Youth Programs - Gold Level

Gold Level support of the Youth Design Festival: Building a Climate-Ready Future 

Held during Architecture Week (April 12–18, 2026) at the Center’s downtown San Francisco hub, this free, three-day festival will inspire over 100 youth to explore how architecture and design can tackle climate change and build more resilient, equitable communities.

With your support this program will be offered twice annually to pivot our long-running Architecture + the City Festival toward advancing the next generation of architects, designers, and engaged civic citizens.

Goals and Outcomes

• Introduce youth to architecture/design, and specifically making design education accessible for students from under-served communities.
• Build understanding of design as a tool to address climate change through hands-on, age-appropriate workshops.
• Foster civic awareness of the built environment’s role in creating equitable and resilient communities.
• Strengthen mentorship connections between AEC members and partners and local youth.
• Launch a social media campaign to inspire more students toward design careers, inform parents about AIASF resources, and build visibility for hosting youth festivals annually.

Your Benefits

+ Logo and verbal recognition in the Youth Design Festival introductory remarks

+ Logo recognition on the Youth Design Festival webpage and promotions

+ Logo featured on print materials and signage, and lunch boxes

+ Two invitations to attend relevant sessions during the 3-day Youth Design Festival

+ Opportunity to provide art supplies, building materials, swag or branded materials to distribute to the youth attendees.

+ Support, participation, and recognition in two Youth Design Festivals annually