Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience
Provided by: Art Works for Change|Published on: November 11, 2022|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12, AP
Type: Artwork
Subjects: Visual and Performing Arts
Authors: Art Works for Change
Location: Earth
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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.
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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.
This art piece showcases environmental sustainability with rational thinking on how to design and plan our urban spaces. It highlights environmental determinism and is recommended for teaching.
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