Re: Service Learning: HS Architectural Drawing

Ms. Leshnower:

This is a response to your message (below)

As colleges of architecture throughout the country facilitate student 
projects similar to what you describe, I would suggest that you consult 
with architecture faculty in your state on how these projects are 
done.  Please note that state regulations, licensure requirements, and 
local codes dictate that official blueprints and other related documents be 
prepared and submitted by certified professionals.  Student projects can 
usually only be considered "advisory" to the client, thus giving the client 
"ballpark" ideas in terms of needs and project cost estimates.

Robert E. Burns, Ph.D., Executive Director
Iowa Campus Compact
125 Howard Hall
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa  50311
515.271.2180
robert.burns@drake.edu

At 03:18 PM 2/21/2002 -0500, Jennifer Leshnower wrote:
>Dear Service Learning Colleagues,
>
>Our high school offers an architectural drawing course.  The teacher would
>like to link the course material with a service oriented project.  If you
>have come across successful service learning initiatives that are
>inclusive of architectural drawing and non-profit partnerships, we would
>greatly appreciate it.  The current idea is to partner with a non-profit
>to become a potential client with specifications for a day care / training
>space.  The students would draw the designs and make a formal presentation
>with a panel, including the non-profit as the client, who would then
>select the blue print that best meets their agency's needs.  An additional
>piece would be to make a visit to the non-profit agency to see their
>current space and study current blue prints.
>
>Additional and different suggestions are appreciated.
>
>Jennifer Leshnower
>Service Learning Director
>Pace Academy
>Atlanta, GA 30327
>
>jleshnower@paceacademy.org