January | Boot Camp (Attendance Required)
Introduction: Overview of the course and fellow scholars. Outlining the
Importance of leadership within the profession.
March | Session #1: Leading Together
The basics of leadership: Understanding one’s personal leadership skills
and how they relate to others
April | Session #2: The Art of Negotiation
Ethics + Law: from contracts and codes to professional ethics
May | Session #3: Tackling Climate Change
Sustainability + resilience in design
June | Session #4: Professional Practice & the One Day MBA
Architects must be proficient in a variety of business practices to contribute
to, manage, or launch a successful firm.
July | Session #5: Integrated Practice
Critical issues in integrated architectural practice from collaborative
design, construction to life-cycle management of buildings
August | Session #6: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Moving justice and equity decisively from aspiration to action
September | Session #7: Understanding Economic & Industry Trends
Industry game changers
October | Session #8: Community Engagement (Attendance Required)
Understanding the needs of the community and the social responsibility
of architects as public servants