Education
Design Your School Competition Resources & Guides

Becoming an Architect

ArchCareers.org will give you an overview to the varied and diverse paths to a career in architecture and of the requirements for registration. Another great resource is Akrpolis.Net's Careers in Architecture.

Other Resources from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

• Becoming an Architect
• Studying Architecture
• Taking the ARE Exam

Building Green Schools

• The Center for Green Schools
• U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• Alliance for Green Schools Program
• AIA 50to50 Green Building Publication (PDF)
  

High Performance School Buildings

• Architectural Record: School Floor Plans Gallery
• Sustainable Buildings Industry Council High-Performance School Buildings Classroom
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority High Performance School Design Training
• Architecural Record: Schools of the 21st Century
• Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 School Buildings
• U.S. Department of Energy: EnergySmart Schools
• National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities
• EPA: Healthy School Environment Resources
  

Presentations

• William McDonough on Cradle to Cradle Design
• Thom Mayne on Architecture as Connection
• "Buiildings Speak" Video Presentation

Architecture Tours

• Milwaukee Art Museum Tours
• Wisconsin Capitol Tour
• Self-guided Wisconsin Architecture Tours
• Walking Tours of Madison Architecture

Publications

• Design Your Own School Submission Requirements (PDF)

• AIA 50to50 Green Building Publication (PDF)
• UD DOE: National Best Practices Manual for Building High Performance Schools (PDF)

Programs & Classroom Activities

• Grades K-2 : Construction Ahead! Designing a stronger and more efficient house. (Duration: 2 hours)
• UWM Architecture Summer Camp
• School for Urban Planning and Architecture
• AIA National: Architecture Education Resources
• Terrace Town Program
• Discussion Topics and Activity Suggestions for Architects Visiting Classrooms & General Group (PDF)

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