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What ARCHITECTURE SchooL won't teach you
the world's PREMIER, most accessible course about traditional urban design & architecture
Join the Movement to Build Beautiful, Lasting Places.
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Learn how to create beautiful, lasting places
Have you ever wondered why we’ve stopped building the places people love? You’re not alone.
The kinds of places people naturally gravitate toward- places with character, walkable streets, vibrant public spaces, and beautiful architecture- are more needed than ever.
And yet…
…surprisingly few schools teach how to create them!
That’s why we created this course.
It’s an introduction to the timeless principles of citymaking, bringing together essential knowledge under one roof.
We’re dusting off the books, reviving the time-tested wisdom of those who came before us, and making it more accessible than ever.
Our goal: To empower a new generation to confidently shape a more beautiful, lasting, and meaningful world.
Join the course and become part of the movement.
What’s inside
Module 1: Understanding Cities
In the first module, we lay a foundation for the rest of the course by answering some basic questions. What is a city, or a place? What do we want to achieve when working with cities? What issues do our cities face? What is urban planning, what kinds of (traditional) urban form exist and how did our cities evolve over time to create the problems we face today?
Module 2: Timeless PRinciples of Urban design
In the second module, we look at a number of timeless, universal principles that greatly improve our cities. We will go in-depth into concepts like walkability, gentle density and many others, and we'll show how they are scientifically proven to improve our cities.
Module 3: Traditional Architecture
A great city isn't truly great without beautiful architecture. In this course, we will discuss the time-tested language of traditional architecture - a way of designing rather than one style. We will do a deep dive into classical architecture, discuss various forms of vernacular architecture, we'll talk about traditional building materials and techniques and principles - it's going to be an amazing module!
Module 4: Urban Design elements
In the fourth module, we once again focus on the city and discuss streets, squares, plazas, transition spaces and of course the design of public spaces. These are some of the key elements of this course!
What you’ll get
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Four modules guiding you through the history of cities, core design principles, traditional architecture, and the elements behind thriving urban places.
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An understanding of key urban issues—how we got here, what went wrong, and what we can do to build better places.
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A deep dive into traditional architecture, with drawing exercises that help you develop your eye and design skills.
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Interactive exercises, at home or in the field, to help you internalize good precedent and design with greater insight.
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A new way of seeing the world around you—gaining language, clarity, and confidence in what you already feel about great places.
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Cinematic footage and original animations—created exclusively for this course.
Sneak previews
✺ Frequently asked questions ✺
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We're currently aiming for launch on June 19, 2025 launch. Subscribe to our waitlist and don't miss any updates!
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Yes, the course is entirely self-paced. You can start anytime and progress through the material at your own speed, making it easy to fit into your schedule.
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We're finalizing the pricing details and will announce them soon. Our goal is to make the course accessible while delivering high-quality content.
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Who is this course for? Do I need a background in architecture?
This course welcomes everyone—from curious beginners to seasoned professionals. Whether you're just exploring traditional architecture or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, you'll find valuable insights here. No prior experience is required; we start with the fundamentals and build up from there.
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To participate in the exercises, you'll need a measuring tape and basic drawing supplies such as a sketchbook, pencils, and erasers.
