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"I fear that I have integrated my people into a burning house" — MLK National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), I was asked to weigh in on an issue that has consumed much of my professional life and intellectual energy. Some of my thoughts on this are more well-documented than others, but all stem from a deep understanding of how architecture shapes our social reality.
Archinect’s 2025 roundup of summer architecture programs continues with Part 2, focusing on opportunities for high school graduates, college students, and adults of all experience levels. Whether you're exploring architecture for the first time or seeking to deepen your knowledge in a specialized area, these courses and workshops — hosted by top academic institutions and organizations across the U.S. — offer a valuable introduction to architectural education. From foundational design skills to advanced topics, there’s something for everyone. Apply early, as spots fill up fast! If you're interested in summer programs for kids and high school students, check out our recently published Part 1.
Looking for an engaging way to introduce your child to architecture this summer? Or are you a high school student eager to explore design and gain pre-college experience? Archinect’s 2025 roundup of summer architecture programs offers a curated selection of courses, workshops, and camps across the U.S. (and two in Canada and the UK). Whether you're seeking hands-on creative fun or an academic head start, these programs provide exciting opportunities for young minds to discover the world of architecture. This first installment highlights offerings for elementary, middle, and high school students — so secure your spot before summer arrives!
In the closing chapter of Archinect In-Depth: Visualization, we return to one Renaissance painting referenced in an earlier article from the series. What does this painting, and our wider series, teach us about the relationship between technology and visualization? What do they tell us about the potential for visualization to open new worlds not beholden to the natural laws of space and time?
Until last week, my wife Tomo and I had the great pleasure of being stewards of Whitney Smith's Holmes House. It was built by Jackson and Evelyn Holmes in 1941. In 2021, it became LA County Historic Landmark #8. What made this house so special was not that it was gigantic, ostentatious, or glamorous, but that it was built for a middle-class family interested in the power of good design.
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