Starter quiz
- What is a landmark?
- A large, unimportant object that people ignore.
- A specific artwork that is kept inside a gallery.
- An unrecognisable building or feature only created by humans.
- A well-known place or object that helps identify a location. ✓
-
- Which statement best describes a 'built environment'?
- The art, sculptures, and decorations displayed in public spaces.
- A collection of important sites and monuments built in the past.
- The human-made spaces around us that create our local environment. ✓
- The natural landscapes and areas created without human influence.
-
- Which of the following is least likely to be an example of a landmark?
- A distinctive sculpture in a public square.
- A famous bridge over a river.
- A large, natural lake with a path around it.
- A small, plain bench in a neighbourhood park. ✓
-
- Alienation refers to a feeling of being ______, disconnected, or estranged from others or from society as a whole.
- 'isolated ' ✓
- Which of these are the primary concerns of architects?
- creating sculptures for public spaces
- designing buildings and other structures ✓
- organising art exhibitions in community spaces
- painting large murals on walls of buildings
-
- Design develops ideas to become ______ solutions, often realising a commercially-driven product, building, system or service.
- 'practical' ✓
Exit quiz
- Match these keywords with the correct definitions.
- built environment⇔the human-made spaces around us that create our local environment ✓
- landmark⇔an important place or thing that is recognisable and stands out ✓
- alienation⇔a feeling of being isolated, disconnected, or estranged from others ✓
- connection⇔the relationship or link between two or more things, people, or ideas ✓
- structure⇔built elements such as buildings, streets, roads, parks, and bridges ✓
- Landmarks are important structures, but what is considered significant can vary between ______, visitors, different communities and individuals.
- 'locals' ✓
- What do architects consider when designing spaces?
- the aesthetic appearance of buildings only, so that they look good from outside
- the built environment, the area's history, and the needs of the community ✓
- the cost of materials, including the transport and sustainability, only
- the weather conditions of the area and how this impacts the building
-
- Which of these statements is most accurate about the role of architects in designing built environments?
- to build structures that are the cheapest and quickest to construct
- to create buildings that are purely decorative
- to design spaces only for tourists or visitors to a location
- to design spaces that serve the local community and reflect the area’s identity ✓
-
- Which statement is the most important factor that the built environments can influence?
- the aesthetic appearance of a city only
- the availability of online resources
- the growth of natural landscapes
- the sense of connection or alienation among people ✓
-
- Which of these is the most accurate statement about how architects design spaces that connect communities?
- They design spaces that are only for private use.
- They focus only on the cost of materials.
- They follow traditional designs without change.
- They think outside the box to create new ways of connecting communities. ✓
-
Worksheet
Loading worksheet ...
Presentation
Loading presentation ...
Video
Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Built environment can create a sense of pride in a community through shared histories or experiences.
- Landmarks and structures can connect us to our communities.
- Architects play with materials to help inspire interesting designs.
Common misconception
Architects only consider one building, not the wider area.
Architects consider the built environment, the local area's history and needs and think outside the box to create connections between communities in their work.
Keywords
Built environment - the human-made spaces around us that create our local environment
Landmark - an important place or thing that is recognisable and stands out. It could be a building, artwork or natural feature that helps people know where they are or what a place is known for.
Structure - built elements such as buildings, streets, roads, parks, and bridges
+