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.
Teaching Tips
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.
Scientist Notes
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.
Standards
Science
ETS1: Engineering Design
HS.ETS1.3 Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, reliability, and aesthetics, as well as possible social, cultural, and environmental impacts.
Arts
Visual Arts: Standard 8 - Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
VA.8.RE2.8 1. Interpret art by analyzing how the interaction of subject matter, formal art elements, composition, use of media, art-making approaches, and relevant contextual information contributes to understanding messages or ideas and mood conveyed.
Visual Arts: Standard 10 - Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences through art.
VA.10.CO1.HS3 3. Examine and explain the impact of an artist or a group of artists on society’s beliefs, values, and behaviors.
