Learning Connections Report
The built environment shapes the world around us, yet it remains a subject largely not embedded into children’s lives. Despite having a deep connection to their own neighbourhoods, young people’s voices are often absent from discussions and decisions concerning urban design whilst creative subjects are increasingly marginalised from the school curriculum. Schools and Departments of Architecture and associated faculties can play a unique and crucial role in this process and this research highlights the pivotal role that these institutions are having in this arena. They have the distinctive ability to equip future professionals with the skills, methods, and values needed to meaningfully engage with young people while also examining the impact of these experiences on young participants, university students, faculty, and the wider industry and community. Unlocking and enhancing the potential of these educational spaces to develop methods and best practices is crucial for shaping a better shared built environment. This approach can lead to more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities.
The built environment shapes the world around us, yet it remains a subject largely not embedded into children’s lives. Despite having a deep connection to their own neighbourhoods, young people’s voices are often absent from discussions and decisions concerning urban design whilst creative subjects are increasingly marginalised from the school curriculum. Schools and Departments of Architecture and associated faculties can play a unique and crucial role in this process and this research highlights the pivotal role that these institutions are having in this arena. They have the distinctive ability to equip future professionals with the skills, methods, and values needed to meaningfully engage with young people while also examining the impact of these experiences on young participants, university students, faculty, and the wider industry and community. Unlocking and enhancing the potential of these educational spaces to develop methods and best practices is crucial for shaping a better shared built environment. This approach can lead to more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities.
The built environment shapes the world around us, yet it remains a subject largely not embedded into children’s lives. Despite having a deep connection to their own neighbourhoods, young people’s voices are often absent from discussions and decisions concerning urban design whilst creative subjects are increasingly marginalised from the school curriculum. Schools and Departments of Architecture and associated faculties can play a unique and crucial role in this process and this research highlights the pivotal role that these institutions are having in this arena. They have the distinctive ability to equip future professionals with the skills, methods, and values needed to meaningfully engage with young people while also examining the impact of these experiences on young participants, university students, faculty, and the wider industry and community. Unlocking and enhancing the potential of these educational spaces to develop methods and best practices is crucial for shaping a better shared built environment. This approach can lead to more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient cities.