Buildings and Structures

Examines houses for a variety of environments and the types of building materials and design of structure that suit specific environments.

Explanation of why the pyramids are built and links to additional information about them such as how they were built, Giza, as well as quizzes and games.

Ever wondered what it's like inside a castle? Take this virtual tour to experience it.

Look at photographs of 50 unusual buildings from around the world.

Play 2 games all about buildings. How did you go?

Listen to and watch this classic piece of literature which describes various materials used for buildings and their effectiveness for the needs of and the environment of the owners.

Use an encyclopedia to obtain a general idea of the topic. This article explains the types of houses we have and the materials that are used to construct them. These materials are usually readily found in the surrounding environments.

Learn about the post-and-lintel system of structure that Ancient Greeks used when building their magnificent structures.

Possibly one of the most famous of all buildings in the world, the Colosseum was built as a sport stadium. Read what materials were used so that it can still be seen today and the type of sports played there.

Read about the three styles of architecture that the Chinese people used when constructing their unique buildings. Many of the well-known structures are mentioned in this information including The Great Wall as well as the many temples that China is famous for.

Easily written information about this environment.

Information explaining the desert environment.

This page provides information about cyclones. Use it to think about how structures should to be built to withstand the high speed winds that can be experienced in a cyclone.