How to Do a Green Audit of Your Home With Your Kids (A Simple but Fun Guide for Families)
A green audit might sound like something complicated, but it’s a simple, hands-on way to teach your kids about sustainability using something they already know well: your home! It turns big ideas like climate change and eco-friendly living into small, doable actions your family can take together.
If your kids have ever asked, “How can I help the planet?”, this is a great place to start.
A Family Guide to the Best Sustainability Books (For All Ages)
Learning about the planet might start at childhood, but it shouldn’t stop there!
Whether you’re reading with your kids, guiding a curious teen, or looking to better understand sustainability yourself, the right book can turn awareness into action.
This reading list brings together some favourite environmental books for every age so your whole family can learn and take small steps toward a greener future together.
5 Famous Architects Who Started Creating as Kids
Every architect you've ever admired was once a kid who liked to build things. Some of the most influential designers and architects in history showed their instincts early, long before anyone called them a professional anything.
Here are a few of our favourites that we love to talk about:
Architecture Camp vs. Art Camp: What's the Difference?
If your kid loves to draw, build, and dream up imaginary worlds, you've probably found yourself staring down the summer camp list wondering: art camp or architecture camp? Here's an honest breakdown of both.
Why Cities Need More Homes Between Apartments and Single-Family Houses
Cities are full of extremes. We have giant apartment towers on one side and sprawling single-family houses suburbs on the other. But what about the “middle”? That’s what urban planners are calling the missing middle. Homes like duplexes, triplexes, townhouses, and small apartment buildings that sit right between the big and the small.
The Ultimate Architecture & Design Gift Guide for Every Age
Looking for the perfect gift for a young builder, creative thinker, or design-lover in your life? Whether you’re shopping for curious preschoolers, budding architects, hands-on teens, or educators who appreciate design, this guide highlights architecture and design gifts for every age group.
How to Have a Low-Waste Christmas: Celebrate Sustainably This Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy and celebration, but it’s also one of the most wasteful times of the year. From excess packaging and single-use decorations to food waste, Christmas can leave a surprisingly large environmental footprint. Fortunately, with a few simple changes, you can enjoy a festive holiday while keeping waste to a minimum.
More Crafting, Less Scrolling: Why Teens Should Build the Future (Not Just Swipe Through It)
Let’s be real, teens today are spending way too much time glued to screens. Between AI-curated feeds, TikTok rabbit holes, and constant notifications, most teens are clocking 7 to 9 hours of scrolling a day. And it’s taking a toll. The message is clear: Endless scrolling is rewiring young minds for passivity, not innovation.
What Kids Can Learn About Architecture From Disney/Pixar Movies
If your child loves Disney and Pixar movies, they might be learning more about architecture and design than you realize. Animated worlds are full of creative examples of how buildings, cities, and public spaces shape the way characters live, move, and connect with each other. Watching these films is a great way for kids to explore design thinking and STEM concepts in action. These movies are packed with lessons that help young designers see how architecture influences our everyday lives.