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Promote Educational Innovation through Project Awards at Schools
By: Tetiana Hanchar Tetiana Hanchar Date: Jan 16, 2018 Old school conventional wisdom, due to which a lesson should last 45 minutes and “please turn off your
The Architect as Volunteer for Education and Social Justice: an interview with Amanda Hoch, Diana Rodriguez, and Maryam Rostami
By TEF / April 12, 2017 / (This story is the fourth in a series to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of TEF Design. Check our blog for newly published,
Immersing Students in Civic Education
The Build San Francisco Institute is devoted to the architecture of building adults.By Richard RapaportMarch 8, 2007 As they exited San Francisco’s landmark Ferry Building one
Volunteer architects, designers help SF students build dreams
May MeredithSF Chronicle. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 By day, they are typical high school students. But when 1:30 p.m. rolls around, they are working alongside
Third-Party Assessment of Build SF
All of the programs in our New Day for Learning, Part Two, series have undergone outside evaluation to either gauge their success, improve performance, or
A Week in the Life of a Build SF Student
Students like Kimmy Feng architect their futures through Build San Francisco’s mentorship/apprenticeship program.By Richard RapaportJanuary 20, 2009 It is early afternoon, and the Mission Street San
Build SF: Architecting the Next Generation of Young Professionals
Build San Francisco Institute is featured the March 2007 issue of Edutopia magazine, a publication of The George Lucas Educational Foundation. The Build San Francisco model turns students
From Greener Cities to Tools for Teachers: Hewlett Foundation Awards $152.1 Million in New Grants
December 18, 2007 From supporting China in its work to develop “green” cities to underwriting a project to share teacher lesson plans worldwide, the Board
News From Us
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! At the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco, we are endlessly grateful to all the students who have participated in our programs (congratulations to
AFSF Fitness Challenge
AFSF Fitness Challenge! Lace up your sneakers and get moving for the 2021 AFSF Virtual Fitness Challenge! How many times can you run, walk, or
2021 Design Ideas Collective is live!
2021 Design Ideas Collective is live! This year’s challenge is to design a housing community that includes an inviting and vibrant public realm. Fri. Nov.
2021 Saturday Design Studio
21-22 AFSF Saturday Design Studio Learn high-tech digital tools and receive 1-on-1 mentoring by a design professionals in this 4-week on-line program for high school
Design Professionals: Mentor a High Schooler this Summer!
Here’s your chance to inspire the next generation of designers and informed citizens. Spend 1-2 hours a week online meeting with a teenager this June
Summer Design Institute – register now
A few spaces are still available in both the June and July sessions of our Summer Design Institute. Learn more and register for this intensive
Sun., May 23, 4pm is the Awards Ceremony for the High School Design Competition!
This Sunday, May 23, at 4pm (PDT), join your student and other high school students from around the Bay Area and beyond as they receive
HS Design Competition Entries due by Friday, May 21, 6pm PDT.
A reminder to all participants, parents and teachers that all entries in the Architectural Foundation of San Francisco’s 52 annual High School Design Competition must
Annual AFSF Awards Breakfast postponed – new date TBA
Out of an abundance of caution and in compliance with the San Francisco Stay at Home order related to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the the 2020 Architectural
HS Design Competition moves on-line
The AFSF-HIgh School Design Competition will feature on-line submission and judging this year. More details including possible schedule changes to follow.
AFSF High School Design Competition 2020
Announcing the 51st annual High School Design Competition! Students from across the Bay Area are encouraged to enter. Awards for individual and group entries, as
Summer Design 2020!
Enroll now in the 2020 AFSF Summer Design Institute. Choose one 3-week session, June 15 – July 2 or July 13 – 31. Gain high-tech