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IAF 101

1What 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.

2Fulfillment of the MissionThe Foundation strives to achieve its mission through three initiatives:Public AwarenessYouth EducationCommunity Design3Public AwarenessIn the past, the Foundation has

Sponsored architecturally-related shows on Iowa Public TelevisionUnderwritten The Planning of Iowa conference seriesCo-sponsored video project about Bengt von RosenHosted public lectures

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Architecture @ Hand Walking ToursFOR ADULTSNearly 800 residents and visitors have learned about downtown Des Moines architectural heritage since the program started in 2002.

5Started in 2009 as lunch-time event to promote walking toursHeld every April to celebrate Iowa Architecture MonthAttendance has doubled2011 theme: Sacred SpacesPrevious topics included 100 Years of Iowa Architecture and Green 101: What is Green Architecture?

Architecture Month Lecture Series

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Architecture Course for AdultsIN PARTNERSHIP WITH DSM COMMUNITY EDUCATIONNew in 20113-part course:LectureWalking tourExploration sessions

7Future Public Awareness ProgramsBicycle-based tour of downtown for Bike Iowa MonthWalking tours in May for attendees of the National Main Streets ConferenceDead Architects Society a film series on past architects and their work

8Youth EducationIn the past, the Foundation has

Provided curriculum guides and professional development workshops for educatorsOffered career seminars and job shadowingPartnered with the Des Moines Art Center in sponsoring Ideal ObjectConducted book drives

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

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Architecture @ Hand Walking ToursFOR SCHOOL GROUPSDuring 2009 and 2010, nearly 500 elementary school students were challenged during their one-hour tour to find eight different architectural elements.

10Launched in 2009 as statewide contestOpen to Iowa students in grades K-6Children explore architecture in their community by drawing their favorite public building2009 249 entries from 42 communities2010 465 entries from 67 communitiesMarketing partnership with the Iowa Museum Association for 2011 contest

ABC Drawing Contest112010 ABC Contest Winners

122009 and 2010 winners will be featured in a limited-edition calendar to be produced this year and sold to generate funds for the Foundation.

Top Row: K-3 Winners 1st through 3rd place from left to rightBottom Row: 4-6 grade Winners 1st through 3rd place from left to rightPDF-based presentationIdeal for grades 4 6Cross-disciplinaryCondensed version presented at State Historical MuseumSupplemental modulesReached 1,186 students in 2 years

ArKIDtec-Sure!13This program is provided free of charge to teachers upon request.

It is cross-disciplinary in that is can be used not only by arts educators but for those teaching history and social studies.

Supplemental Modules:Architecture in the Lifetime of George Washington Carver (interactive activity learning parts of Victorian home)Telling the Story of Iowa through Architecture (interactive activity space differences between sod houses, log homes, and modern housing)Civil War Architecture (for 2011 to coincide with Annie Wittenmyer program for Civil War Sesquicentennial)ArKIDtec-Sure! Supplemental Modules

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Unveiled at 2010 ArtFest Midwest.Provides an interactive activity where children can build a 3-D model of an Iowa landmark.American Gothic HouseBarnCovered BridgeSchoolhouseLittle Brown ChurchJewel Box Bank

BUILD (Building Understanding of Iowa Landmarks through Discovery)16Landmarks featured in 2010 were American Gothic House, a barn, a covered bridge, a one-room schoolhouse, the Little Brown Church, and the Jewel Box Bank.

BUILD (Building Understanding of Iowa Landmarks through Discovery)17Launched in 2011Open to Iowa students in grades 7-12Students explore architecture in their community through photographyPrize sponsors:Des Moines Camera ClubMain Street Studio

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Community DesignThe 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.19Volunteer OpportunitiesHow emerging professionals and registered architects can get involved:Serve in a leadership position (Board or committee level)Help promote Foundation programs in your communityServe as a lecturer during Iowa Architecture MonthPresent ArKIDtec-Sure! at your local school or history museumLead walking tours for students or adultsBe a team member or leader on a CDP charretteVolunteer for a shift during ArtsFest Midwest

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Why volunteer?IDP CreditInterns 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.

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Why volunteer? AIA/CES CreditWalking 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.22Why volunteer? Maintain Iowa licensureThe 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 publics understanding of the practice of architecture. 23For 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.

24Why should I support the Foundation?

Todays children are tomorrowsstewards of the builtenvironment.

25For More Informationwww.iowaarchfoundation.org

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