February Vacation Bootcamp: Design Thinking & Introduction to Architecture

Partners: Boston Society of Architects, Finegold Alexander, Goody Clancy, Sasaki, HMFH, Boston Private Industry Council
Primary Contact: Polly Carpenter, BSA

Overview: Students will have the opportunity to work with four of Boston’s leading architecture firms who will facilitate design activities,
‘building tours’ and panel discussions with architects who will share their path to the profession and answer questions from students.
Architecture is a combination of problem solving, technology, art and creativity, and students will hone skills in each area through this four-day
learning experience. Students will also learn about career pathways into the field of architecture and will meet professionals from a variety of
firms and roles.

Student Attendance Expectations: Participants who attend and actively engage in all 4 sessions will gain priority access to summer internship
opportunities as well as a $200 stipend.

Schedule:
Day Time Topic Area Curriculum/Content Activity Lead Secondary
Partner Partner?
Tues, 2/16 10-12 (plus 1 additional Overview: Design Process Brainstorm project Sasaki BSA, PIC
hour or independent What is Design Thinking? What Overview ideas, Develop a
work time w/ PIC) is Your Ideal Learning Space? Brainstorming concept, Determine
Concept Design Scale,
Identify materials
Wed, 2/17 10-12 (plus 1 additional Model Building Thematic Design View model examples Goody BSA, PIC
hour or independent Model Building Start building models Clancy
work time w/ PIC)

Thurs, 10-12 (plus 1 additional Detailing Integrating Details Continue building and Finegold BSA, PIC
2/18 hour or independent into Design refining models
work time w/ PIC)
Fri, 2/19 10-12 (plus 1 additional Presentations & Reflections Review of Process & Review Process; Present HMFH BSA, PIC
hour or independent Presentations of Models; Reflect on
work time w/ PIC) Models Experience