Conference Presentations

Community collaboration hasn't always been a priority in design education. This session will showcase a program that leverages the public school system as a learning environment for professionals and graduate students in architecture to identify socioeconomic opportunities. The Architecture + Education Program provides institutions opportunities to work actively with the communities they serve, and raises awareness of design careers among public school kids to increase and diversify its talent pipeline. This unique program involves multiple generations, including design professionals alongside public school and university students and instructors. Join us to discover opportunities for innovative community programs in your own backyard.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe how to replicate similar approaches and programs in your city to increase community collaboration and support a talent pipeline.
2. Discover through personal stories how public school diversity fosters awareness of the built environment and works towards diversifying the architecture and design fields for future generations.
3. Share how the collaboration of design professionals, graduate students, and public school teachers can transform traditional teaching into active learning methods.
4. Identify potential partners and leaders in your community when considering cross-generational engagement models.

Presenters:

Kailey Elhaddad, Senior Architect, Buffalo Public Schools
Luke Johnson, Design Leader, CannonDesign
Beth Tauke, Associate Professor, University at Buffalo
Cheri Weatherston, Architect, CannonDesign

Delivered 04/07/2025.

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