Providing opportunities for all to be creative

Architecture affects everyone, yet it is the one subject that is not embedded into children’s lives. Young people’s voices are excluded from discussions and decisions on urban design whilst creative subjects are excluded from the school curriculum.

Creating awards and resources to encourage those teaching recognising the benefit of using the theme of architecture in delivering their subject or curriculum is we believe a step in the right direction.

Our goals:

• demonstrating the valuable skills, opportunities and knowledge to children and young people

• encouraging schools to include the theme of architecture into their teaching

• encouraging joined-up thinking and sharing of resources

• inspiring the creation of a future generation of placemakers

• informing policy

Through this we seek to close the gap between architecture and education: to embed architecture in young people’s education, and to embed young people in architecture.

Resources and Awards

We have initiated resources activities, videos and examples for KS2 and KS3 teachers and a unique awards scheme: Further resources will come online in mid 2024.

The Architecture into Education Awards

Despite the fact that architecture affects everyone's daily lives, it's not a subject embedded into our school education system although as a dynamic and constantly evolving subject, it can make learning more accessible and relevant. Architectural design can aid maths, science and other curriculum subjects as well as helping to connect with our surroundings. Through exploration, creativity and critical thinking , architecture unlocks full learning potential.

Full details of scheme (full details here)

Geometric Patterns+Islamic Architecture Resource KS2 & KS3

To complement our newly established awards programme ‘Architecture into Education’ to recognise and celebrate teachers, educators and collaborators bringing the theme of architecture into the school curriculum both at primary and secondary level, a resource looks at geometry through the lens of Islamic architecture.

KS2 (Primary) links to activities - Link to KS2 resources

KS3 links to activities - Link to KS3 resources