Architecture Week is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal of inspiring hopeful architecture and design professionals and K-12 students. Get involved in Architecture Week by sharing AIA posts, contributing to a wish list, inviting students to your firm, sending an email to your local schools or libraries, or actively engaging with students throughout the week.
NATIONAL EVENTS
Virtual Read-alouds April 13 - April 17. Join architecture and design children's book authors throughout Architecture Week for a virtual read-aloud followed by Q&A. Note: this event is designed for K-6 students.
Join AIAS for Foundations, a virtual series for high school students and families curious about studying architecture and exploring careers in the built environment. Hear from students, architects, and educators as they share what architects do, how to prepare for architecture school, and the many paths a design education can lead to.
Monday, April 13 | 7:00–8:15 PM ET — What Does an Architect Actually Do?
Tuesday, April 14 | 7:00–8:30 PM ET — Applying to Architecture School: Portfolios, Costs & Finding the Right Fit
Thursday, April 16 | 7:00–8:15 PM ET — Beyond the Studio: Career Paths in Architecture & the Built Environment
Saturday, April 18 | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET — Parent Coffee Hour: The Architecture Education & Career Journey
Learn more and register for a session.
LOCAL EVENTS
Join AFO at Building Pathways: Scholarship & Mentorship Showcase on Thursday, April 16, 5:30-7:30pm at Design Portland @ J.K. Gill Building! This event is our annual opportunity to introduce this year’s Scholars and Formation Mentees to our community of design and building professionals. You can expect to connect with college design students while exploring their projects in our Student Showcase: Works in Progress. Register here: events.ticketleap.com/tickets/aforegon/building-pathways-2026
Free for students!
On Saturday, April 18th, AIAO and NOMA PDX will host Discover Architecture: People, Places, Possibilities, a one-day program designed for high school students to explore spaces and buildings in their city, learn from architects and designers, and imagine what futures are possible. Registration is closed but stay tuned for a recap of the program.