Course overview

The content of this online course is the same as the face-to-face class we held earlier. It teaches architectural knowledge and leads children to produce architectural drawings and models steps by steps. However, the price of the course is much lower than that of face-to-face classes! Parents can have fun with children at home. Click here to register for them now!

Who are We?

We Can Build was established in Hong Kong in 2016. We are a team of registered architects and architectural designers graduated from famous architectural schools. We mainly provide architectural experience courses for children from kindergarten to sixth grade. 

We believe that the best way for children to learn architectural design is to increase their knowledge and vision through games. The courses of We Can Build are simple and interesting. They reference the orthodox training of architects, and include architectural models, drawings, ancient and modern architectural history, and study of master architects' works.

Our goal is to inspire children to think and encourage them to appreciate architecture from different angles and media. With the teaching of Eastern and Western history and culture specially designed for children, their temperament and knowledge will be cultivated from an early age.

Special Report from East Week Magazine (August 30, 2017)

Christmas Parent-Child Workshop on Gaudi Architecture at Telford Plaza

Summer Class- Floor Plan Drawing of Bank of China Building

Summer Class- Model Making of The Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU HK 


Frequently asked questions from parents looking for architectural interest classes

  • Never come across similar interest class in the market

  • Regard it as similar to the same type of art & craft class in the market

  • Don’t know if it is suitable for the children's learning ability

  • Feel the cost of model materials and complicated tools to be expensive

What is special about the course

  • Difference from ordinary art & craft classes

    Our courses are written by architects. We offer simple yet interesting architectural drawings and model courses, adding in background knowledge about architectural works and the architects. The content layout is similar to the university’s architectural training courses and the personal experience of the architects who prepared the courses.

  • Difference from online YouTube building information or model making short videos

    Our curriculum is systematic and diversified. In addition to the examples of building background explanations, it also teaches architectural drawings and model making, gradually and systematically leading children to deepen their impression of the building.

  • Difference from other children's architecture classes

    Our courses focus on the historical and cultural background of buildings and architects. Instead of being trained to use 3D computer software, they are taught to imitate drawings and models of famous buildings. Moreover, our courses are mainly about hand-made drawings and models, allowing children to experience architecture with simple and inexpensive materials and tools under the guidance of simple instructional videos.

Course advantages

  • Online pre-recorded courses allow children to experience little architects at home

  • Develop aesthetic insight and critical thinking of daily life details

  • Acquire the knowledge of different buildings and related cultural history

  • Enrich your children's portfolio, which will be impressive in future interviews

Course Introduction

Teaching team:

Developed by registered architects and architectural designers (online pre-recorded courses).

 

Teaching method and purpose:

Guide children through making models and drawing architectural drawings, so that they have a preliminary understanding and interest in the three-dimensional (3D) space, structural mechanics, and architectural drawings in the master's design works.

 

Teaching language:

English.

 

Course Structure︰

Currently we have launched temporarily "Introduction to Contemporary Architecture" online courses series:

"CONTEM-001": I.M. Pei-Bank of China Tower 

The remaining courses will be launched soon. We will inform you of the latest news later.

 

Classroom roadmap:

1. Explain the teaching purpose and main points 

2. Preparation and setting of explanatory materials and tools 

3. Introduce theme buildings, architects, other architectural works and styles / architectural drawing / teaching model making 

4. Summarize the teaching in class

 

The next preview:

"CONTEM-002": Zaha Hadid- The Jockey Club Innovation Tower, PolyU HK  

"CONTEM-003": OMA (Office for Metropolitan Architecture)- The CCTV Headquarters, Beijing 

"CONTEM-004": Toyo Ito -Tama Art University Library

Our courses are not in sequence. Parents can choose freely according to their interests.

 

Precautions:

1. Our aim is to allow children to have a preliminary architectural experience, and to understand the history and culture behind it, by learning through the drawings and models of imitated buildings. It does not cover all the training content of professional architects, nor is it suitable for perfectionist parents. Also, it is not a professional training course.

 

2. The teaching materials will be adjusted according to the level of children's level (such as attention, safety issues, etc.) and the limitations that come with learning from home. We do not require parents to purchase too many tools for children (such as T-ruler, triangle ruler, and professional pen drawing). On the contrary, in order to reduce the complexity, we advocate to keep using these tools at minimum level, that is to use freehand drawing and simplify the production, in order to enhance the fun of learning architecture from the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q1. What age of children is the course suitable for? Will it be too difficult for younger children? Too easy for older children?

    A.1. Our recommended study age is 6 to 12 years old. From the past experience of face-to-face classes, there was once 6-year-old, 8-year-old and 12-year-old children attending at the same time, and the results were very satisfactory. A 6-year-old child could understand that the thickness of the structural beam under the floor changes according to the different load of the room function; the 12-year-old child also found the content of the course fresh and had never learned it elsewhere. Therefore, age is not a big issue. Do not underestimate their ability to learn. Instead, plant the appropriate seeds on them as soon as possible. Naturally, there will be results.

  • Q2. Do my children need to be accompanied by a parent?

    A2. As part of the course involves the use of sharp tools, hot melt glue guns and other tools, parents need to accompany and assist in making models.

  • Q3. Do I need to buy materials and tools by myself? (Is it hard to buy? Is it expensive?)

    A3. Parents need to prepare and purchase materials and tools by themselves. The drawing and model materials we choose are relatively easy to buy and the price is not too high. They can be purchased at general stationery stores or online.

  • Q4. How to pay? How to contact if I have any questions?

    A4. Parents can log in to the credit card payment option in our course page. We currently only accept online credit card payment (via the Stripe system). If you have any questions, please contact our Facebook page or email.

  • Q5. How can I find out about new course materials?

    A5. We will notify via email.

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Terms and Conditions of Service

1. Paid fees are not refundable under any circumstances, and cannot be transferred to other students or used as fees for other courses. 


2. Course fee does not include material tool fees and transaction fees (such as transfers and foreign currency exchange rate differences). 


3. This course is an online pre-recorded video course, not an online real-time interactive course or an on-site face-to-face course. 


4. Underage students need to be accompanied and guided by adults throughout the course, especially when using sharp tools or hot melt glue guns and other tools. They also need to wear gloves when using them. 


5. We are not responsible for any accident, damage or loss, or any other consequences. 


6. This course is a general interest class for entertainment purpose. It is not a professional qualification training. 


7. The registered account must be the same as the email filled in to purchase the course, otherwise the course content cannot be browsed. 


8. All videos must be watched within three months after payment, and they may be off the shelves afterwards without being reissued.

 

9. The copyright of this teaching material belongs to We Can Build. The fees paid by the customer is the right to watch the video clip for three months, not to purchase the ownership. No one is allowed to download, reprint, make public, let a third-party watch, or distribute the video content in any way.

 

10. Although we have tried our best to ensure that the information provided is accurate, we do not guarantee that the information is accurate. We will not be liable for any errors or omissions in the above information. 


11. In case of any discrepancies, the English version shall prevail.


12. In case of any disputes, We Can Build reserves the right of final interpretation and decision.