Northwestern HS Students Complete Mock Architecture Project With University of Maryland

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Northwestern HS Students Complete Mock Architecture Project With University of Maryland

April 27, 2012

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UPPER MARLBORO, MD-- Northwestern High School students completed a mock architecture and engineering project, in partnership with the Architecture in the Schools program and the University of Maryland this spring.

“This partnership provides students exposure to college and prepares them for careers in the future,” said Edgar Batenga, Northwestern High School principal.

Northwestern architecture and engineering students, along with students from the art department, participated in the program. Students were given a scenario of designing a pavilion for its weekly Flea market that is held every Saturday at the school. Students presented a design that would not exceed 900 square feet and would allow for an outdoor eating patio and lounge during the weekday when it would not be in use.

“I had a fantastic experience with the students this spring and their critical thinking process was superb. They completed phenomenal work for their project and we were all extremely impressed,” said Yukari Yamahiro, student coordinator for Architecture in the Schools at the University of Maryland.

The partnership will be going into its 5th year once it continues in the spring of 2013.

Architecture in the Schools
Architecture in the Schools (AIS) matches volunteer architects with public school teachers to enrich the learning experience of children. AIS reinforces core academic skills. AIS teaches children how to exercise their analytical and creative skills through the architectural design process. AIS fosters a heightened civic consciousness, bridging the gap between what is learned in school and everyday life.

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