Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience
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Provided by: Art Works for Change|Published on: November 11, 2022
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Synopsis
- This exhibition features adaptable and sustainable architectural designs for the era of climate change.
- There are four galleries based on the themes: Circular, Portable, Visionary, and Resilient.
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Art Works for Change
Region: Global
Languages: English
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Positives
- This exhibition explores what our future world might look like.
- The designs are interesting, unique, and innovative.
Additional Prerequisites
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page to explore the four galleries called Circular, Portable, Visionary, and Resilient.
- Students can also click "Take a 3D Tour by MCD" to view the gallery on the Museum of Craft and Design website.
Differentiation
- Art students can choose one of the four galleries to analyze. Students can write essays or have discussions about the pieces in their gallery.
- Social studies students can pick one design and argue for its deployment in society based on how well it will help us adapt to climate change.
- Engineering and design students can use these designs as inspiration to create their own architectural structures that can withstand the effects of climate change.
- The most vulnerable communities are often those most impacted by climate change. Teachers can discuss this issue of justice and how it is addressed in this exhibition.
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Art Works for Change
Art Works for Change is a nonprofit organization that creates contemporary art exhibitions and storytelling projects to address critical social and environmental issues.
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