Children as conscious recipients of space. The role of architectural education in the process of teaching

Abstract

Nowadays, when we are often witnessing to chaos, the lack of aesthetics and respect for historical buildings both in cities and rural settings, the social awareness of the space in which we live is extremely important for the preservation of its quality. The discussions in scientific circles from around the world: among architects, urban planners and cultural anthropologists, which have been going on for years, postulate that education from an early age is one of the most important ways of protecting the cultural landscape and maintaining sustainable development. This issue is very broad and includes various aspects, aesthetic, cultural, creative, but also civil – a shared responsibility and a critical attitude towards the environment. The aim of this article is to bring attention to the need for architectural education for children. Based on examples from different countries, where the topic of integrating architectural educational programs into the core curriculum from kindergarten to high school is very popular, the author highlights the situation in Poland, where in recent years, more is happening to raise architectural awareness among the youngest.