Chicago Architecture Center hosted a fun-filled and inspiring Girls Build! Day this past weekend. It was an electric event filled with young people, their families/caregivers, and more than a dozen partner organizations each offering a unique activity. There were also custom walking tours with CAC Education Guides and Docents, focused on the historical impact of women in architecture and the built environment. We were honored to have The American Institute of Architects (AIA) president Kimberly Dowdell deliver the keynote. Kimberly talked about growing up in Detroit and how she would dream about revitalizing downtown's decaying buildings—what inspired her to be an architect. She also emphasized the importance of mentors and how those relationships led her to seek leadership roles in the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and AIA. Her advice to all the young people in attendance: employ the '4 Cs' in life and career: curiosity, creativity, courage, and consistency. CAC offers a variety of Girls Build! programs throughout the year. To be the first to know when new programs are added, sign up for our email list! https://lnkd.in/gWFyehNf #STEAM #STEM #GirlsBuild! #DesignEducation 📸: Nick Robins
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