October 31 - November 2, 2021 at Fallingwater

During this two night one and half-day workshop, professional architects and designers will explore Fallingwater, and discuss design of learning environments, with programing and meals to reside on site at High Meadow with discovery and observation, group exercises, technical explorations and in-depth discussions. The experience provides participants with a unique understanding of Fallingwater and an opportunity to contemplate the impact of applied built environment research can have on improving learning for all students, faculty, and communities. This event builds on the findings of the Dialogues Workshops of Fall 2019 and 2020

This secluded meeting site is surrounded by an amazing view of the Bear Run Nature Reserve – the 5,100-acre natural area that is home to Fallingwater. Its rural setting in both form and function, and provides students of all ages the opportunity to be inspired by space that exists in harmony with its setting

Additional accommodations:  May be booked at a nearby hotel and a wonderful private house . This is a casual attire and natural learning environment, where daily activities can inspire great things!  All meals are provided.

Sponsored by:
The American Institute of Architect Committee on Architecture for Education
(AIA-CAE), Learning By Design Magazine, Shaw Contract, and VS America.

Registration Open to Invited Participants and Speakers. 
Full participants may earn up to 6 hrs. of AIA HSW CE credit. 

AGENDA AT A GLANCE