RESOURCES
FOR EDUCATORS
AIA Triangle is committed to engaging with the community and being involved in the schools and at events in the Triangle region. Our goal is to promote awareness of the profession and the impact architecture has on the world to the children who will shape our future. We welcome requests from educators across the Triangle. Contact us with your questions and educational needs.
ScaleUP
WHAT
A hands-on workshop showing what an architect actually does. Students are led through the process starting with concept modeling, construction drawings and building a full-scale structure.
WHO
The flexible design can be used with students at all levels from K-12 to team-building excercises for professionals. The amount of time needed can also be altered based on your lesson plans.
HOW
Ready to jump in and bring architecture to your classroom? Fill out the form below and one of the AIA members will be in touch shortly to help you design the perfect ScaleUp workshop.
FIND OUT MORE
Find out more about this incredible program and if it’s right for your classroom by watching this short video. When you’re ready for the next step, fill out the form below and we can put together a custom program that meets your needs.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
There are many ways to integrate architecture into your curriculum. Look at the following and find what works best for your class.
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BOOK DONATION PROGRAM
AIA Triangle has placed an architectural book in all elementary, middle and high schools in our ten-county region. Our hope is that these books inspire young people to explore design in our area and beyond.
If you are an educator and are interested in receiving an age appropriate architectural book, simply fill out the form on this page.
ARCHITECTS IN THE CLASSROOM
The American Institute of Architects believes that the art and science of architecture, when integrated into K-12 core curricula and community college course offerings, enhances the students’ understanding of the built environment, encourages them to think creatively and critically about livable communities and appreciate the impact on the quality of life. If you are interested in scheduling an architect to visit your classroom, please fill out the form on this page or call (919) 463-0333.
LESSON PLANS
A few curated resources for the classroom
ArchKIDecture
Features elementary-level explanations of the seven categories of building types and components, from the everyday to the extraordinary.
B4UBUILD
Curated list of building and construction books for children, from New Yankee Workshop for Children to MacAulay publications.
Math and Architecture
A list of websites with activities for teaching math. A place to exchange information about the teaching of Architecture and Design. Teach interdisciplinary, hands-on, real world math through architecture and design projects. K-12 resources, K-8 classes, professional development, and advice on where to begin.
Architecture: It’s Elementary
A+DEN (Architecture + Design Education Network)
Redesign Your School Competition/ American Architectural Foundation
Architecture as a Basic Curriculum Builder/ Architecture Foundation of Oregon
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
The American Institute of Architects promotes integrated/high performance design including resource conservation resulting in a minimum 50 percent or greater reduction in the consumption of fossil fuels used to construct and operate new and renovated buildings by the year 2010 and promote further reductions of 10 percent or more in each of the following 5 years.
The NEED Project (The National Energy Education and Development Project)
ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS IN THE TRIANGLE
K-12 ARCHITECTURE RESOURCES
AIA is regularly reviewing free K-12 architecture resources and activities for students and families to enjoy.
YOUR STUDENT IS CONSIDERING A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE
Where do you go from here?
YOUR GUIDE TO HELPING STUDENTS CONSIDER A CAREER IN ARCHITECTURE
Here’s the skinny on Accredited versus Non-Accredited Architecture Schools
To NAAB, or not to NAAB? That is the question.
The NAAB is an agency that evaluates architecture programs in the United States to ensure that graduates have the technical and critical thinking skills required to have a rewarding career in the profession. The NAAB’s accreditation is independent of the school’s overall accreditation.
Getting an architect degree is not only hard work, but also expensive. How do you choose the right program to make it worth your while? A lot of students choose to attend an accredited architecture school. But is that the right decision for you?
Most of the 55 U.S. licensing boards require that architects hold a professional degree from a NAAB-accredited program, which include Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, and Doctor of Architecture programs. Looking for a NAAB-accredited program? Search the NAAB’s list.
Many schools offer architecture programs that have not been accredited by the NAAB. Learn about your licensure and certification options if you hold a degree from a program that is not accredited by the NAAB.
It all circles back to that million-dollar question: Should you attend a NAAB-accredited architecture school? The bottom line is that you can still have a successful career in the architecture and design industry either way. Take some time to think through your career goals, consider all your options, and choose the school that’s right for you.
ARCHITECTURE PROGRAMS IN NORTH CAROLINA
Now all you must do is choose an architect degree. And graduate!
THE FORM
Ready to get started? Fill out the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with requested information or to start working together to build your perfect program.