Láss, ne csak nézz… A KultúrAktív Egyesület projektjei (nem csak) építészetről gyerekeknek
See, do not just look…. Projects of the KultúrAktív Association (Not Just) about Architecture for Children

Summary/Abstract: Built Environment Education refers to a diversified activity aiming at the sensitization of the younger generation towards the built heritage surrounding them. But why is this necessary? During the last centuries architecture distanced itself from the layman users, who mostly looked at architecture as a majestic art. The goal of built environment education is not to transmit and deepen architectural or art historical knowledge, but to restore focus on the human dimensions of building activities. Especially the younger generation needs this the most, as they are the future residents and users of our towns and cities. Several programs are offered by KultúrAktív, such as board games around urban topics, “The City is Yours” playful city guide series for primary school pupils and the Heritage project, which is aimed at teenagers and is available on the internet. The aim of these activities is to help the children and the youth to gain more ownership over the things created by architecture and to encourage them to actively shape their own environment. Our important goal is to ensure that built environment education becomes part of the school curriculum and therefore we organize courses and trainings for the pedagogues, and we also actively mediate between them and the architectural professional bodies. Of course, we also count on the parents: exploring our built environment is an amazing family program. The website of our organization offers thorough theoretical background knowledge, useful games, and exciting programs for the stake holders, namely to all of us.

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