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Recent Articles, Publications and News
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Victoria Thornton
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Why we need foundational change in how we engage young people with the built environment
Youth centres have been closed across the UK and fewer and fewer children are studying design for GCSE. Fiona MacDonald and Matt Springett make a rallying cry for change.
Fiona is an Associate of Thornton Education Trust
https://www.bdonline.co.uk/opinion/why-we-need-foundational-change-in-how-we-engage-young-people-with-the-built-environment/5120292.article
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Interested in architecture, but not sure where to begin? Here are opportunities for young people and emerging professionals to help give you that crucial start
Another great article this time for Wallpaper Magazine by Francesca Perry (also part of judging panel for Inspire Future Generations Awards 2022.
Read full article https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/opportunities-for-young-people-architecture-programmes
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Young People don't have the language
Schoolchildren need to be taught about architecture so they have the skills to engage with the planning process, the boss of the UK’s largest listed landlord has said.
Helen Gordon, chief executive of Grainger, said in areas of the country earmarked for large-scale developments, the built environment should be put on the school curriculum or taught through local organisations as a matter of priority.
From BD article 2018 but of particular interest to us is the comment of local organisations!
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The best clients you have never had
What is good youth engagement and why should we do it, asks Dinah Bornat of zcd architects
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The Kids are alright: Co-designing with young people
Architects and designers are increasingly collaborating with the end users of spaces and places — and that includes children. Francesca Perry, Editor of Icon explores just some of the examples around the UK.
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Children, Young People, and Architecture
Defining the scope of children, young people, and architecture as a field is an interesting challenge, but also comes into question here: architecture can be understood to be strategic as well as haptic; sociocultural and political as well as experiential and material. This article co-authored by Professor Rosie Parnell focuses primarily on architecture as design and social process, with a spatial product.
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Giant Doll's House Project
The Giant Dolls’ House Project invites displaced children to share their experiences, hopes and aspirations through a room of their own, created by Catja de Haas
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The case for architecture to be taught in schools
Hong Kong architect Jackie Chan writes for Bloomberg on how architecture teaches children patience and problem solving
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Voice Opportunity Power
Grosvenor Plc’s ‘Voice Opportunity Power’ is a toolkit on how to involve young people in the making and managing of their neighbourhoods
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Inspire Future Generations Logos
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ENGAGE Symposium
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Learning Connections
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