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BECOME A BUILDHER

get creative + design your future

JOIN THE STUDIO
 

ELIGIBILITY

High school grade11 students are accepted as New BuildHER Scholars. High school grades12 students are accepted as Returning BuildHER Scholars.

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PROGRAM SIZE

24 students maximum each Fall and Spring semester.

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TIME COMMITMENT

Each session consists of an instructional workshop, taking place a full class day, one day per month. Rising seniors will have the option to participate in an additional Summer Session.

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LOCATION

Most workshops will be held at the high school. Some curriculum topics require more exploration to various locations, which are coordinated with the school in advance.

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CURRICULUM

Students receive introductory lessons on relevant architectural topics throughout the academic year, while also focusing on a small team-based design project. 

ONE ONE
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER ONE

August - Architecture & Design Overview​

September - Drawing Tools

October - Model-Making

November - Site Visit

December - Design Project Review

ONE TWO
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YEAR ONE - SEMESTER TWO

January - Design Concepts & Development​

February - BIM Software - Sketchup

March - Adobe CS - Photoshop

April - Adobe CS - InDesign & Illustrator

May - Firm Visit

TWO ONE
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YEAR TWO - SEMESTER ONE

August - Architecture Recap + Portfolio Workshop​

September - Hand-sketching

October - Shadow & Silhouette

November - Site Visit

December - Design Project Review

TWO TWO
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YEAR TWO - SEMESTER TWO

January - Design Concepts & Development​

February - BIM Software Refresh + Project Check-in

March - Adobe CS Refresh - Project Check-in

April - Adobe CS - Final Project Showcase

May - Firm Visit

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