CLICK HERE TO REGISTER OR BECOME A SPONSOR:Kids in Architecture Day: Saturday, May 13th @ 10am – 2pm @ R2I2
Kids in Architecture Day
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Greater Columbia Section would like to invite all interested members to volunteer in this year’s Kids in Architecture Day. This event is sponsored by the AIA Greater Columbia Section with Richland Two School District.
Saturday, May 13th @ 10am – 2pm
Richland Two Institute of Innovation (R2i2)
763 Fashion Drive, Columbia SC 29229
Please RSVP your volunteer hours to
cbrandt@jcsarchitects.com today!
This year’s Kids in Architecture Day will allow students to experience the architect’s collaborative design process. This program is designed to:
- Introduce students to the process of design
- Explore the relationship between architectural design, engineering, and art
- Create an awareness of the artistic and built environment
- Enhance communication skills
These program goals will be achieved through the design and construction of a Rube Goldberg machine. In this activity, students will work together and learn that there is more than one creative solution to any problem. Through the successful design of their machines, students will discover that the beauty in any design can be found in how it accomplishes its goal. After the students complete their projects, they will view videos of each group’s machine.
The event will be held on Saturday, May 13th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at R2i2. The exercises will be facilitated by architects from around the Columbia area. All materials will be provided by the AIA Columbia, a pizza lunch will be included and the event is completely free. Space, however, is limited.
AIASC Equity in Architecture Initiative / AIAGC Survey
You may have seen the announcement of the AIASC Equity in Architecture initiative is being launched at this year’s AIASC conference in April where the local board will be represented. Please assist our board in furthering this initiative by taking a quick survey at the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5TMGC87
At the 2015 AIA National Convention, delegates adopted Resolution 15-1, “Equity in Architecture.” Later ratified by the Board, the resolution was envisioned as a call to action for both women and men to realize the goal of equitable practice in order to retain talent, advance the architecture profession, and communicate the value of design to society.
The AIA SC Chapter is launching a new initiative focused on bringing Equity in Architecture (EQiA) to South Carolina. Inspired by the work of other components throughout the country, EQiA-SC will work statewide in partnership with each of AIASC’s six local sections to advance equity in architecture and ensure that all those entering or currently practicing in the field of architecture have access to the support they need to be engaged members of, and become leaders in, a profession that exemplifies the benefits of equitable practice.
- Goals
- develop specific recommendations that will lead to equitable practices
- create measurable goals and develop mechanisms for assessing ongoing progress
- present a plan of action based on the commission’s recommendations
- Areas of focus
- education and career development
- marketing and public relations
- leadership excellence
- workplace and studio culture
- better architecture
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