For The Educator

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.

For examples of lessons provided to classrooms, please view the following PDFs. These lessons were developed by Sabrina L. Tucker, AIA and Mark A. Humienny, AIA.     

Lesson Plans


Resources for bringing Architecture into your classroom

ArKIDecture

Features elementary-level explanations of the seven categories of building types and components, from the everyday to the extraordinary.    www.archKIDecture.org

B4UBUILD

Site with building and construction books for children, from New Yankee Workshop for Children to MacAulay publications.
www.B4UBUILD.com/kids/kidlinks.html

Box City - CUBE - Kansas City

Ginny Graves, an Honorary Member of the American Institute of Architects for her work with children and founder of CUBE, continues to produce outstanding curriculum and activities, including Box City and Walk Around the Block, for all age groups.
www.cubekc.org

Math and Architecture

A link to 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.
www.mathforum.org


Related Links


Architecture: It's Elementary: www.k5architecture.org/Download_chpt.htm
National AIA Architecture Education Page: www.aia.org/education
A+DEN (Architecture + Design Education Network): www.adenweb.org
Home Energy Conversation for Kids: www.homeadvisor.com/r/home-energy-conservation-for-kids/

Sustainable Design


The NEED Project (The National Energy Education and Development Project): www.need.org

The mission of the National Energy Education Development Project is to promote an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.                

North Carolina Solar Center (Teachers and Students page): www.ncsc.ncsu.edu/resources_by_sector/teachers_and_students.cfm


Accredited Architecture Schools in North Carolina Architectural Technology Program