Reviving the building arts
I would love to see more architects trained in the building arts. How many students finish school without understanding how to draw a wall section? Definitely a small minority. The disconnect between design and practical experience has had significant downstream implications. I think our deterioration in design quality began when architecture students stopped receiving practical training in fundamental construction technique.
I’ve followed the development of the American College of the Building Arts for several years now, and watched as it’s grown from a nascent concept, to the exciting college it is today. If ever there were an educational entity our industry should support, it is this one.
The American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) is dedicated to educating the next generation of building artisans and to preserving the building arts in a manner never before seen in America. Under the direction of our experienced faculty, students will have the opportunity to learn the skills needed to excel in their chosen field, as well as receive a quality education. This combination of education, training, and access to highly experienced faculty is available nowhere else in the United States.
The American College of the Building Arts offers a big step toward ressurecting artistry in our profession. If you have an interest in supporting that mission, I encourage you to reach out to the College.