With warmer weather ahead and things finally opening back up, we’ve been eager to get out of our houses and ease back into our normal lives. We’re excited to share with you today some of our favourite places to take your kids in the Vancouver area to stimulate their inner architect and encourage their creativity!
Read MoreThere’s quite a variety of reasons you might be stuck at home lately. We’ve also personally been in this boat quite a bit over the last couple years and we’ve found that keeping the kids busy with fun, educational activities is a great help when you need to get some work done. Here’s our list of some of our favourite kid friendly activities to enjoy while at home.
Read MoreI am so grateful for an amazing year here at Petit Architect. When I started this journey, 4+ years ago, it was a side passion and honestly I didn't have a big vision for it. Slowly and steadily it grew, one step at a time, and I can now proudly say that this is my full occupation and I am able to make a living out of it, as well as bringing in some wonderful people to join our team!
Read MoreWhether you celebrate Christmas, or any other winter holiday, or you’re looking for a gift for a child in your life, we wanted to share some of our favourite toys that are environmentally friendly and encourage learning while they play.
Read MoreI’m sure you’re all familiar with the Holiday tradition of advent calendars. They’re a fun way to count down to Christmas (or any other you like to celebrate) no matter how old you are. Every year there’s tons of pre-made options but those are usually a little pricy and a huge waste of packing. Today we’ve rounded up some great DIY advent calendar options that you can reuse every year and fill with whatever treats you want!
Read MoreSchool supplies shopping is something we either love or hate. Some teachers will give you a huge list of things they’ll need, others more of a general idea. I know kids love getting new things this time of year but have you ever stopped and thought about how sustainable all these new things you’re buying are? Luckily for you, today we’ve rounded up some tips on how to be a more sustainable school supplies shopper and we even have some recommendations of environmentally friendly supplies at the end.
Read MoreLooking for something fun and educational to keep the little ones busy this summer? Or maybe you’re looking for something new to read at bedtime? No matter what your reading adventure is, here are some fantastic picture books that will be sure to get any child interested in architecture.
Read MoreIt’s been a while in the making but it’s finally done! This mini A-frame cabin we built is ready to hang around in and we’re SO excited to share with you how we built it. You can use it as a playhouse, an outdoor lounge space, or even a little dinning area! There’s so much you can do, let your imagination run wild.
Read MoreDo your kids love to build towers, cities or playgrounds ? Do they play with Legos, blocks, or doll houses ? Petit Architect’s missions has always been to make architecture more accessible to children and youth. The goal to inspire and help them become more educated and involved within their cities.
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