Explore Architecture: Building Stacked Houses (LIVE)
In this maker-based workshop, students design and build their own unique stacked house based on houses from Italy, Hong Kong, Tibet, the Studio Ghibli movie Howl's Moving Castle and artists whose work showcase fantastical stacked houses.
Fifi Henderson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(306)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Join us as we explore the stacked houses of Cinque Terre, Italy where five fishing villages are connected through mountain trails, interconnected apartment buildings known as the “Monster Building” in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong and the “City in the Sky” – a Tibetan city that’s home to 40,000 monks and nuns. We'll also take a look at favelas in Rio de Janeiro, amazing fantastical floating stacked houses from Howl's Moving Castle, illustrations by Eren Dedeleroğlu and Ian McQue and stacked house clay sculpture by New Zealand ceramicist Carol Robinson. While this class is listed for ages 8-13, it is 100% appropriate for learners as young as 5 with a parent nearby and for older kiddos so long as they have no problem sharing classroom space with younger learners. Please feel free to enroll younger and older learners. You do not need to message us for permission - everyone is welcome and appreciated! We will start with a 10 minute slideshow to introduce stacked houses from around the world. Next, students will be guided through several simple methods of construction to craft their own version of stacked houses based on this inspiration. We will end with a short, optional show & tell with an opportunity for feedback from classmates and the instructor. More Wicked Workshop Classes You Might Enjoy: Explore Architecture: Create a Floor Plan & Build a House on Wheels (LIVE) Explore Architecture: Robotics & Biomimicry in Architecture (LIVE) Explore Architecture: Learn to Draw One-Point Perspective (LIVE) Explore Architecture: Learn to Draw Two-Point Perspective (LIVE)
Learning Goals
Wicked Workshop is a maker-based program that introduces youth to architecture through reality-based projects that tackle "wicked" problems like inadequate housing and environmental health. We teach decision-making strategies, complex problem solving, and critical thinking methods recognized as vital 21st century skills necessary to succeed in work, life and citizenship through a straightforward hands-on curriculum based on authentic projects that foster independent thinking, self-directed learning, exploration, iteration and creativity.
In Stacked Houses, we focus on historical and fictional architecture to bring to life imaginative ideas and encourage problem solving, big and small. Students practice fine motor skills and empathy while working to connect several parts and pieces to create a convincing design by combining historical data and cultural trends for inspiration.
Other Details
Supply List
Below is a suggested list of materials for our project; however, feel free to explore other materials - anything goes! Must have: 3-4 sheets of colored copy or construction paper Clear tape or colored tape Fun to have for details: Markers, artificial plants, colored beads, gems, pompoms, colored plastic, leaves from your yard, string, feathers, bubble wrap, tissue paper, rubber bands, clay, patterned paper, hole punch, sticks of any kind, fabric scraps...
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
4.9
306reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Wicked workshop is taught by Phyllis (Fifi) Henderson. A mom to two active girls, an architect and an educator, Fifi creates learning experiences opportunities that build self-esteem, independence and critical thinking skills. As an educator with a PhD in architectural history and theory, she recognized that Design Thinking was being used outside of professional design practice to help resolve issues in multiple industries including business and societal sectors. Design Thinking is a non-linear, strategy-based process for problem solving that tackles issues through empathy and iterative hands-on making. It was developed by Stanford University’s “d” school for people in business, higher education, the public sector and K-12 education as a process to create real change. As an architect, Fifi practiced this methodology and recognized it as a direct extension of her traditional university architecture school curriculum. After completing her PhD, she decided to scale that learning experience for a younger audience. Working with kids on big problems has been one of the most rewarding aspects of her career and she is continually energized by the ideas, dynamism and joy that kids bring to wicked problems.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
75 min
Completed by 807 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-18 learners per class
