32 Easy Building Drawing Tutorials for Kids

The big, bad wolf won't be able to huff and puff and blow this house down! Learn how to draw this cute little cottage, complete with a chimney. It's perfect for every setting, from the suburbs to an enchanted forest.

Castles have long excited the imagination. This is a European-style castle from Medieval times. You can create this perfect home for princesses and knights in shining armor - but watch out for the fire-breathing dragon!

The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous and recognizable structures in the world. It was built in 1889 for the World's Fair and was set to be demolished 20 years later. But, it had become so beloved that it remains to this day!

City blocks are recognized for tall buildings built right up against one another. Whether you live in or dream of New York, Tokyo, London, or somewhere else, you can learn how to draw a city street.

Odd angles depict decay. There's a leafless tree in the backyard and a bat silhouetted against the full moon. Don't worry, you don't have to be afraid of drawing this abandoned house!

For centuries, lighthouses have been vital to keeping boats and sailors safe. They are also symbols of many seaside areas, including the New England region of the United States of America.

"Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore... I lift my lamp beside the golden door!" Since 1886, the Statue of Liberty has welcomed newcomers to New York City.

"Igloo" is the Inuit Indian word for "home." Even though they're usually made from ice and slow, igloos are well-insulated and warm inside! Did you know? Sometimes, igloos are made from wood or concrete!

Like the Eiffel Tower, the Seattle Space Needle was built as a centerpiece and curiosity for the World's Fair. It is not only an architectural marvel but also a symbol of that city.

"What goes on four feet in the morning, two feet at noon, and three feet in the evening?" According to legend, the Sphinx would eat anyone who could not solve this riddle! Can you figure it out? (Spoiler alert: It's a person! He crawls as a baby, walks on two legs as an adult, and uses a cane as a third "foot" in old age.)

Big red barns are a classic symbol of rural life. Did you know? Barns are often painted red - but why? This is because before commercial paint was available, farmers used a mixture of orange linseed oil and rust to seal and protect the wood. This gave it a reddish color.

Tents are one of the oldest types of houses and still one of the easiest and least expensive to build. Tents are also good for temporary shelter and a mobile lifestyle. Let's go camping!

In the tutorial above, you learned how to draw a barn. Now, complete the scene with a fence and rolling country hills.

The pyramids of Egypt are among the most ancient structures on Earth - they are thousands of years old. They still amaze researchers, who do not yet know how the massive stones were put in place.

Log cabins have historically been built in Eastern Europe and North America. They are constructed from roughly hewn whole trees. Have you ever played with log cabin building blocks?

The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and more make up this recognizable skyline. Get ready to explore the Big Apple!

Did a superhero break through this wall? Or could there be a secret passage behind it? Learn how to draw the plaster crumbling to reveal the brick.

Long before the clean energy movement, windmills were used to pump water, grind grain, and more.

Museums make great field trips! Discover science, history, or art when you sketch this informative museum.

Factories may have a bad reputation for pollution or unsafe work conditions, but they are an indelible part of modern life. Can you clean up the smoke billowing from the smokestacks?

Hospitals are important places that help people get well when they are injured or sick. This hospital has an ambulance and a helicopter to get help to people fast!

Are you ready for Back-to-School? Sketch the building you'll be returning to with this helpful tutorial.

Churches differ from place to place, but this one has familiar features - arched windows, crosses, and a steeple.

Your worst drawings can rest in peace when you learn how to sketch this graveyard. It even contains a small church similar to the one above.

You can add windows to any building you create. In fact, windows add economic value to buildings! This one has classic cross-bars and is decked out in curtains and with a potted plant.

Are your buildings earthquake-proof? Take cover as you put a house and a city skyline to the test.

This Basilica is one of the most famous landmarks in Spain. Its light brown stone and old-timey architecture stand in sharp contrast to the modern buildings around it.

Sketch a cute and welcoming cafe, complete with an outdoor sign, a table with an umbrella, potted plants, and a colorful awning. Can you add this building to your city scene?

Over the river and through the woods, this is the type of house you want to find on a snowy night. With its giant candy canes and candy-colored lights, it might very well be a gingerbread house.

The pyramids are some of the oldest buildings on Earth. In this picture, you can see how the structures have survived at different rates. Only one still has some of its smooth outer stones.

Hungry for more drawing ideas? Set the table at this chic restaurant. Each outdoor table has a tablecloth and a vase of flowers. What would you put on the chalkboard menu?

You'll need stairs to get into buildings with more than one floor. Check out this 3D drawing, and keep things safe by including a handrail.