Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara
High School Design Competition
What It's All About
Every spring, there is an all-day design competition hosted by the Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara, the Rotary Club of the Santa Ynez Valley, the Rotary Club Santa Barbara North. The competition is fashioned after the Architectural Licensing Exam held for Santa Barbara County High School Students. This program, started in 1991, introduces high school students to the world of architecture and the design process, through a fun learning experience.
This year, the 36th Annual Santa Barbara County High School Architectural Design Competition will take place on Tuesday, March 2, 2027, at two different Design Charrette locations: the North County Charrette will be held at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria and the South County Charrette will be held at Santa Barbara City College in Santa Barbara.
Twelve Finalists will be selected to present their work before a panel of three Jurors on Saturday, March 6th.
To sponsor the 2027 competition, click here.
More about this exciting competition can be found in the Program Resource Information materials below, or contact AFSB to learn more.
Winners and Finalists from past years can be found here.
Program Resource Information
Video Tutorials
What Is Design?
The Introductions
From Program Challenges to Design Solutions
The Plot Plan
The Floor Plan
Elevation
Additional Drawings
