Saturday Family Events For Children Ages 6-11 & Their Guardians
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 at 10am - Sat, Mar 11, 2017 at 12pm
Children and family members explore architecture through hands-on activities at our Saturday events that highlight a new design topic every month! Arrive at 10am for an introduction to innovative examples of local and global architectural projects. Then, children take the lead in using the design process to create their own design proposal for a group presentation. Volunteer architects and designers assist children and families along the way.
Location: Center for Architecture & Design ⎮ 1010 Western Ave
Dates: 2nd Saturdays, 10-noon
Cost: These events are FREE. Space is limited and advance registration is strongly encouraged.
Go Outside! Designing Public Spaces
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 from 10am - 12pm
In this workshop, students will look at the innovative designs of parks and other public spaces all over the world, and design their own park. Will it feature a giant swirling slide? Will it be designed as one big maze? The sky is the limit.
Backyard Barnyards: Urban Farming
Sat, Nov 12, 2016 from 10am - 12pm
Have you ever wondered how you could raise chickens or bees in the middle of the city, or plant peavines and tomatoes in an apartment complex? This workshop will look at how both architects and residents of the city can garden and farm in a dense city.
Ziplines and Hoverboards! Designing Transportation
Sat, Dec 10, 2016 from 10am - 12pm
This workshop is about futuristic cars that hover and drive themselves! Students will plan and design future-thinking cars and public transportation, as well as design new roads and highways for these new modes of transportation!
Recycle, Recycle! Creative Reuse Through Design
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 from 10am - 12pm
In this workshop, students will learn about how architects and designers use abundantly disposed materials such as plastic and glass into the design of new structures. Students will also try their hand in building out of every-day recycled materials!
We Love the Earth! Design That Mimics Nature
Sat, Feb 11, 2017 from 10am - 12pm
Did you know some buildings are built to absorb energy like certain plants? Or that some buildings are designed to be shaped like naturally-occurring objects, such as pebbles or butterflies? Come and design a structure that is also an ode to nature!
Gimme Shelter! Designing Affordable Housing
Sat, Mar 11, 2017 from 10am - 12pm
This workshop will focus on designing affordable housing. Students will study different models, such as mixed-income housing, cooperative housing and tiny homes, and build their own affordable housing structure.
