Stewie's "SMART" Thoughts in the Classroom: ARCHITECTURE GOES TO SCHOOL

ARCHITECTURE GOES TO SCHOOL

Architecture Goes to School
Project Based Learning Slide Show

Architecture goes to School is an inquiry, collaborative learning opportunity for Grade 7 and 8 students to work with architects related to architectural design principles. The work involves a project that will expose them to the world of design. The elements of study will provide multiple opportunities to tie into existing curriculum in many subject areas.

The goal of education in architecture design principles is to cultivate the creativity in a student who contributes to improvement of architectural culture and growth. Architectural design provides a distinction between existence and living. The basic requirements of structures include shelter and arrangement of space; however the additional feature by architectural design is that of aesthetics or the expression of a building. Students will learn skills in critical thinking and problem solving, as well as geometry by constructing various 3-D structures for models, and ratio and proportion by making scale drawings and models. The grade 7-8's will become skilled in working collaboratively, writing and debating persuasively, and presenting their ideas effectively. They understand the real-world applications of the concepts they’re learning in school as they explore our communities and the importance of civic involvement.

DESIGN STUDY PROBLEM: THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT

"LIVE, WORK, PLAY"

Students are challenged to design a new urban infrastructure environment for the centre area of Regina. The project may take the form of a building, urban site, total development or historical approach towards how cities grow and change.

The goal with whichever option is chosen is to address the givens that the best learning happens when:
*all 5 senses are engaged
*technology is integrated to enhance the learning experience
*you feel connected to your community
*you take pride in the community
*the design solution is specific to the area, community and local environment

Final projects can be presented in the format of the class' choice including, but not limited to:
*models (maximum size of 750mm x 750mm of lightweight materials
*drawings (illustrations, collage, hand drawings, graphics)
*videos or pod casts (maximum 5 minutes)
** Students are encouraged to use recycled and found materials for projects.

Submissions will be received by the Mentor Architects and transported to Saskatoon for display during Design Week (Week of November 14th). Additional display opportunities will happen in Regina after design week. Projects must be completed a week prior to display so that they can be transported and the presentation can be coordinated.

TIMELINE OF LEARNING...
WEEK 1: September 13th and 15th (Tuesday/Thursday) - Day 1 and Day 3 - Afternoon
INTRODUCTION TO ARCHITECTURE!
* Meet the architects... Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Sun
* What do architects do? What is architecture? How do you become an architect?
Video - "Architecture in the Classroom" What does an architect do? What are a few concepts architects think about? (This presentation was made to K-12 teachers looking to instruct their students about how the world of Architecture and Engineering is all around them.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pcfQS6-6Rc

* Formation of student groups - group expectations, roles and the task...
* What is programming in architecture? What is the design process? What are design principles?
Why do you need to consider transportation? Existing spaces? Community research and questionnaires?
* Video: "Sketches of Frank Gehry"
*** Check Google images and see some of their buildings... Wild!! Or check out Antoni Gaudi...

* How to think like an architect... How do you think and plan graphically? How do you transmit your ideas in a visual-graphic form? How do you take the ideas and words of a client and create a building which will suit their needs?
*Learning the art of communication by interpreting, understanding and then transmitting in a creative inspiring way...
* Techniques in Architectural presentations... Traditional and the Technological... From Styrofoam models to Google Sketch Up...

Extention lessons:
http://72.47.235.237/curriculum/schoolstyle.pdf

WEEK 2: September 20th and 22nd (Tuesday/Thursday) - Day 1 and Day 3 - Afternoon
EXPLORE CONTEXT, ENVIRONMENT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
* Exploring the Context or Site where you will be developing and an Architect Office
Bus tour - Tuesday, September 20th (afternoon) - Take digital photos and get a sense of the space, roads and potential for creating a community...

* Explore culture, cultural bias, understanding the needs and wants of a variety of people in a community - from the wealthy to economically challenged, single people, families, retired... Creating office buildings, to residences (condos, apartments, houses), to green spaces and parks... How do you create a community where people can be ACTIVE... LIVE, WORK and PLAY??? How do you create a community which is an attraction from all areas of the city? Overall, an awesome place to be??
* Creating Communities that are sustainable - design practices for energy efficiency with less impact on the environment. How do you incorporate energy efficiency, water usage, alternate power sources, recycled materials, building footprint into planning and design? How can we learn from indigenous or First Nations cultures when looking at Sustainable Design?

WEEK 3: September 27th and 29th (Tuesday/Thursday) - Day 1 and Day 3 - Afternoon
EXAMINE ARCHITECTURE TODAY AND IN HISTORY
*Large Focus Group Discussion - Class divided into 3 groups of 10-11, to discuss the site development and design with mentor architects (and of course the teacher!). Groups will discuss the approach, site issues, meeting community needs and wants, neighbourhood around the site. Explore and reinforce planning and design principles and how they will be applied to project.
* Look historically at different community and civic/public building types; explore the history of architecture and influences.
* Think about how social influences and culture have shaped architecture in the past and present - and how today's culture is shaping public spaces and community cultures.

* EXAMINE SMALL GROUP ROLES... Draft form...
- Digital Recorders/Creators - 2 students take turns recording the ideas and students doing their jobs, video taping discussions/while contributing themselves - with special attention to recording the discussion during the Focus Session with Mentor Architects (for small working group reference). When not recording the process or video editing, these people will be assisting in creating the final product.
- Sketch Up Expert - this person knows how to use this program well, or has an aptitude for quickly learning new software and will become the group's expert.
- Writers - Recording ideas, group plans, making jot notes of plans... able to articulate ideas in words in a simple way.
- Artistic/Graphic Designer - this person is able to sketch images that relate to the plans and create ideas that show lifestyle of the community... Can sketch by hand or on the computer.
- Model / Collage Creator or Visual Organizer - Depending on the final product chosen this person will ensure that the model will be built or the project will be organized and completed.
- Project Leader - This person has strong interpersonal collaborative skills. He or she is able to motivate and help wherever needed, and ensure that the project is on track following the group's vision and will get the project done on-time. This person is not a "boss" but the person who can be counted on to help others if they need help.
*Please note, these jobs are in their draft form. With further consultation with the Mentor Architects and the students I will be able to have a more solidified idea of potential group roles and expectations of these roles.

WEEK 4: October 4th (Tuesday) - Day 1 - Afternoon
SOCIAL STUDIES AND OTHER CULTURES
* Small groups work and planning time... Reflect on Focus or Large group discussion
Work groups will develop and plan for the components to make our neighbourhood community... Residential and Living; Office Buildings; Parks and Green Space; Retail, Restaurants and Food; Active Living Center /Cultural Center; Shared Civic Spaces... (Please note... the Mentor Architects and the students will decide the best areas of focus for each Work group).
*Look at how different cultures/areas of the world approach design and look at factors influencing the way they build (climate, environment)
* How are public spaces designed in other parts of the world? Why is this?

WEEK 5: October 11th and 13th (Tuesday, Thursday) - Day 3 and 5
SCALE, PROPORTION AND DRAWINGS
* Work groups explore how to translate sketches and drawings into blue prints and Google Sketch up images. Students are working on drafts for their final presentations. Mentor Architects working with student groups and assisting them with questions or helping students find solutions.
* Introduce scale and its use in architectural drawing.
* Discuss proportion, the golden mean, historical examples of proportion and contemporary buildings and interpretation of proportion.
* Introduce plans sections and elevations as a means of communicating information.

WEEK 6: October 18th and 20th (Tuesday, Thursday) - Day 3 and 5
ARCHITECTURAL PRESENTATION - MODEL MAKING/DIGITAL/VISUAL PRESENTATION
* Introduce model making and different techniques and means of digital presentation.
* Focus is dependent on chosen means of final presentation...
* How can recycled or found materials be used to create the concept?
* How will you justify, explain or even persuade people to understand your design concept?
* How will organize your presentation? How will you present it? Who will present which parts of the presentation?
* Focus on presentation writing and practicing for oral presentations (ELA, Practical and Applied Arts, Drama, Technology cross curricular connections).

WEEK 7: October 25th and 26th (Tuesday, Thursday) - Day 3 and 5 - Afternoon
* Work on projects and presentations

WEEK 8: November 1st and 3rd (Tuesday, Thursday) - Day 3 and 5 - Afternoon
FINALIZATION OF PRESENTATION
* Presentation of final product to mentors and class
* Oral presentations (ELA Speaking and Representing Evaluation)

***NOVEMBER 4TH - ALL PROJECTS COLLECTED AND SENT TO SASKATOON FOR DESIGN WEEK (WEEK OF NOVEMBER 14TH).

EVALUATION OF THE PROCESS AND PRODUCT...For Architecture Goes to School
1. Journals - Students will be expected to keep a journal of what they are learning, their reflections, observations and explanations of their sketches in their Sketchbook (see #6)

2. Weekly assignments - Students will be expected to complete weekly assignments that reinforce what they learned the Architect Mentor Session. Weekly assignments may mean specific questions to be responded to in their journal. These assignments may either be integrated into Social Studies, Career Ed., Practical and Applied Arts and Science.
3. a)Activity 1: Architectural Marvel Introductory Assignment - Students are to find an "Architectural Marvel Image" and compose a short presentation on the structure. Questions are given on this blog. Students are expected to present this to their peers and send the image to Ms. S-M with typed responses.
b) Activity 2:
4. Quizzes - Short quizzes given on content presented in lessons. These quizzes will be integrated into Social Studies, Career Ed., Practical and Applied Arts, and possibly Science.
5. On-Task Behaviour - Students are expected to engage in the lessons by listening and asking questions. Students are also expected to stay on-task and complete the expected role tasks or their share of the project. Students who are unable to contribute to the overall goals of their group, may be removed and given an individual task selected by the teacher. If a student is visibly trying not to do their share or is repeatedly off task, they will be given an individual assignment related to this project.
6. Sketch Book - Students are expected to create drawings and sketches related to the project in their sketch book. Regardless of ability to draw... everyone is expected to do their best and make an effort to communicate their ideas for images in their sketchbook. You can use some magazine images for inspiration, but you must explain why you included it and connections to the project. Students are not evaluated on their ability to try but on the detail they try to communicate - BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY the REFLECTION of what they drew and why...
7. FINAL PRODUCT - Students will be evaluated on their final product, whether it's a model, collage, digital presentation, video or blue print. All students will be evaluated on their INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTION to the group project - therefore students will receive a mark that reflects his or her own work.
8. FINAL PRESENTATION - Students will be evaluated on their final presentation and their verbal explanation of their ideas and overall organization of their presentation.
9. FINAL PROJECT ON TASK BEHAVIOUR - As with the On-going On-Task Behaviour evaluation, students will be evaluated on their contribution to the group's goals for their final product, as well as their ability to complete the expected tasks for the group's decided deadlines.

WEBSITES TO INSPIRE AND GUIDE...

The following links will help you understand our city a little better and some of the social issues an architect faces when planning a community...

http://www.designregina.ca/topic-sheets/
http://www.designregina.ca/wp-content/uploads/social_issues.pdf

Discussion and "Conversation Starters" from Design Regina
What makes a city? What makes a city great?
http://www.designregina.ca/conversation-starters/

Building a House in Google SketchUp - "Inspirational Video"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJcMe1OFBRQ&feature=related

Getting Started With Google SketchUp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsfH_cyXa1o&feature=relmfu

Beginner SketchUp Video - Basic Tutorial 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjMPX_sJs9A&feature=related

How to Use Google SketchUp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsfH_cyXa1o

Google SketchUp for New Users - Basic Concepts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqcL-xPC-Ys&feature=relmfu

Google SketchUp for New Users - Drawing Shapes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MXharjbIdY&feature=relmfu

Google SketchUp for New Users - Push/Pull Tool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCqrvCVOxdE&feature=relmfu

BOOKS AND OTHER RESOURCES...
Regina a 100 Years
Video: The Life of Frank Lloyd Wright

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pcfQS6-6Rc

"Architecture in the Classroom" What does an architect do? What are a few concepts architects think about? (This presentation was made to K-12 teachers looking to instruct their students about how the world of Architecture and Engineering is all around them.)

Videos via R.O.V.E.R. - R.C.S. site (available at Regina Catholic Schools on-site only)
Videos feature Sask. Heritage and Architecture... many cross curricular connections
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/videoSearch.htm;jsessionid=D55D488D08AAEEF9107A464FBE1FB8FC?all=architecture&pageNumber=1

Sustainable Architecture - Lesson Resource
http://www.curriki.org/xwiki/bin/view/Coll_Group_ArchitectureforHumanitysPortableClassroomChallenge/Lesson3SUSTAINABLEBUILDING_0?bc=;Coll_Group_ArchitectureforHumanitysPortableClassroomChallenge.DesigningtheClassroomoftheFuture_0

Lessons to Connect and Extend Learning:
http://www.salvadori.org/architecture-and-engineering

http://www.salvadori.org/salvadori-curriculum-social-studies

http://www.salvadori.org/salvadori-curriculum-language-arts

http://www.salvadori.org/salvadori-curriculum-art

http://www.salvadori.org/salvadori-curriculum-mathematics

http://www.salvadori.org/salvadori-curriculum-science

http://architectureforhumanity.org/

All About Architecture - videos, photos, info on famous architects and way, way more!
http://architecture.about.com/

Math and Architecture - Classroom Designing Lesson
http://www.math-kitecture.com/

How to Build a Dome...
http://architecture.about.com/od/geodesicdomes/ss/DomeModel.htm

Higher and Higher - Scale and Skyscapers (1 class period quick lesson)
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-lesson-plans/higher-and-higher-amazing-skyscrapers.cfm

Build a Bridge - PBS Nova videos, on-line activities... explore bridge engineering
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/

Build It and Bust It - Engineering on-line activity site
http://architecture.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=architecture&cdn=homegarden&tm=12&f=11&tt=14&bt=0&bts=1&st=9&zu=http%3A//library.thinkquest.org/11686/

Create Your Own Landmark Calendar
http://www.cubekc.org/architivities/creatinglandmarkcalendar.html

HOW SUBJECTS ARE INTEGRATED ...

I have included brief notes in how this project connects to curriculum. Please note that this is in DRAFT FORM.

Social Studies - concepts related to history, culture, cultural identity, interdependence, consumerism, relationships to the land, environments, climate, population and buildings, mapping skills, geography, economic distribution, resource management, stewardship and sustainability, communities... All of these concepts connect to the Social Studies Curriculum in Grade 7 and 8.

Science - ecology, environmental and building footprint, energy efficiency, water usage, alternate forms of energy, recycled materials, design practices and energy efficiency... Of course basic elements of physics and how buildings are constructed will be explored with the project.

ELA - This project is an inquiry based project which will demonstrate learning from the following contexts of English Language Arts. Students will be exploring the Social, Cultural and Historical Context as they look outward and examine the relationships that people have within communities. They will be looking at the history of architectural design in Regina and apply this appreciation as they develop structural designs for people of a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds, ages and family dynamics. They will also explore the Communicative Context as they consider the role of communication in presenting design concepts and transmitting ideas through architecture. Students will examine the role of communication in the project, their role as communicators as they work collaboratively in groups and develop skills in becoming more effective communicators. The Environmental and Technological context will be explored, as they look at the role of technology and the environment in not only their planning and designs with the architectural project, but will examine their own interactions in their lives. Finally, the Personal and Philosophical context will be explored as students reflect on their own learning and their own designs. Students will be expected to explain why they designed elements in their project the way they did. What was their inspiration for design? What is the function of the structure within the community and how is it necessary? Students will overall be expected to persuade in a rational way why they included different design elements, and explain these arguments verbally in groups, presentation situations and in a journal.

Math - Students will be applying their knowledge of ratios, scale and proportion as well as measurement in a "real life" way as they create drafts, blueprints and scale drawings. They will also examine how math is used in creating structurally sound buildings. Finally, students will look at the costs associated with different materials when creating buildings.

Visual Art - Students will be exploring the principles of design, architecture, proportion and scale (interesting how it overlaps with Math... hmmm....). They will also look at transmitting ideas or elements of inspiration like in nature, music, culture in three dimensional structures. Structures studied will be buildings here in Regina or around the world. Some structures will impress us because of their simplicity, others the immense size and others because of the curious shapes... Finally the principles of design will be explored in the project, as students create 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional blueprints and models.

Career Education - Students will be intensely exploring the careers of architects and the many requirements people in these jobs must fulfill when designing communities. It's more than making blueprints... it's about understanding and creating a community where you would want to live, work and relax!

Practical and Applied Arts - Students will be working collaboratively as they explore traditional means of making architectural blueprints as well as technological mediums such as programs like Sketch. They will also be using video and digital cameras to record the process of the project, and create and edit presentations. Students will also learn the fundamentals in creating scale architectural models as well as visual artistic representations.

Hello from one of our architects...

HANDOUTS FROM MENTOR ARCHITECTS AND PROJECT LEADERS...
Architecture Goes to School - Questionnairedocx-1

Design process - Intro

Sustainability and Design
Sustainability (Draft)[1]

R.O.V.E.R. Videos - Created by Saskatchewan Architects
"A Gathering Place"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured bulding may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. From the moment you turn into Wanuskewin Heritage Park, your eyes are drawn to the distant interpretive centre building and its spires that guide you to the edge of the valley. The building was designed inside and out to enhance the experience of visitors to this place. The result is a building that is worthy of the task of welcoming visitors to this Gathering Place that people have been coming to for 6,000 years.
Duration: 29:10 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4176.flv

"A Poem in Stone"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its prsent and are influencing its future. After more than forty years, the gently curving SaskPower headquarters building in Regina continues to be one of Canada's most beautiful office towers. Explore the art, craft, and humanity that make this building a "poem in stone". - Duration: 29:09 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4173.flv

"Danceland"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. Danceland, built on the shores of Lake Manitou in 1928, is famous for its "cushioned dance floor" suspended on a bed of horsehair. During summer evenings of the 1930s and 1940s young people packed the hall to dance to some of the best-known bands of the time. Explore the still popular Danceland of today and find out how it was saved from being moved to Alberta. Duration: 28:28 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4172.flv

"Industrial Chic by Wiens"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present, and are influencing its future. What could be mistaken for a modern church at the University of Regina is its Heating and Cooling Plant. The large A-frame structure is not only attractive, it functions better than most similar plants that are little more than big boxes. Clifford Wiens shares his philosophy for creating this structure.
Duration: 29:06 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4181.flv

"Little Brick Plant on the Prairie"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. The Claybank Brick Plant is the best preserved early twentieth century brick plant in North America that lies at the foot of the Dirt Hills about 90 KMs Southwest of Regina. Claybank bricks were used in some of Canada's finest buildings and found their way around the world in the boilers of naval ships. Through stories of former workers, photos and film of the plant in action, viewers can learn about the actual working days of the plant. The Claybank Brick Plant has been named a National Historic Site, but its future depends on finding the resources to maintain and restore it. Duration: 28:41 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4169.flv

"Rebirth of a Classic"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. In 1911, the University of Saskatchewan was rising out of the prairies using local field stone to construct a core campus in the Collegiate Gothic style. On the new campus, the College Building was at the centre of campus life. Due to the poor quality of concrete used, the building needed constant attention and in 1992 it was closed. A program to refurbish the building was put in place and the building reopened in 2005 - the rebirth of a classic. The College Building was made a National Historic Site in 2005.   Duration: 28:19 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4175.flv

"Sustainability Ala Craik"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present, and are influencing its future. From straw bale construction to a geo-thermal heating and cooling system, the Craik Eco-Centre is a model for sustainability. It is also the showpiece that is driving the development of the Eco-village that is making Craik a leader in sustainable living and helping to revitalize its struggling rural economy.

Duration: 29:09 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4178.flv

"The Dome of St. Mary's"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. The Dome of St. Mary's is the story of early Ukrainian pioneers of the Yorkton area and the efforts of the Redemptorist Fathers to provide a place of worship for people of the Eastern-rite Catholic tradition. With its magnificent soaring dome, Yorkton's St. Mary's is rich with tradition and art that celebrates the melding of European styles in a North American context. The program explores issues of traditional church architecture and its relationship to ritual and customs.   Duration: 28:56 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4174.flv

"The Flour of Esterhazy"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. Abandoned and slated for demolition, a group of volunteers are bringing the Esterhazy Flour Mill back to life. The mill's opening in 1906 meant the farmers in the area would no longer have to travel 60 miles to get their grain ground into flour. Today, the mill is drawing tourists to Esterhazy to see its impressive wood construction and its 19th century mechanical systems at work.    Duration: 28:42 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4177.flv

"The House that Sam McLeod Built"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present and are influencing its future. While the outside of the Keyhole Castle is eye catching with its turret and keyhole-shaped windows, it is the interior that makes it truly special. The fine materials and superb craftsmanship of this fine home make Keyhole Castle in Prince Albert one of the finest heritage homes in Canada.   Duration: 29:01 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4171.flv

"The Qu'Appelle Opera House"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present, and are influencing its future. The Town Hall Opera House at Qu'Appelle is a symbol of the optimism of small town Saskatchewan at the beginning of the 20th century. It housed the town offices, fire brigade, police, and jail cells that are still in the basement. The auditorium made it the centre of the town's social life hosting talent shows, plays, dances, and touring performers. Stricter fire codes have closed the auditorium, and the dwindling population has made it a struggle to keep the rest of the building open. But Qu'Appelle is attracting new families, and their dream of refurbishing the Town Hall Opera House and once again having music and laughter fill the auditorium just might come true.    Duration: 27:43 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4180.flv

"Twenty-First Century Sod House"
This documentary series explores Saskatchewan through the architectural heritage of the province. Each featured building may have an interesting construction or style, be a surviving example of our heritage, or have played a special role in the community. Each episode explores the architecture, art and structure that define the physical space and its interaction with and impact on the natural environment. Included are the human stories of the building's creators, those who use it, and the people who experienced its past, are living its present, and are influencing its future. When James Addison built a sod home for his family in 1910, he thought it would last for a few years until he could build a 'real' house. Today, his daughter Edith Gardiner, who has lived in the house on and off her entire life, still finds it a comfortable home. In our new century, hungry for energy efficiency, there are things to be learned from a 100 year old sod house. The Addison Sod House was made a National Historic Site.

Duration: 26:54 minutes
http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/goToVideo.htm?filename=V4179.flv

Architecture Tour of Regina - Photos of the walking tour