Category: building projects

Tsumiki and the Triangle

Tsumiki is the Japanese word for “wooden blocks”. How convenient that a Japanese architect, Kengo Kuma, has designed a set of wooden blocks in triangular shapes. They look so beautiful and made of cedar wood (approved from the forest conservation organization, More Trees.) They are only available in Japan right now and we look forward to […]

Record Breaking Legos in UK!

On August 10th, you need to get to the Boroughbridge Library (in Boroughbridge, UK of course…) because there is going to be an event to build with lots and LOTS of Legos! Anyone is welcome and the session is free. We live in the US, but this might warrant a trip across the pond (also […]

Construction Contest for Kids

Do you know about K’Nex? It is a company that makes small plastic building toys that snap together and can  move and be large and flexible. 5 to 14 Year olds are able to enter. From June 8 til August 28 this K’Nex company is holding a contest for K’Nex builders, called K’Nexperts. They say […]

Join the Green Dollhouse Challenge

We just heard about the Green Dollhouse Challenge, a competition of the most politically correct kind! In this Challenge, participants range from 1 – 100 years old, pre-schoolers to aged architects (and anyone in between.) Sponsored by the EnergyTeachers.org organization, the competition is meant to encourage creative thinking in the field of energy efficiency, sustainability, […]

Crafty Kids can Make Furniture NOW!

An architect in Switzerland had a nifty web site called FoldSchool – see it at foldschool.com. There are a few designs for cardboard furniture that can be made by kids. They are cool designs and functional. The supply list is short and they can be recycled when you are done using them! We highly recommend […]