Mark Moreno (Author)
MARK MORENO is an associate professor of architecture at Andrews
University's School of Architecture and Interior Design. He holds
architecture degrees from Harvard and the University of Texas. Mark
is the founder of the Renaissance Kids Architecture Camp.
Siena Moreno (Author)
SIENA MORENO is Mark's daughter. She inherited his passion for
working with children and hands-on creations. Siena is pursuing a
master's degree in school counseling and works at a high school
helping students graduate and pursue postsecondary education.
"Architecture for Kids stands out because, though it is written for
children, it teaches in a way that refuses to treat children as
less able to think and reason. The design process is presented in a
clear, orderly system, starting with a vocabulary for the language
that architects use and building literally from the ground up, with
each page in the book adding new concepts and fun exercises. This
is a fun and enlightening book for anyone curious about what makes
good design for the built environment we live in." --Timothy Dill,
AIA architect
"Learning to 'draw an idea' becomes as simple as telling a story
when following the creative compositions in Architecture for Kids.
The creative spark of the kid in all of us will glow and grow from
the imaginative and engaging exercises developed by the Morenos."
--Thomas Lowing, AIA, licensed architect and associate
professor
"Mark and Siena's book has re-sparked my love for architecture.
They have done an amazing job codifying this art. This book will
help children of any age understand and appreciate something many
of us take for granted: the spaces we live in. Architecture for
Kids is so elegantly simple and complete; it should be a mandatory
book for any aspiring architect." --Moises Norena, innovation
expert, architect
"The Morenos have assembled a thorough catalog of
architecture-making in an inviting and easily digestible format.
They paired concise technical realities with engaging prompts for
creative exploration. There are more than 50 exercises that range
from graphics to town-making. This is a fun book because it
combines real information with invitations to dreamy speculation.
If I were a home-schooler this book would be in my arsenal to keep
kids energized and engaged with fruitful exercises. The terminology
used throughout will be a bonus to a growing vocabulary. The
authors provide a wide range of multicultural expressions of
architecture that could perhaps dovetail into other subject
matters." --Joe Self, registered architect
"This book is a delight for any young person or young-at-heart
person who has always wanted to think a little deeper about what an
architect does and wants to have a lot of fun along the way. Mark
and Siena Moreno make an awesome team, creating fun and engaging
activities for the next generation of architects." --Ashleigh
Walton, AIA, NCARB, NOMA, architect and project manager at Urban
Design Associates
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