Please see the current article by Lori Apfel Cardeli, AIA. It's the final/third part of her AIA Architect series: "How Authors Shape Early Design Literacy"
This last piece shifts to the "how," offering five classroom-ready book and activity pairings that architects can use for school visits, career days, Architecture Week, or STEAM programming. Each pairing is designed to be flexible, low-lift, and easy to implement, using a simple format: read a book aloud, then engage students in a hands-on activity that builds on its ideas.
Link: 5 Classroom-ready book and activity pairings for school visits
Together, the three articles explore:
- Why children's books are effective tools for outreach.
- How authors are shaping early design literacy.
- Practical ways to bring these ideas into the classroom.
These three articles should be helpful for anyone planning outreach efforts or looking for accessible ways to engage with students and communities.
Link to Second Article: Lori Apfel Cardeli, AIA, on how authors shape early design literacy | The American Institute of Architects
Link to First Article: How children's books transform K–12 architecture outreach | The American Institute of Architects
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Thomas Lawrence FAIA
Lawrence Architecture
Seattle WA
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