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Generation Z, It's Your Turn; A Look at 11 of This Year's Most Exciting Architecture Summer Camps

2019-04-10T12:19:00-04:00

In July, about 10 students, ages 14 to 18, will gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to explore the possibilities of computer-controlled furniture. They will be researching, conceptualizing, innovating, designing and making things like self-sorting bookshelves and alarm clocks that force you out of bed. Titled “Robotic Living”, the two-week course is one of nine studio classes on offer this summer through NuVu, an innovation school geared towards middle and high school students.

Space Saloon Takes Group of Students out to the High Desert for a Dynamic Twist on the Typical Design-Build Workshop

2018-08-09T13:39:00-04:00

Located near the more buzzing cities of Joshua Tree and Palm Springs, the Morongo Valley is not a place one typically associates with experimental architecture. But, for a week back in May, the High Desert was met by a group of students making the scenic trek inland to try their hands at designing and building exploratory units (while also getting a healthy dose of Vitamin D).

What Are Your Kids Doing This Summer? A Look at Architecture Summer Camps Around the Country

2017-04-27T11:47:00-04:00

At least in Los Angeles, we have already started hitting temperatures over 90 degrees Fahrenheit signaling the coming of summer. For parents, this is often an urgent reminder that the school year will be ending soon and plans need to be in place for the summer. For those already expecting little builders out of their offspring, here are a few summer camp options to tide them over.