MARK MORENO is an associate professor of architecture at Andrews University’s School of Architecture and Interior Design. He holds architecture degrees from Harvard and the University of Texas. Mark is the founder of the Renaissance Kids Architecture Camp.



SIENA MORENO is Mark’s daughter. She inherited his passion for working with children and hands-on creations. Siena is pursuing a master’s degree in school counseling and works at a high school helping students graduate and pursue postsecondary education.

IA hands-on introduction to drawing and architecture for kids 8 to 12

Architects play an important role in helping buildings, cities, and communities thrive. If you’re interested in architecture, Architecture for Kids will introduce you to all of the most important terms and skills every aspiring architect needs. You’ll explore how ideas and drawings become real buildings and learn how architects see the world from new perspectives, including with a bird's eye view, from the inside, and three-dimensionally.

Architecture for Kids offers:

Building basics―Learn about what distinguishes different kinds of buildings, and see examples of architecture from around the world and throughout history.
Fun activities―Try interactive exercises like planning a lush green roof or drawing your dream bedroom, so you can practice thinking like an architect.
Your first portfolio―Write and draw directly on the pages, creating an archive of your own architectural designs!
Get excited about how buildings come to be with a book full of facts and activities about architecture for kids.