The Future Architect’s Tool Kit

Geared towards the middle grades, ages 813,this tool kit allows young visionaries and artists to dive deep into the world of architecture!

Building upon the concepts introduced in The Future Architects Handbook, this tool kit unveils the fascinating world of architectural design and construction. Designed to help aspiring architects hone their skills and unlock their potential, this toolkit includes a workbook as well as graph paper, an architects scale, a pencil, and a drafting eraser.

Follow the inspiring journey of Aaron, a budding architect who embarks on the remarkable task of building his own home. Through Aarons journey, readers will learn the following:

• How to transform their ideas into tangible drawings
• The secrets behind an architect’s creative process
• How to master an architects tool kit
• How to create an architects four main drawings: site plan, floor plan, section, and elevation
• The process of designing homes for a group of (imaginary) clients

Pen-and-ink drawings breathe life into every page of the workbook, shedding light on why buildings look and function as they do.Get ready to embark on a remarkable journey with The Future Architects Tool Kit and unleash the architect within!

Also available from Schiffer Kids:
The Future Architect’s Handbook (978-0-7643-4676-7)
The Future Interior Designer’s Handbook (978-0-7643-6404-4)[AuthorName]By Barbara Beck[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Barbara Beck is a licensed architect in Annapolis, Maryland. She shares her studio and home with her husband, Rick, and dog, Tommy. Originally from St. Louis, she earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Kansas.
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