IAF 101

What is the Iowa Architectural Foundation?

Founded in 1989 as the only charitable organization to promote awareness and appreciation of architecture and design.

Receives financial support from grants, donations, and fundraising events and projects.

Is not affiliated with nor receives financial support from AIA National or AIA Iowa.

Fulfillment of the Mission

The Foundation strives to achieve its mission through three initiatives: Public Awareness

Youth Education

Community Design

Public Awareness

In the past, the Foundation has

Sponsored architecturally-related shows on Iowa Public Television

Underwritten “The Planning of Iowa” conference series

Co-sponsored video project about Bengt von Rosen

Hosted public lectures

Architecture @ Hand Walking Tours

FOR ADULTS Nearly 800 residents and

visitors have learned about downtown Des Moines’ architectural heritage since the program started in 2002.

Started in 2009 as lunch-time event to promote walking tours

Held every April to celebrate Iowa Architecture Month

Attendance has doubled 2011 theme: Sacred Spaces Previous topics included 100 Years

of Iowa Architecture and Green 101: What is Green Architecture?

Architecture Month Lecture Series

Architecture Course for Adults

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DSM COMMUNITY EDUCATION New in 2011 3-part course:

LectureWalking tourExploration sessions

Future Public Awareness Programs

Bicycle-based tour of downtown for Bike Iowa Month

Walking tours in May for attendees of the National Main Streets Conference

Dead Architects Society – a film series on past architects and their work

Youth Education

In the past, the Foundation has

Provided curriculum guides and professional development workshops for educators

Offered career seminars and job shadowing

Partnered with the Des Moines Art Center in sponsoring “Ideal Object”

Conducted book drives

But now the Foundation has developed programs to directly reach students……….

Architecture @ Hand Walking Tours

FOR SCHOOL GROUPS During 2009 and 2010, nearly

500 elementary school students were challenged during their one-hour tour to find eight different architectural elements.

Launched in 2009 as statewide contest Open to Iowa students in grades K-6 Children explore architecture in their

community by drawing their favorite public building

2009 – 249 entries from 42 communities 2010 – 465 entries from 67 communities Marketing partnership with the Iowa

Museum Association for 2011 contest

ABC Drawing Contest

2010 ABC Contest Winners

PDF-based presentation Ideal for grades 4 – 6 Cross-disciplinary Condensed version

presented at State Historical Museum

Supplemental modules Reached 1,186 students in

2 years

ArKIDtec-Sure!

ArKIDtec-Sure! Supplemental Modules

ArKIDtec-Sure! Supplemental Modules

Unveiled at 2010 ArtFest Midwest.

Provides an interactive activity where children can build a 3-D model of an Iowa landmark.

American Gothic House Barn Covered Bridge Schoolhouse Little Brown Church Jewel Box Bank

BUILD (Building Understanding of Iowa Landmarks through Discovery)

BUILD (Building Understanding of Iowa Landmarks through Discovery)

Launched in 2011 Open to Iowa students in grades 7-12 Students explore architecture in their

community through photography Prize sponsors:

Des Moines Camera ClubMain Street Studio

Snapshot Iowa

Community Design

The Community Design Program helps rural communities by providing a transparent decision-making process that brings organizations, elected officials, and concerned citizens together with professional designers to visualize solutions for community betterment.

Volunteer Opportunities

How emerging professionals and registered architects can get involved:

Serve in a leadership position (Board or committee level)

Help promote Foundation programs in your community

Serve as a lecturer during Iowa Architecture Month

Present ArKIDtec-Sure! at your local school or history museum

Lead walking tours for students or adults

Be a team member or leader on a CDP charrette

Volunteer for a shift during ArtsFest Midwest

Why volunteer? IDP Credit

Interns can self-report their involvement with Foundation programs towards the 80 training hours required for Professional and Community Service.

IAF provides written verification to the intern.

Why volunteer? AIA/CES Credit

Walking tours: Self-report time spent on preparation or delivery of material as a tour guide, but not both.

CDP: Self-report time during the charrette towards Research up to a 50-hour maximum. Does not count towards HSW. Participation in a CDP charrette would earn enough units

to fulfill the annual 18-unit requirement.

Team leaders can self-report time spent during a CDP site visit towards Research.

Why volunteer? Maintain Iowa licensure

The Iowa Architectural Examining Board requires registrants to participate in continuing education as a condition for license renewal.

With a 2-year period, 24 contact hours must be acquired. Eight hours must be from “individually planned educational activities.”

Volunteering for Foundation programs qualifies as “individually planned educational activities” as the programs allow the registrant to “advance the public’s understanding of the practice of architecture.”

For Firm Principals: Teaching awareness of the built

environment now will create a generation of future clients.

Aware citizens will expand your potential client base.

Your employees can earn IDP and or AIA/CES hours.

Future clients are impressed and attracted to your firm due to your corporate philanthropy.

Tax deductibility of your corporate donation.

Why should I support the Foundation?

For Emerging Professionals and/or Registered Architects: Opportunity to share your

expertise and passion for design with your community.

With an enlightened public, your work will be appreciated and not taken for granted.

Earn IDP and/or continuing education hours by volunteering.

Tax deductibility of your individual cash donation.

Why should I support the Foundation?

Today’s children are tomorrow’sstewards of

the builtenvironment.

For More Information

www.iowaarchfoundation.org