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.

The Architecture into Education Awards open to all teachers, educators and professionals collaborating with schools. Entries should demonstrate how the subject of architecture is being used to teach, inspire, engage and motivate students. 

Submissions should include evidence of how the subject of architecture is being used to support learning in one or more subject areas, as well as evidence of student engagement and/or success. Entries will be judged on the quality of the submission and how it has been used to support learning.

The inaugural Architecture into Education Awards 2023.
The awards is the first of its kind in the UK and is open to all schoolteachers and educators.

The awards celebrates architectural learning across 9 categories including themes of wellbeing, community and sustainability, subject areas and key stages. Successful initiatives will demonstrate pupil engagement, best practice, impact and creativity.

The Application Criteria and FAQ page outlines further information on the eligibility, assessment and application process.

To submit, use the ‘enter’ button before for relevant category. Submission Deadline School Teachers - 3 April / Built environment organisations - 30 June

Video showing an inspirational teacher - Neil Pinder

AintoE School Teacher Information flyer to share with colleagues and friends.

2023 Themes

Designing for wellbeing

Designing for wellbeing within the school environment or neighbourhood

Enter - teacher-led

Community

Creating spaces and places for everyone taking account of culture diversity & needs

Enter - teacher-led

Sustainability - The 6 ‘R’s + 1

Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repair, the building blocks of sustainability

Enter - teacher-led

Subject Areas

Architecture through STEAM

Approaching architecture as part of STEAM subjects in the curriculum

Enter - teacher-led

Architecture 360 - Cross Curriculum

Cross-curriculum and interdisciplinary learning bridging multiple areas

Enter - teacher-led

Exploring design or buildings through the lens of geometry in nature and man-made visual culture

Geometry in Design

Enter - teacher-led

Key Stages

Primary KS 1&2

Learning programmes on architecture for Primary Education, Key Stage 1 and 2

Enter - teacher-led

Secondary KS 3&4

Learning programmes on architecture for Secondary Education, Key Stage 3 and 4

Enter - teacher-led

Sixth Form & FE

Learning programmes on architecture for Sixth Form and Further Education

Enter - teacher-led

Inspiring Individuals of the Year

Recognising the work undertaken by an individual - someone who has made an excellent contribution to our theme ‘Architecture into Education’.

Nominate Teacher of the Year
Nominate Built Environment Professional of the Year
Nominate Creative Practitioner of the Year