https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-10 https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/bhm2025 monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/a6db8294-f971-4b24-86be-82b735dfb85c/Adrienne+Bennett.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - African Americans and Labor in Architecture - Adrienne Bennett: Master Plumber Adrienne Bennett's path of becoming the first African American female master plumber in the United States exemplifies tenacity and perseverance. Bennett was born in Chicago and raised in Detroit in the 1960s, where she initially studied metallurgical engineering at Lawrence Technological University. Her path shifted in 1976 when she attended a political event and met a recruiter from the Mechanical Contractors Association of Detroit, who piqued her interest in plumbing. Bennett advanced from apprentice to journeyman plumber, eventually getting her master plumber license. She was employed by the city of Detroit as a plumbing inspector and code enforcement officer due to her abilities. Bennett played a key part in Detroit's rehabilitation efforts in 2008 by founding Benkari LLC, a contracting firm that specializes in green building solutions. In addition to breaking down barriers, her efforts have made sure that many buildings now have safe and effective plumbing systems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/0e29aa0c-ed57-4a64-9fbd-118fff77ee9a/Alice+Parker.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - African Americans and Labor in Architecture - Alice Parker: Innovator of the Natural Gas Furnace Alice Parker's invention of a natural gas-powered furnace in 1919 marked a dramatic shift from the conventional wood-burning methods used for residential heating. Her plan included a central heating system that improved safety and energy efficiency by distributing warm air to each room via ducts. By laying the foundation for contemporary central heating systems, Parker's invention enhanced domestic architecture's comfort and standard of living. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/103fde44-a620-4b14-9cdb-f3567dc54ac6/BHM+2023.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - African Americans and Labor in Architecture Next Great Architects is a teaching studio that uses history to educate and inspire. The 2025 theme for Black History Month focused on African Americans and labor. Without laborers, architecture would remain the imagination of the architect. The laborers use their craft to bring the creativity of the architect to life. Throughout history, Black laborers, inventors, and builders have made significant contributions to defining the built environment. Their work has had a long-lasting influence on architecture, from inventing construction methods to transforming vital housing systems. Adrienne Bennett, Moses McKissack, Alice Parker, and John P. Thompson are the four Black pioneers we will be honoring this Black History Month. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/937158fb-8547-4637-8059-726cf36cf6f0/John+Thompson.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - African Americans and Labor in Architecture - John Thomson: Inventor of the Bricklaying Machine John P. Thomson's creation of a bricklaying machine had a significant effect on construction efficiency. Thomson's machine, which was patented in 1904, greatly accelerated construction projects and decreased worker intensity by mechanizing the brick-laying process. His invention influenced the way structures were constructed and opened the door for contemporary construction automation, which helped building processes advance. The image is the first figure in his patent application. To see the entire application click the image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/e37aa8de-04b4-4782-a22b-f659d500089a/Moses+McKissak.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - African Americans and Labor in Architecture - Moses McKissack III and McKissack & McKassack: Architectural Innovators Born in 1879, Moses McKissack III came from a family of builders that began with his grandpa, an Ashanti ancestor who became a master builder while enslaved in the United States. In Nashville, Tennessee, Moses opened his construction firm in 1905. In 1908, he received his first significant commission. The Carnegie Library at Fisk University was the nation's first significant structure built by an African American architect. McKissack & McKissack was founded in 1922 by Moses and his brother, Calvin Lunsford McKissack. The firm became one of the first African-American-owned architectural practices in the United States, as well as the first to be registered in Tennessee. Their portfolio consists of numerous facilities such as residences, schools, and churches, which have had a considerable impact on the region's architecture. Notably, they won the largest federal contract ever given to an African American company during World War II. A $5.8 million deal to design and construct the Tuskegee Airmen's airbase in Alabama. As a result of their history, McKissack & McKissack is still a well-known name in engineering, design, and construction. https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/mentoringmindset monthly 0.5 2025-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/1736562257498-R4WA1UFXERD8TUQU1QRC/Mentoring+Accountability.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/1736562291168-YSFFCLR74YGMX18MYJYK/Mentoring+Opportunity.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/1736561754925-5EKCR1TQHTRVYG55GV3P/Mentoring+Clarity.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/3028ce0f-92a8-43a8-8628-1dda5d9c3d26/Smartphone+in+the+hand+of+an+African-American+woman_Mentorship+Request.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship - Do you need help asking someone to be your mentor? Click HERE to get the FREE Mentor Request Checklist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/1736557312910-DW4TPYXT6LN7DFB9AHSV/three-young-architects-working-together-7KGJEWC.jpg NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship If you want to establish your career to be 5 times more likely to receive raises and secure a 20% increase in job security, then mentorship is the strategy for success. Those statistics are for both the mentor and the mentee. Sun Microsystems, a California technology company, conducted a study on the value of mentoring and the results reflected those benefits. It also revealed mentors are promoted slightly more than mentees, and mentees have a higher percentage of job security. In honor of National Mentoring Month, we are sharing 3 tips for establishing the most effective mentorship experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/1736563119767-45FBSCONZF96W81D19ML/Mentoring+Privilege.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/cf49c485-79e3-482b-8ffc-e2093a787080/Mentorship+Journal.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - The Mentorship Mindset: 3 Helpful Tips for Effective Mentorship - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/creativekids monthly 0.5 2023-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/92a19aba-ae1a-4637-81e3-004e465c5165/Summer+STEM+with+Architecture+%283%29.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Keeping Kids Creative with Architecture - Keeping Kids Creative at School Our most popular program is the Artistic STEM: Neighborhood Design Residency. The students each design and build a scale model of a house for a client of their choice. Most choose their family, pets or a celebrity they look up to. All the students put their houses together to form a neighborhood. If time permits, we add in community building and spaces like parks and grocery stores. On the final day, we have a neighborhood reveal where the students present their project to an audience of parents. The largest neighborhood we ever built through this program had 16 homes and 16 community spaces! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/bc0dc575-f62b-4ab2-aefd-078421fb24f2/Summer+STEM+with+Architecture+%282%29.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Keeping Kids Creative with Architecture Did you know that the third week in September is National Keep Kids Creative Week? It was founded by Artist Bruce Van Patter in 2003. He wanted to focus a week on removing distractions from kids being creative. And guess who provides those types of opportunities year-round? Next Great Architects. We are keeping kids creative with the Character Clubhouse Program at The Indianapolis Public Library this fall. During the school year, we keep kids creative with the Artistic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) after-school club at local schools in Indianapolis, IN. We kept kids creative over the summer with the Career Exploration Charrette for teens. A week just isn’t enough to focus on creativity! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/5f95e5cc-7ba0-40a9-a7a4-f7c0b3294600/1428-LIB_CharacterClubhouse_1080x1080-Instagram.jpg NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Keeping Kids Creative with Architecture - Keeping Kids Creative at the Library We have started our third tour of the Character Clubhouse Program at the Indianapolis Public Library! This program is created for school age children, but it’s so fun that parents dive in on design too. The children design a clubhouse for their favorite cartoon, super hero or storybook character through modelmaking. We start off reading the book, Jamila Pearl The Architect Girl, to ignite imagination. Then the children eagerly design and build a special place for their client. We’ve had clubhouses for a dinosaur, Miles Morales, Wonder Woman, Super Girl, Poison Ivy, and more. These workshops are free to children, and registering is easy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/6f1cca22-5298-4208-a77c-563415d101e5/BLOG+Banners.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Keeping Kids Creative with Architecture - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/c6fa7bc7-3e1c-4a8f-956c-5372f674187b/Summer+STEM+with+Architecture+%286%29.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Keeping Kids Creative with Architecture - Keeping Kids Creative We appreciate what Mr. Van Patter started in 2003. Since 2014, we have been keeping kids creative year-round. Check out our previous blog for more ways to keep your kid creative. It will be some of the best memories you can make. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/43174bec-e0c0-488e-ba36-13a363ab6bec/Summer+STEM+with+Architecture+%284%29.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Keeping Kids Creative with Architecture - Keeping Kids Creative over the Summer Our signature summer program for teens is the Career Exploration Charrette where middle and high school students explore their hobbies, desires or passions as careers through architecture. This year the charrette was hosted by OfficeWorks of Fishers, IN. They served our participants with amazing hospitality, a beautiful space for the students to create and the parents to co-work and an inspiring tour of their headquarters. The students were introduced to the Norwood Neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana. We discussed how entrepreneurship is a great way to invest in neighborhoods without pushing people out of their communities. The students imagined their selected careers and envisioned them as businesses to contribute to the Norwood Neighborhood. https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/summerstem monthly 0.5 2023-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/bca616d7-e0cd-4ecf-94cc-d9d09fb2b53b/Career+Exploration+Charrette.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Summer STEM/ STEAM with Architecture - STEM Summer Camp Our second annual Career Exploration Charrette for middle and high school students is now open for registration. OfficeWorks of Fishers, IN will host our program on July 10-14, 2023. If you are looking for a summer camp/program for your middle or high school student that incorporates their interests, creativity, and the possibility of entrepreneurship, then REGISTER NOW! The students will explore their hobbies and passions through the creative design of architecture. Each day from 1:00-3:00 pm EST, students engage in STEM that is directly connected to their interests. Last year we had students that were interested in sports, graphic design, writing, skateboarding, and baking, just to name a few. Parents of registered students will have access to the beautiful coworking space and complimentary WIFI of OfficeWorks during the charrette and on the final day will join their students for the showcase presentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/9434b000-f511-4372-b27e-b0100871d5a4/Summer+STEM+with+Architecture+%281%29.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Summer STEM/ STEAM with Architecture - STEM Portfolio We didn’t forget about our college students! The summer is the best time to build your portfolio and resume and refine the elements you learned during the school year. If you are looking for ways to build your portfolio and/or resume. Email info@nextgreatarchitects with the subject: Advanced Studio Inquiry, and share with us your inquiry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/f33ab8cc-5126-47ca-9644-67a10da57c72/Summer+STEM+with+Architecture.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Summer STEM/ STEAM with Architecture The school year is officially over! Students are happy and parents are searching for creative ways to engage their children in meaningful activities. This is the perfect opportunity to introduce students to architecture. Everyone is exposed to architecture, but not everyone is aware of the profession. This month we are sharing the best ways to introduce the creative, artistic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) of architecture to students of all ages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/093bb942-45ef-402f-b4c7-136d5b62bbec/After+School+STEM.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Summer STEM/ STEAM with Architecture - 5 Strategies for Navigating a Career in Architecture After School STEM https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/d6809538-8eef-4b1a-bd7d-820ab7b93fcf/5.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Summer STEM/ STEAM with Architecture - Family Fun STEM Sugar Shacks The most popular holiday activity is building gingerbread houses during Christmas. Sugar Shacks is a variation of that tradition that can be used year-round. To create sugar shacks all you need is graham crackers, marshmallow creme/fluff or icing, and all of your favorite candies and snacks. Use your creativity to build a house out of the treats and take pictures of the neighborhood you create. It can be messy, so make sure you use easy to wipe surfaces for construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/2c7f5d66-6cdb-4104-9f7b-991de9b50515/4.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Summer STEM/ STEAM with Architecture - At Home STEM Kit When the pandemic took over the world, Next Great Architects responded with the Virtual Learning Experience. We took our signature after-school residency, The Neighborhood Design, and developed the virtual Neighborhood Master Plan project. It is a self-paced project where the children will design a neighborhood while exploring urban planning and architecture. The project includes ten homes with different roof types and community spaces. https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/mentalhealth monthly 0.5 2023-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/55eb865f-ccab-4983-b52c-9100b52fd694/5.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture - 5 Strategies for Navigating a Career in Architecture 5 Strategies for Navigating a Career in Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/028457ba-3fa6-4e64-b7ff-8e8cc0ac11dd/1.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture It’s May! Flowers are blooming, the weather is warming up and it's also National Mental Health Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to reducing the stigma and sharing resources and tips. We are going to do the same by focusing on mental health in architecture. Mental health is extremely important and impacts how a person thinks, feels, interacts, and navigates life. The profession of architecture has a significant impact on the mental health of those who are pursuing and practicing within the industry. Unfortunately, mental health challenges in the field of architecture are rarely discussed, because the culture is typically a fast-paced competition that passively dismisses self-care. Many have felt guilty about taking time for themselves because they believe they will be seen as someone who isn’t dedicated. This can make it difficult for architects and designers to openly discuss their mental health. Another unfortunate reality is that the culture of working long days into the night, and begins during the pursuit of architecture during architecture school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/f5a33c59-bd83-4a54-9ab2-521dc7104e55/3.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture - Mental Health in the Pursuit of Architecture Architecture school is a rigorous journey that teaches students how to think creatively to solve spatial problems. It is also an intense transition from high school into post-secondary education. Students are endowed with an enormous amount of responsibility only a few months after completing the twelfth grade. The first year of architecture school can present itself as an internal competition amongst all the other students that can add to the impact of mental health. There are external challenges like tuition, books, supplies, and philosophical challenges such as belonging and safety. The pressures are so high, that some students decide to leave their desire of pursuing architecture and establish a new path in an adjacent or unrelated degree program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/81f31fc4-5fcd-4788-bd83-28d5c7447d4a/7.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture - Promoting Mental Well-being in Architecture There are many firms that are implementing mental health strategies because taking care of the people who work for the firm will benefit the business. If your employer provides an Employee Assistance Program for therapy sessions, take advantage of those resources if you need to seek a professional for mental health. It is confidential and prevents you from suffering in silence. You can also request human resources to provide mental health workshops or lunch-and-learns to start the conversations and remove the stigma of mental health. Prioritize your self-care by establishing boundaries to prevent burnout and enhance your productivity. The path to nurturing mental health in architecture requires a collective effort from individuals, educational institutions, firm leadership, and professional organizations. By shedding light on the challenges and promoting open dialogue, we can work together to create a profession that designs for and WITH consideration for the well-being of others. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/dbe49a76-d272-401e-8fa0-28be38a04782/architecture+internship.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture - Mental Health in the Practice of Architecture When a new graduate enters the practice of architecture, they may have the same awakening they experienced at the start of architecture school. There is the pressure to secure an internship, and once you land a position, you realize you are not doing anything close to what you thought you would be doing. You made sure your portfolio was perfect only to discover that as an intern some of your time is spent working on door and frame elevations, answering phones, and refilling the plotter and printer with ink and paper. That can be frustrating. The young professional that has worked for a few years, and has been promoted to the Building Information Modeling (BIM) Coordinator, may feel a little burned out because they are still not designing buildings the way they thought they would in college. They are also studying tirelessly to complete each division of the Architecture Registration Exam, and a failed test can be devastating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/3e265264-de61-407c-8d2b-d635a0826ce7/5.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture - Prioritizing Mental Health in Architecture School Students have to take care of themselves, and that could include diet and exercise as well as hobbies and social interaction. Self-care is not a blanket approach, and students will have to determine the best strategies for their mental health. If there are counseling services available at the school, students should take advantage of those services. Another strategy that could help protect mental health is to utilize time management skills to prioritize tasks and organize them into manageable items. Architecture school is much different from high school, and the level of responsibility can a lot to adjust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/435b9a42-faa5-4d57-b208-7e75660af777/4.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Mental Health in Architecture - Make it stand out 5 Strategies for Navigating Architecture School https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/internships monthly 0.5 2023-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/52353a1e-d053-455f-91c8-9eacccb1deb4/5+tips.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture - What is the cheat code for the AXP? Identify your AXP Supervisor ASAP Be proactive with documenting your hours to avoid the overwhelming consequence of procrastination. Record AXP hours with your timesheet Stacking the habits of AXP and timesheets promote organization and reduces stress. Don’t try to be perfect. Ask questions if you are unsure and know that you aren’t supposed to know everything as an intern. Be professional, prompt, and precise Follow the code of ethics/conduct, don’t procrastinate, and be careful about detail. Be patient People’s lives depend on the work of architects, do not rush the internship process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/5ae869b8-e24d-405e-b3c1-3d9adcfbffdf/23.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture - What can I do if I am interested in architecture but I am still in high school? Get involved with Next Great Architects. Join school programs like ACE Mentors and MEPI. Take classes that will help you build a portfolio. BE CREATIVE GET INVOLVED WITH NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/3ab49ab5-176d-48bb-ad47-c9bd8b2f93a0/Untitled+design.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture - Make it stand out 4 Steps to Finding an Architectural Internship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/5cc2115b-6c45-4802-afef-bf06e0d5149a/22.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture - What if I don’t get an architectural internship? There are other ways you can get opportunities to document hours towards the AXP. Interns can earn up to 320 hours volunteering for an NCARB-approved Community-Based Design Center/ Collaborative, up to 320 hours competing in a design competition, and up to 320 hours of volunteer/employee construction work. For more ways to earn AXP hours visit NCARB Setting O. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/14598ebd-9ffd-4964-99c2-949b070d30a9/National+Internship+Awareness+Month+2023.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture In April we are celebrating National Internship Awareness Month. This is the time when students are seeking summer internships in their preferred field of study. Those students who want to pursue architecture will participate in an internship known as the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) which is developed by NCARB, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. NCARB is a national non-profit organization that governs architectural licensing in the United States. The organization creates the exams for registration, verifies the AXP documentation, and certifies architects to assist in the reciprocity of other states. NCARB is a very important organization for architects. Each state may have more restrictive qualifications than NCARB, and you can find out what your state requires by visiting www.ncarb.org. Students can start documenting the 3,740 required hours needed to complete the AXP as soon as they have graduated from high school or the equivalent. The key is to start an NCARB record to officially document the hours of experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/dbe49a76-d272-401e-8fa0-28be38a04782/architecture+internship.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture - What should you expect in starting an architectural internship? The first question most people have is how much should I expect to be paid. According to the US Department of Labor, the minimum wage varies from $8.50 - $16.50 per hour depending on the state. According to the 2021 AIA Salary Calculator, an intern with a professional degree and 0-3 years of experience can expect between $50,000 - $58,000 salary. Depending on the size and type of firm the tasks could range from administrative and marketing to drawing details and assisting on-site visits. It may take a little time before you are able to design but seize every moment as an opportunity to learn hands-on about the business of architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/ca7ab853-c9ab-4efd-9749-cf072a341dbb/start+ncarb.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Internships in Architecture - How do you start an NCARB Record? Go to the NCARB website at www.ncarb.org Click the blue login button at the top right corner of the screen. Select the Establish Record button. Complete the new account information which includes: Name Email Username Password Check the Robot Verification. Click the blue submit button at the bottom of the page. On your My NCARB dashboard/homepage, select the add button next to NCARB Record. https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/internationalwomensday monthly 0.5 2023-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/cdfa661f-17a3-4d83-bbe6-284f3eee6096/tashema+blog.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - International Women’s Day - Who is the illustrator? Tashema Nicole Davis is an artist who Kionna Louise met during college at Ball State University. Tashema graduated with an Interior Design degree and realized her passion for art so she went back to Ball State and received a Master in Arts Degree. Tashema is now the owner of Echo Gallery, an art studio in Marion, Indiana. “The ultimate purpose for my art is to be an expression of all things beautiful and meaningful in my life. I believe art transcends the typical and doesn’t always dwell in the realm of just color, line, and form. Art is also composed of higher thought, in the divine commission to help others become better, and to spread peace. I pray that I can help everyone who comes across my work to express themselves, become better, and to love more.” Tashema’s art brought the story to life in a beautiful way that children can experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/2977dab1-5004-42a7-92a1-a68007b773a6/Women+History+Month+img.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - International Women’s Day Today is International Women’s Day, and the month of March is dedicated to Women’s History. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” Next Great Architects is a teaching studio that uses history to educate and inspire, and our founder, Kionna Louise, is a story-telling woman. In 2018, Kionna Louise wrote the first book published by Next Great Architects entitled Jamila Pearl - The Architect Girl. It was illustrated by Tashema Davis and created to be another way to introduce children to architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/a0a3050c-ee9a-49c8-a651-db0fda40d58f/Landscape+soft+cover+book+10x8+in+the+hands+of+a+woman_JPAG+Cover+Mockup.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - International Women’s Day - 5 Reasons Jamila Pearl - The Architect Girl is a Special Children’s Book Jamila Pearl - The Architect Girl isn’t just another children’s book. There are five reasons why it should be in every child’s library. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/f534e8b0-117a-444c-b748-cca9dcf1d22b/jpag+reading.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - International Women’s Day - Where can you buy the book? You can purchase a copy by clicking the Children’s Book tab on this page. If you would like to have Jamila Pearl - The Architect Girl in your library or bookstore, contact us for distribution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/f26108a6-89ee-4e01-a479-eb623464d252/JPAG.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - International Women’s Day - Who is Jamila Pearl - The Architect Girl? The book is about a very creative six-year-old girl who wants to be an architect when she grows up. She enjoys using her imagination to design things. The book is the beginning of a series that follows a six-year-old architect and allows the reader to experience architecture through the eyes of an elementary school student. So far, the book has given Next Great Architects a further reach than our afterschool programming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/650e11bc-75f5-4e25-aacd-67b4b2e00cc4/blog+kionna.png NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - International Women’s Day - What inspired the story? Kionna Louise decided to write this book, which is based on her childhood and daughter, as a way to extend the reach of Next Great Architects. “I fell in love with architecture because it gave me the power to impact people through the spaces I create. When I think back to the first space I designed, I get a little emotional because I did not realize what I was doing at the time. I was just a little girl playing. I used my imagination and created a home for my Barbies on a bookshelf and I saw my home as their world. The kitchen was a restaurant, the living room was a movie theater, and the bathroom was a spa. That same creativity is now used to make life easier and more enjoyable for others.” Kionna told the story through words, but Tashema Davis told the story through illustrations. https://nextgreatarchitects.com/blog/blackhistory monthly 0.5 2023-03-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/d5aabd71-b304-4874-9626-2ef4fa71a5ad/Beverly_Greene_600_dpi.jpg NEXT GREAT ARCHITECTS BLOG - Black History in Architecture - Beverly Loraine Greene Beverly Loraine Greene resisted the male domination of architecture and became the first black woman-accredited/licensed architect. 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My name is Kionna Louise Walker. I am the founder of Next Great Architects and a mother to six beautiful children. I was born in Heidelberg, Germany, and moved to the United States when I was in the fourth grade. I grew up in E. St. Louis, IL, and graduated from high school in Belleville, IL. I knew I wanted to be an architect in the eighth grade. I love art and math, and architecture is a beautiful combination of the two subjects. When it came time to go to college, my mom would not let me go further than the neighboring states of Illinois. It was a great compromise since Ball State University was ranked 5th in the nation for top architecture schools at the time. College was tough but with the passion I have, nothing could stop me from reaching my goal. I graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture and eventually received a Master of Architecture from the Boston Architectural College. I gained a lot of experience in architecture through employment at architectural firms, but I realized if I wanted to make a mark in architecture, I would have to blaze my own trail. I founded Next Great Architects in 2014. I became the person I needed when I was pursuing architecture. I wrote Jamila Pearl The Architect Girl as an extension of Next Great Architects with the mission of introducing more children to the profession of architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f6e675dadb24771eb416d7b/1615860493510-5ZKT7KPP5ISBKAS3GAZR/tashema.png The Architect Girl - MEET THE ILLUSTRATOR I am Tashema Nicole Davis, owner of Expressive Expressions by T. Nicole. I am, first of all, a follower of Jesus Christ, an artist, an art teacher, wife, and proud mother to two beautiful girls. I enjoy creating arts of all kinds, but my favorite is creating portraits. My love of drawing portraits started long before I can actually remember. 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