"I learned how classical techniques can be applied across all architectural disciplines."

— ICAA Intensive Alumnus

"I learned how classical techniques can be applied across all architectural disciplines."

— ICAA Intensive Alumnus

Ways to Learn

Continuing Education

In-Person, Online, and Video Courses for All Experience Levels

The ICAA and its Chapters offer a wide range of courses in the ICAA’s core curriculum and related subjects for professional development and personal enrichment.

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Summer Studio in Classical Architecture

Four-week course for university students and recent graduates

An immersive program introducing students to skills, knowledge, and resources essential to the practice and appreciation of classical design.

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Intensives in Classical Architecture

One-Week Courses for Design Professionals and Students

An immersion in the ICAA's core curriculum designed for professionals and students seeking a methodical introduction to the language of classical architecture.

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Workshops

In-Person and Online Courses for University Students

The ICAA Workshops introduce students pursuing professional studies in architecture and allied fields to the vitality of the classical tradition in contemporary architectural design. The ICAA offers online and in-person Workshops in collaboration with university partners, as well as online Open Access Workshops open to current university students from any school.

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Christopher H. Browne Drawing Tours

Courses in the US and Abroad for Design Professionals and Students

Each iteration of the program explores the continuity and vitality of the classical tradition in a paradigmatic city or region that has been instrumental to its development. Past Drawing Tours have explored Rome; Paris; Charleston, SC; and Williamsburg, VA.

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Youth Programming

For middle school and high school students

The New Heights and Grand Tour programs introduce fundamental concepts of building, design, and architectural language to help students develop observational, creative, and critical skills to engage the built environment. School group visits and online resources are also available through the ICAA's Plaster Cast Hall.

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Plaster Cast Collection

Digital Rare Books Archive

Library

Certificate in Classical Architecture

Provides a working knowledge of classical architectural design as a practical discipline for students, architects, designers, and individuals of any background who seek a structured way to learn about classicism.

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Educational Videos

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The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Roman Classicism

1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Greek Classicism

1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Motifs & Details

1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Classical Design Principles

1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

20th Century Architecture in New York

1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

Historic Brickwork with Calder Loth

1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

Rustic Classicism: Origin and Evolution of the Tuscan Order, with Mason Roberts

2 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

Healthy Cities and Streets, with Kellen Krause

1 AIA CES Learning Unit|HSW

Colonial American Architecture: A Design Resource for Contemporary Traditional Architecture: Part I, with Calder Loth

Part I of II; 2 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective for completion of both parts

An Introduction to the American Greek Revival, with Jacques Levet

1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

Palladio's Book IV: Four and a Half Centuries of Inspiration, with Calder Loth

1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

The Urbanism of Greenwich Village | Part 1 | Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro

Part I of II; 3.25 AIA CES Learning Units|HSW for completion of both parts

“Specimens for the Architectural Lectures:” Jefferson’s Classical Orders at the University of Virginia, with Calder Loth

1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective

The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Roman Classicism

In part one of the ICAA's four-part educational video series on classical architecture, architectural historian Calder Loth explores the fundamental role that Roman classicism has played in the development of Western architectural traditions. Viewers may receive 1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 1.25 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this video and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a quiz that tests your understanding of the material.

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The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Greek Classicism

In part two of the ICAA's four-part educational video series on classical architecture, architectural historian Calder Loth explores the fundamental role that Greek classicism has played in the development of Western architectural traditions. Viewers may receive 1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 1.25 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this video and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a quiz that tests your understanding of the material.

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The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Motifs & Details

In part three of the ICAA's four-part educational video series on classical architecture, architectural historian Calder Loth explores some of the most common and important design motifs used in classical design. Viewers may receive 1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 1.25 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this video and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a quiz that tests your understanding of the material.

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The Foundations of Classical Architecture: Classical Design Principles

In the final video of the ICAA's four-part educational video series on classical architecture, architectural historian Calder Loth explores several classical design motifs, as well as basic design principles to be aware of when working in the classical language today. Viewers may receive 1.25 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 1.25 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this video and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a quiz that tests your understanding of the material.

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20th Century Architecture in New York

Architectural Historian Francis Morrone presents an in-depth look at the evolution of architecture in New York City throughout the 20th Century. Viewers may receive 1.5 AIA CES Learning Units|Elective and 1.5 credits towards the Certificate in Classical Architecture (Elective) by watching this video and subsequently scoring at least 70% on a quiz that tests your understanding of the material.

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Historic Brickwork with Calder Loth

Architectural Historian Calder Loth explores different brickwork styles found on American buildings from the colonial period into the twentieth century, including discussion on European origins, regional styles, brick manufacturing, mortar joint types, as well as decorative details.

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Rustic Classicism: Origin and Evolution of the Tuscan Order, with Mason Roberts

Architect Mason Roberts presents an overview of the evolution of the Tuscan order, from its ancient roots as a native Italian style evolving out of Etruscan timber temples through its codification in Renaissance treatises as a variant of the Doric type.

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Healthy Cities and Streets, with Kellen Krause

Architect Kellen Krause explores the impact of urban planning on the welfare of a city's residents. The course examines the role of "foreground" and "background" buildings, and how this intersection of public and private realms affects the outlook one has on their surroundings.

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Colonial American Architecture: A Design Resource for Contemporary Traditional Architecture: Part I, with Calder Loth

This is Part I of a two-part course. Part II is available here.

For the past century and a half, America’s colonial-period buildings have inspired countless architectural designs. With numerous illustrations, this class will explain the rationale of many of the forms and details that give character to colonial works, both northern and southern. Emphasis will be placed on domestic architecture, demonstrating how their design features, when properly applied, can serve to enhance literate, if not creative, contemporary modern versions.

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An Introduction to the American Greek Revival, with Jacques Levet

In the 19th century, Grecian architecture was utilized to help develop what is often referred to as the country’s first national architecture. It led an aesthetic movement that crossed social boundaries and affected urban and rural landscapes of areas as different as Baltimore, Maryland and New Orleans, Louisiana. This course will examine the development of this Greek Revival movement in the United States by investigating its origins, discussing how this architectural language became prevalent in our country, and demonstrating through a Louisiana case study how it affected the architectural development of existing building traditions. It will additionally focus on a series of particular elements of interest to designers and builders and discuss references available for use and study. By examining the use of Grecian precedent as a source for modern design in the 19th century, the course will demonstrate how the Greek Revival language can continue to inspire design solutions today.

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Palladio's Book IV: Four and a Half Centuries of Inspiration, with Calder Loth

Andrea Palladio’s The Four Book on Architecture is unquestionably the most influential architectural treatise ever written. The treatise’s Book IV consists of Palladio’s illustrations and descriptions of twenty-five Roman temples. From his study of their ruins Palladio produced ninety-seven pages of elevations, sections, plans, and details depicting his concepts of the temples’ original appearance. His lavish plates offered for the first time a credible vision of the grandeur and beauty of ancient Roman design. Book IV’s seductive images have served as a primary design source for many great classical works henceforth. This video lecture offers a glimpse of the riches of Book IV and presents numerous examples of structures that drew inspiration from Palladio’s plates. A primary intent of this presentation is to encourage current practitioners to mine Book IV’s many resources for enriching contemporary classicism.

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The Urbanism of Greenwich Village | Part 1 | Rodrigo Bollat Montenegro

This is Part I of a two-part course. Part II is available here.

Greenwich Village, as one of the most beloved and picturesque neighborhoods in New York City, presents unique lessons in its centuries-old architecture and urbanism: from its picturesque streets and squares, to its buildings, churches and townhomes. In this virtual course, we will discover how certain timeless urban principles make a neighborhood, and by extension, the city, more livable, walkable, and loved by a community. Participants will virtually walk through Greenwich Village and study its architectural and urban development, discuss principles of traditional urbanism applied to a modern-day city, and analyze how architecture (traditional and modernist) can affect public space.

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“Specimens for the Architectural Lectures:” Jefferson’s Classical Orders at the University of Virginia, with Calder Loth

“Specimens for the Architectural Lectures” is how Thomas Jefferson described the intent of his use of different versions of the classical orders for his design of the University of Virginia. Not only did his scheme result in a visually striking complex, it formed a unique medium for imparting architectural knowledge to its students. Even 200 years later Jefferson’s “Academical Village” continues to be an effective means for teaching both basics and nuances of the classical language. To this end, Calder Loth’s video lecture offers insights on each of the complex’s orders and relates them to the published sources Jefferson used for reference. Included in the presentation are the ancient structures from which the orders and their details were derived. Also revealed are some of our architect-president’s personal touches to the orders.

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Scholarships

ICAA scholarship opportunities help ensure educational programming remains accessible to students regardless of financial background. Scholarship opportunities available for each program can be explored on the program's page.

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Teaching Assistants

The ICAA's Teaching Assistant Program is a key part of the organization's work to broaden our base of instructors who are able to teach our Core Curriculum subjects. Teaching Assistants assist with instructor needs, expand and reinforce their knowledge of program topics, and build teaching skills.

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ICAA Education Forum

Facilitates dialogue among ICAA instructors, education leaders from allied institutions and regional ICAA Chapters, and university faculty members who support the ICAA's mission to increase education opportunities in classical architecture.

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