Survival Architecture and the Art of Resilience

• 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.

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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