Ford Architects

Today at 4:30-5:30, at Explore Booksellers in Aspen, Alan Ford and Andi Korber will be discussing "Creating the Regenerative School", Aspen Burlingame ECE which is a featured project in the book, and the importance of early education.

Aspen explores regenerative spaces for young learners through architecture Architectural experts Alan Ford, of Ford Architects, and Andrea Korber will discuss best practices for designing learning spaces for children during a talk and panel focusing on Ford’s newly published third book, “Creating the Regenerative School.”

Happy retirement to Joe Prinster!
It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside you for the past decade. Your dedication and expertise have left an incredible mark on all of us. Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter of life!

Happy Holidays from the Ford Architects Team!
As the year comes to an end, we want to thank our clients, consultants, general contractors, and community for trusting and collaborating with us in shaping spaces that matter.
We’re looking forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a successful 2025!

Showcasing the Blue Spruce Habitat for Humanity Duplex designed to raise the standards of homes built for the underserved. Focusing on three main tenets, Energy & Sustainability, Livability, and Constructability, the duplex design demonstrates a high-performance, high-quality home that can be built with volunteer labor on a difficult-to-access site and a moderate budget. As the winning entry of a competition organized by AIA Denver, COTE, and Housing subcommittees, and as the 2013 AIA National Convention Host Chapter Legacy Project, this duplex benefitted from exposure that extended beyond the architectural community and engaged people from all walks of life, illuminating the possibilities available for volunteer-built housing.

OPENair Academy Early Childhood Education Center is all about nurturing young minds! Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, OAA provides a child-centered learning experience for children from 6 weeks to 5 years old. Founded by Heather Eversley and Ken Clifton, OAA integrates evidence-based design and shared best practices at over 5 international conferences with Alan Ford. This conference formed the foundation for the recent book, 'Creating the Regenerative School'. Located in the vibrant Stanley Marketplace, OAA is part of a transformed community hub filled with food, fitness, and retail spaces.

Congratulations to the many Colorado school districts on the successful passing of their local school bonds! This victory is a huge step forward for better, more inspiring learning environments for our kids. Here’s to a brighter, more regenerative future in education!

Have you read Alan Ford, FAIA's article, Creating the Regenerative School, in the fall issue of Learning By Design Magazine? If not, now is your chance!
Flip through the entire issue at https://lnkd.in/dN94nMxb

'Creating the Regenerative School' Book Launch & Signing 📘🖊
Thank you to for hosting an amazing event🎉
Stay tuned for more information on events in the future!

🔗'Creating the Regenerative School' is available to purchase today - visit the link in our bio

Dive deeper into the 'Creating the Regenerative School', written by Alan Ford, Kate Mraw. and Betsy del Monte.

This book exemplifies best practices in creating healthy, climate appropriate learning environments for educational designs that are not only beautiful places to learn, but embrace restorative principles—enhancing the lives of the occupants, the environment, and the community they reside in.

🔗Creating the Regenerative School is available to purchase today - visit the link in our bio

Best way to celebrate 🍩with some fresh donuts and some good reading!

Alan Ford, Betsy del Monte, and Kate Mraw together signing the first few copies of their new book "Creating the Regenerative School". 📘✍️ Having a blast connecting with the other fellow architects and talking about all things architecture and education design for the future!

Pre-Order Link: https://a.co/d/3xKYe1l