The energy for week one of the innovative Hip-Hop Architecture Camp at the Madison Central Library was going to be tough to beat, but week two was lively and spirited in its own right as area youth came together to explore architecture, urban planning, and economic development through the lens of hip-hop culture while simultaneously aligning with the City of Madison’s Planning Department’s mission to gather and use opinions of each and every Madisonian to update the City’s 20-Year Comprehensive Plan.
AIA 2017 Keynote: Anticipate Change: What's Next in Architecture
At the 2017 AIA Conference on Architecture, participants will view a one-of-a-kind panel, you’ll hear three speakers who will discuss how to anticipate and acclimate to what’s next for the architecture profession.
Read MoreCommunity Remix: The Hip Hop Architecture Camp Breaks Down Walls to Build Bridges
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp kicked off this Saturday. Thanks to our local media partner, Madison365 for their coverage. The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is an initiative of The Urban Arts Collective and its mission is to effectively engage youth and encourage them to explore careers in architecture and urban planning.
Read MoreThe Hip Hop Architecture Camp
The Hip Hop Architecture Camp is a month long camp with a mission is to expose underrepresented middle and high school students to architecture, urban planning and economic development through the lens of hip hop culture. The camp sessions will take place every Saturday during the month of February at Madison's Central Library.
Read MoreAIA Board of Directors approves equity initiatives
Washington, D.C. – December 15, 2016 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors have announced a second donation of $1,000,000 to the Diversity Advancement Scholarship fund, aimed at improving equity, diversity and inclusion among people entering the profession. This builds upon the $1,000,000 already earmarked in 2013 for the Diversity Advancement Scholarships, administered by the AIA Foundation.
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