Toggle navigation Program Details Level: High School Grades: Enrolled in 9-12 Length: 9 days Get Info Enroll Now Program Highlights Dates & Locations Hands-On Simulations Visit Iconic Buildings Guest Speakers Trips & Tours Leadership Training Tuition Design the great buildings of the future at the NSLC on Architecture. At the NSLC on Architecture, live the life of an architect as you take a building project from idea to reality. From hand-drawing, CAD, and model-making, to structural analysis, selecting building materials, and employing cutting-edge technology, you and your peers will make the big decisions that go into designing buildings. Working closely with the faculty at leading architecture schools you will gain insight into the careers available within architecture and the challenges and opportunities facing architects today. Program HighlightsHands-on DesignDesign buildings, select materials, and analyze environmental impact, as you use hand-drawing, CAD, and model-making in the hands-on design simulation.Visit Iconic BuildingsGet up close and personal with the major sights and best examples of architectural styles.Guest SpeakersMeet with leading architects, engineers, and art historians as they discuss topics such as architectural design, modern architecture, the history of structures, and architectural technology. Dates & LocationsAmerican UniversityWashington, DC Sample Schedule Trips & Tours Explore LocationJune 23 - July 1 July 5 - July 13Northwestern UniversityResidential programs at Northwestern for minors will not be occurring this summer. Therefore, all NSLC programs in Chicago for the summer of 2021 have been cancelled. Hands-On Simulations At the NSLC you will learn the skills of professional architects as you participate in a variety of hands-on workshops and design projects. Topics include: Create designs using hand-drawing and CAD and bring them to life in a model-making workshop Test the limits of structural engineering and design Experiment with innovative materials Visit Iconic BuildingsWhile in D.C., you will visit some of the nation’s most iconic buildings and learn about the architectural styles and techniques that influenced their designs. Examples include: Washington National Cathedral Library of Congress National Archives Building National Museum of the American Indian Eisenhower Executive Office Building Union Station Exclusive Guest SpeakersWhile at the NSLC, you will meet with and learn from professional architects, structural engineers and designers as you discover the opportunities awaiting you in the architecture field. Examples of past guest speakers include: Mr. Carlos J. CardosoPartner, Director of Construction Administration, Beyer Blinder BelleMs. Erica Hartmann Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern UniversityMs. Jeanne Marie GathPrincipal, Pfeiffer Partners ArchitectsView More Guest SpeakersMr. Mark RegulinskiPartner, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, LLPMr. John R. SorrentiPresident, JRS Architect, PCMr. Mark HartmannArchitect, Harley Ellis DevereauxDr. Karen ChouClinical Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern UniversityMs. Paola Gomez-PineiroArchitect, GREC ArchitectsDr. David CorrAssociate Clinical Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Northwestern UniversityMr. Chip Von WeisePrincipal and Founder, Von Weise AssociatesMr. Juan Gabriel MorenoPrincipal, JGMA Architects Mr. Adam RubinDirector of Interpretation, Chicago Architecture Center Behind-the-Scenes ToursAn important part of the NSLC summer high school architecture program is seeing the sites around one of the world’s greatest architectural cities. These trips are designed as both sightseeing tours and exclusive educational trips specifically tailored to the area of architecture. These trips may include: American UniversityThe School of Architecture and Planning at The Catholic University of America | Active Construction Site Tour | Architectural Firm Visit | National Building Museum | ARTECHOUSE | D.C. Design Tour | D.C. Architectural Tour | Capitol Hill & The Smithsonian | Historic D.C. Monuments at NightNorthwestern UniversityGensler Architecture Firm | Turner Construction Active Construction Tour | Von Weise Associates | Chicago River Architectural Boat Tour | Navy Pier | Millennium Park | Magnificent Mile Leadership TrainingAt the heart of each of our youth leadership programs is a curriculum designed to build concrete leadership skills that will help you succeed. Interactive lectures and small-group workshops will give you an opportunity to build upon your strengths and minimize your weaknesses. Leadership topics tailored to the Architecture program include: Personality Styles and Group Dynamics Conflict Resolution Negotiation Public Speaking Intrapersonal Communication Tuition Program tuition includes housing, all on-campus meals, course materials, academic expenses, and activities. Tuition also includes chartered, air-conditioned motor coaches for off-campus briefings and tours. Note: Students are responsible for the cost of travel to and from the program as well as individual spending money for souvenirs, laundry, and a few off-campus meals during fields trips and tours. Click here to view our cancellation and refund policy. Location Tuition Chicago and D.C. $3,395
