Friday, April 17, 2009

Role Call: Architects in School

The Architects in Schools (AIS) Program is looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to:
  • Join the AIS Committee.
  • Participate in AIBC Day at CANSTRUCTION on Tuesday, April 28th.
  • To represent the AIBC and the AIS Program in classrooms and at events around the province.

The goal of the AIS program is to promote awareness, appreciation and interest in architecture through the educational institutions throughout BC. Architects in Schools advocates for the inclusion of studies in architecture and the build environment as an essential part of the BC curriculum, facilitates discussion of strategies that support better built environments and sustainable communities and seeks to develop and maintain educational materials and projects to promote the teaching of architecture in the school system.

Current projects include: CANSTRUCTION and the Austin Heights Design Charette with Centennial High School students in Coquitlam.

If you are interesting in serving on this committee, volunteering to work in the classroom/career fairs or would like more information, please contact Carla Brown-John, Director of Administration and Human Resources: (604) 683-8588, Ext. 317.