On August 26, the inaugural exhibition of Exhibit Columbus, an annual exploration of architecture, art, design, and community, will open to the public. The exhibition will include six built structures, designed by teams from six different Midwestern universities, that investigate the built environment of Columbus and involved working closely with members of the community. University […]
(Via http://archcareers.blogspot.com) Follow @DocArchitecture Are you interested in studying architecture? Looking for a summer program to prepare you for school? Listed below are over 100 unique programs from all across the nation. Find the summer program that is right for you. 2017 Architecture Summer Programs ALABAMA Auburn Auburn University: Architecture Camp/Design Workshop June 18 – 23; […]
Workshop considers ways to improve accessibility to businesses, travel experiences for individuals with disabilities A Charlottesville-based nonprofit is working to create conversations about accessibility and travel. The Blue Trunk Foundation recently held a workshop with the University of Virginia School of Architecture to reflect on what individuals with disabilities and their caregivers expect when they […]
Building on last year’s National Week of Making, this year’s Week will highlight the diversity of Makers big and small, young and old, urban and rural. The Week of Making is an opportunity to for individuals in communities throughout the U.S. to participate in Making activities locally, celebrating the innovation, ingenuity and creativity of Makers. […]
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp™ is a one week intensive experience, designed to introduce under represented youth to architecture, urban planning, creative place making and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. The Camp is based on the “4C’s” which are Creativity, Collaboration, Communication and Critical Thinking. During the camp, students are paired with architects, […]
For around $250,000, KU students designed and built a passive solar house while participating in Studio 804 program within the School of Architecture, Design and Planning. (via CJ Online) Abi Davis knew she wanted to be an architect at an early age. It was a field in which she could combine her love of math, science […]
Like making things? Take a tour of an architecture program to see the array of projects from 3-D printed objects to fully fabricated structures. At UVA this past spring, the Youth Leadership Team was invited by the National Organization of Minority Architects local chapter to tour UVa’s School of Architecture. Professor Elgin Cleckley organized and led […]
(via Tulane University) Former MythBuster Adam Savage is an expert at taking concepts and putting them into practice within the real world as an industrial designer and special effects creator. During a recent episode of his “Tested” web series, Savage toured the Tulane School of Architecture’s Albert and Tina Small Center for Collaborative Design and discovered […]
Take the CHALLENGE! Own the Knowledge! Nka Foundation is issuing a challenge to designers, architects and builders to use their creativity to come up with modern mud types for rural Gambia. This is a live project! We will select 10 project teams to realize their projects between January 2018 to December 2019. Nka will partner […]
Have you ever wanted to talk to someone who has studied architecture and ask their advice? The University of Arkansas asked four students to share their experience and advice that they have for incoming students! (via University of Arkansas News) Double Take on Architecture School Dylan and Evan Hursley and Hannah and Sarah Moll are […]