Kids Draw Architecture is an educational program created in 1988 by the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara as a way to both connect architects with children and their parents. And, for children to acquire an appreciation for architecture and the built environment.
Generally, students are divided into small groups led by an architect who guides an exercise on the significance of sketching. AIA Components across California host unique approaches under this general theme. Since 2017, AIA Chapters have hosted over 30 events in their local communities.
Drawing, and art in general, affects how the brain thinks—and sees the world. Sketching allows one to focus and see things previously unnoticed in the built environment. The result is a better appreciation of the various aspects of architecture: functionality, artistry, and the importance of design.
