Washington Architectural Society
The Washington Architectural Foundation is dedicated to educating and engaging the greater DC community, focusing on students, teachers, professionals, and the public to demonstrate the transformative power of architecture.
Discover our many online learning resources for kids, families, and teachers at home during the COVID-19 crisis.
WAF programs are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Winter Programs
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architects design more than gardens! In Exercise 01 you will learn what Landscape Architects do, some Landscape Architecture terminology and get to tour (virtually) several different types of spaces designed by Landscape Architects.
Content Areas: Architecture/Urban Studies
Discipline: Visual Arts, Biology, Engineering
Resource Type: Online or Printable Lesson Plan/ Study Guide, Distance Learning Live Classroom Lesson
Grades: 6th, 7th, 8th
Interview With An Architect
Join us to learn about being an architect! Our Interview with an Architect series illustrates what architects do and how their work affects the community.
Content Areas: Arts, Architecture/Urban Studies
Discipline: Digital Media (Film/Photography, Graphic Design)
Resource Type: Other Interactive Distance Learning Activity/ Online or Printable Resource
Learning Standards: N/A
Grades: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th