Architects in Schools
Access the online Spring Break architecture camp!
2023 Impact Report
Reflecting on a year of impact
A few fun facts about AFO staff:

-We’re an all-women team! #HappyWomensHistoryMonth
-We start our weekly staff meetings by sharing recommendations, from podcasts, books, and movies, to recipes, activities and more.
-We each wear many hats, have wide-ranging skills, and could be described as overachievers.
-We all smile and laugh… a lot.
-We deeply value work/life balance.
-Food is the way to our hearts, and we happily accept all kinds.
 
Not to brag, but we’re basically the definition of teamwork. Cheers to the other stellar all-women teams out there. We see and celebrate you this month and always!
The Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G) meets quarterly with the mission of increasing student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design fields in the state of Oregon. As a group of local partners who are aligned around this shared mission, DAO-G meetings are a time for us to harness this network to share opportunities for students, volunteer needs, resources, outreach efforts, and more.

Passionate about increasing student access to design and building fields? Join us on Tuesday, March 12, 12-1pm on Zoom. Link in bio.

Image credit: Aracely Barajas-Silva, 2023 Hart Scholar

#daog #communitymeeting #designeducation
Got plans this Spring Break? Explore our free, online, Architects in Schools Camp designed for youth ages 8-12! During this completely virtual and self-paced camp, students will take on the role of an architect and builder to identify their hero and tell their story through the design of a monument.

Originally released as our 2023 virtual Architects in Schools Summer Camp, we are re-releasing all of the content from now until April 30. All you have to do is go to our website to access the daily lessons and videos. Grab a friend and get started from home, today!

Link in bio.

#architectsinschools #springbreakcamp #monumentdesign #architecturefromhome #virtualcamp
MARCH AFO HAPPENINGS

Architects in Schools Spring Break Camp, online materials available March 1-April 30
Participate in our free, self-paced, online camp designed for youth ages 8-12. During this camp, students will take on the role of an architect and builder to identify their hero and tell their story through the design of a monument.
 
Fellowship Celebration, 3/6, 5-7pm @dlr_group
Join us to celebrate and hear from our recent Van Evera Bailey Fellows and Pat Sanchez Women’s Fellows.
(Image credit: Jonathan Bolch, 2023 VEB Fellow)

Design Advocacy Outreach Group (DAO-G), 3/12, 12-1pm, Zoom
Join our group of local partners working to increase student access to architecture, engineering, construction, and design fields in the state of Oregon.

Links in bio.

#afohappenings #march #afoevents #pdxdesignevents
A Kids Book About Construction, written by Andrew Colas of @colasconstruction in partnership with @akidsco, explores how “Construction is an incredible thing that shapes the world around us. Because of construction, we have amazing spaces—schools, stadiums, houses, and MORE—which we use every day. Construction can get loud and messy, and projects may take a long time. But the magic of construction creates things which last forever!”

This book is not only a resource and introduction into the impactful world of construction, it is also a push for more representation in the profession; led by none other than the incredible team at COLAS who are breaking barriers and paving the way for more minority-owned contractors in Oregon.

Get your copy, today!

#akidsbookabout #communityspotlight #colasconstruction #designeducation
RESCHEDULED! Join us for the first workshop in a three-part series to learn trauma-informed approaches to working with youth and people of all backgrounds, facilitated by Dr. Renee Mitchell.

We believe that all adults working with youth have a responsibility to not create harm, to give youth space to express their true selves, to look to them as experts, and to center them in our teaching and learning. We understand that these are skills that require ongoing learning and will help us be more empathetic and effective teachers, mentors and leaders.

Thursday, February 29
4:00-6:00pm
Zoom
$20 for non-AFO volunteers

Free for current AFO volunteers, board members, and Architects in Schools participants

Link in bio.

#afoevents #traumaworkshop #youtheducation #sel
AFO leadership recently joined the reunion of two of AFO's founding members, Jon Schleuning and Brooks Gunsul. In 1981, Brooks, Jon, and other leaders in architecture and design came together to create AFO. Their legacy continues today, and we thank them for their ongoing support!

#founders
Architects in Schools
Apply now to volunteer in the 2023-24 season