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Your world is full of design challenges.

If you're a teen, this is the place to connect with other high school students learning about architecture, share your design solutions, and discover amazing green schools. Learn more

Educators, architects, designers.

Teaching Career and Tech Ed, STEM, or project-based learning? Empower your students to think critically and creatively, collaborate, and communicate. Architect or designer? Be a mentor and give feedback on student design projects. Learn more

2013 National High School Competition

Round 1 judging has begun! We have temporarily locked the accounts of all competition students while the jury evaluates all eligible projects. On May 28 we'll announce the Top 10 national finalists. Check back then for jury comments/feedback on your design project. Good luck! Competition details
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The Design Process

Architects and engineers use the design process to solve problems and figure out new solutions.  Learn more

Math + Science Connections

Wondering what your math and science classes have to do with architecture? Learn more

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The Chicago Architecture Foundation is dedicated to educating the public about architecture and cities.  We offer free hands-on workshops for teens, plus resources and field trips for K-12 teachers and students.  If you're in Chicago, take a tour and visit our city model. Learn more

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DiscoverDesign.org was produced by the Chicago Architecture Foundation