Architecture is the study and practice of designing the buildings, communities, structures, and other elements that shape the built environment. It brings together and balances artistic sensibility and scientific methodology. The term “architecture” may also refer to the constructed elements of an environment. Architecture is all around us, and architects have a big impact on our lives!

An architect is a person who designs buildings and other structures, and prepares the drawings and instructions about how to build them, known as construction documents. In the United States, most buildings larger than a house or barn require the services of an architect. Architects usually work for clients who hire them to do their work, but they also make sure to design buildings that are safe for every person who uses the building. Because of this, architects must have a license to practice architecture issued by the state or territory in which they plan to work. Only people who have a license may call themselves architects. To become an architect, you must earn a degree in architecture, gain experience by working for a licensed architect, and pass a national exam known as the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®).

The Basics – Become an Architect
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AIA K-12 Pathway Initiatives
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. Explore K-12 student resources, opportunities, programs, and activities designed to inspire, nourish, and connect architecture’s next generation.
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AIA K-12 Initiatives: Architecture Resources for Students & Parents
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AIA K-12 Initiatives: Architecture Resources for Educators
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Ball State University Architecture + Planning Camp
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ACE Mentor Program
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AIA Indiana High School Design Competition
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Indiana Schools of Architecture

Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning College of Architecture and Planning | Ball State University (bsu.edu)
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University of Notre Dame School of Architecture
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J. Irwin Miller Architecture Program at Indiana University
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