment here are some of them.

Structural Engineers http://www.istructe.org/

Civil Engineers http://www.ice.org.uk/

Mechanical Engineers http://www.imeche.org/

Electrical, Electronics and Lighting Engineers http://www.theiet.org/education/

Landscape Architects http://www.landscapeinstitute.org/

Urban Designers and Planners www.rtpi.org.uk

Activities

Case Study: Green Day at Chaddlewood Primary School

A case study of a Green Day at Chaddlewood Primary School in Plymouth.

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Plymouth: 20th century city


DID YOU KNOW? Plymouth has more post-war listed buildings than anywhere in the UK outside London! 

The website contains teaching resources, an interactive map, archive images of Plymouth, heritage walking trails and lots more. 

To find out more and download free resources, go to www.20thcenturycity.org.uk

Education at ACD&C

An overview of education at the Architecture Centre Devon and Cornwall.

File type - pdf  Download Education Leaflet (634.17 Kb)

Every Child Matters

Building for the Future written by Amy Harrison from the Architecture Centre, Bristol sets out how Architecture and Built Environment Centres can use built environment education as a valuable and creative means of meeting the important EveryChild Matters agenda.

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Activities for Children

Some online activities for children (and grownups)

Learn about sustainable housing with this fun online game.
Online resource for pupils aged 6-11yrs.

Have you got style?

How do you identify the age and the architectural style of a building?  For a fun and simple journey through architectural history visit the virtual Victoria and Albert Museum special web pages.

Then test your style skills with this quiz.

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