Indianapolis
About Us
Founded in 2005 by 15 local architecture, engineering and construction firms, ACE’s Indianapolis chapter undertake projects that engage our high school students in virtually every phase of the construction process.
As project participants, students learn what industry professionals do to solve problems and how they perform the practical tasks involved in transforming an abstract concept into a building. The result is a “real-world” window into the industry and its career potential.
Three high schools currently participate in the Indianapolis program – Arsenal Technical, George Washington Community School and Northwest High School. In 2006, these schools sent 30 students to participate in our program.
At ACE’s 2006-2007 scholarship dinner – a sold out event that attracted 220 industry professionals, teachers, counselors and parents – we awarded these students a total of $34,000 in scholarships.
Our Team Projects
Clarian Continental Clinic
For this project, nine students from George Washington Community School and their mentors, including one from Clarian Health, designed a 25,000-square-foot medical office building. View our project sheet.
Titan Hotel
Nine students from Arsenal Technical High School created an elegant 150-room boutique hotel for downtown Indianapolis that could be designed, built and fitted out for $25 million. View our project sheet.
Eclipse Cineplex Theater
Nine students from Northwest High School designed a 78,000 sqaure foot entertainment complex incorporating a 13-screen movie theater, food court and game arcade that could be built on a tight budget. View our project sheet.
Participate in ACE!
If you’d like to experience ACE’s challenges, opportunities and rewards for yourself, just contact the ACE leader listed in the upper right-hand corner of this page.
