Editor’s note: Championing Excellence: Education Inspired

As we look towards our YAF 2023 Priority areas, Educate for Impact is our focus area for this edition. Architects and practitioners have a critical role to play in the mentorship and development of the next generation. By building an interwoven support network of architects, designers, and industry professionals, compounding on the experiences of one another, we can collectively bring an elevated experience for all in the business of architecture and empower our multi-generational workplaces. By fostering human connection and development for all, we ensure the advancements of technology, skills, and the built environment are utilized for the betterment of society.

In this issue, education is highlighted at all levels. With experts from across the world, educational initiatives will be explored in various lenses, from K-12 outreach programming, university partnerships, professional development opportunities, and diverse pathways to fellowship. Educational programs are being used to meet the current and future needs of our professionals.

Through education, we pass on invaluable knowledge at multidirectional scales. As we advance together, we contribute to a shared sense of community, collaboration, and innovation. We encourage you to delve deep into our stories and become inspired to ask the questions and lead programs of your own, leaning on our contributors and resources as guides.

Editorial committee call

Q4 2023: Call for submissions on the topic Equity and Belonging

Our editorial committee welcomes the submission of articles, projects, photography, and other design content. Submitted content is subject to editorial review and selected for publication in e-magazine format based on relevance to the theme of a particular issue.

2024 Editorial Committee: Call for volunteers, contributing writers, interviewers and design critics. Connection’s editorial committee is currently seeking architects interested in building their writing portfolio by working with our editorial team to pursue targeted article topics and interviews that will be shared amongst Connection’s largely circulated e-magazine format. Responsibilities include contributing one or more articles per publication cycle (3–4 per year).

If you are interested in building your resume and contributing to Connection please contact the editor in chief at: gbermea@vlkarchitects.com.