Are there any online stores that sell teaching aids for demonstrating principles of architectural engineering? I am wanting to buy model columns, arches, domes, trusses, cantilevers, and so forth, to use in architectural history classes that I am teaching. The goal is to demonstrate the physical forces that act on buildings, so I don't need models of finished buildings and bridges, but rather models that show how the structures work--preferably in an interactive way. Any leads would be most appreciated.
posted by mortaddams on May 19, 2013 - 3 answers

Should I quit my Master's program in Architecture? [more inside]
posted by peetle on Apr 20, 2010 - 16 answers

Trying to transfer to a four year college, and changing direction mid -stream. Am I being foolish to consider shifting from aiming for a landscape architecture degree to one in ecological engineering, especially when engineering colleges have completely different requirements than what I've been focusing on? [more inside]
posted by oneirodynia on Jul 10, 2008 - 13 answers

How was this made? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim on Jun 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Do you know of a masters program in both engineering and architecture? [more inside]
posted by peetle on Nov 7, 2007 - 11 answers

I've been doing web app development for about 7 years now. Ideally I would love to get away from being a coder and go more down the technical architect route. Any tips or personal stories about making that change, or is it simply a matter of increasing your knowledge and applying for the opportunities?
posted by xmutex on Apr 22, 2006 - 7 answers

What purpose does this architectural feature serve? [more inside]
posted by Brian James on Mar 19, 2006 - 9 answers