studioWRNS provides Black and Brown high school students an afterschool course, bringing exposure and awareness to Architecture & Design professions, introducing the design process and illustrating how Architects can impact our communities. During these courses, we engage with students, fostering curiosity, igniting interest, and cultivating the ability to think critically about the built environm
ent. Through discussions, workshops, field trips and walking tours, we will help increase awareness about the impacts of the built environment, inspiring new ideas and creativity. We will challenge students to identify how design promotes inclusivity versus exclusivity—how it impacts the ways in which we learn, work, play, and take part in community—inspiring them to advocate for design that supports equity, inclusion, wellness, and environmental stewardship. Our goal is for students to leave this course excited about a future in architecture, emboldened with an understanding of the positive impact they might have on other people and communities — strengthening a pipeline to increase the Black and Brown representation within the architectural profession. studioWRNS is offered by WRNS Studio
