THE PIPELINE

As the largest NOMA chapter in Texas, Dallas–Fort Worth NOMA is committed to building a strong and sustainable pipeline into the architecture profession. Our Project Pipeline summer camp educates, inspires, and mentors under-served and under-represented students across the DFW Metroplex.

Through hands-on, small-group workshops, mentors guide students step-by-step through the design process—from programming and diagramming to developing floor plans and constructing physical models. Local project tours and interactive studio sessions ensure each student receives meaningful one-on-one engagement with design professionals while navigating their own creative projects.

Throughout the year, DFW NOMA partners with the University of Texas at Arlington NOMAS Chapter (National Organization of Minority Architecture Students), extending mentorship and leadership development opportunities beyond the summer experience.

From first introduction to final licensure, DFW NOMA Project Pipeline is dedicated to shaping the next generation of architects—strengthening our communities through design and cultivating a thriving, inclusive future pipeline for the profession.

SUMMER CAMP
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS
JOB SHADOWING
SCHOLARSHIPS
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Three women and a girl look at a computer screen showing a map in a modern classroom or office setting.
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Three women are sitting on lawn chairs on the grass, reading or relaxing. Two of them are in white and orange chairs, and one is in a white and green chair. In the background, a young man in a red shirt and a young girl sit on stairs near a wall, whi
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A young boy stands in front of a large, multi-tiered water fountain with cascading water in an outdoor setting. There are trees and some buildings in the background, along with a sign that reads 'CAPPA Utah'.
Five people wearing red shirts are gathered outdoors near a concrete wall, two sitting on the wall and three standing, engaged in conversation and smiling.
A group of students sitting at a picnic table outside a brick building, engaged in a discussion with a man leaning over to talk to them.
Four women standing outdoors in front of a brick building, smiling, with a sign that reads "ARCHITECTURE" and a building illustration. They are wearing red shirts promoting Project Pipeline and UTA College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affair
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Five children sitting in Adirondack chairs on a grassy lawn, some reading or using devices, with a brick building and trees in the background.
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Group of four young people sitting at a wooden picnic table outdoors, engaging in conversation and activities, with a grassy area, trees, and modern building in the background.
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A boy sitting on a white lawn chair, writing in a notebook with a pen, on a grassy outdoor area.
A woman in a red shirt and blue jeans standing outdoors on grass, holding a white cup, looking at a young woman sitting in an orange Adirondack chair, working on a laptop. In the background, there are other people sitting at tables near a brick build
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Two young women sitting outdoors in front of a cascading water fountain, writing or drawing on tablets.
Two men wearing red shirts and gray caps engaged in conversation outdoors, one seated on a concrete ledge and the other standing.
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Two young girls sitting on the sidewalk, one listening to music with headphones and taking notes in a notebook, the other engrossed in her phone.
People sitting on benches and in lawn chairs in a green park, some using laptops, with trees and grass, and a few standing and walking around.
Two young women sitting on a sidewalk in a park, one with large white headphones, using notebooks and pens, and the other with a headset and a notebook, with grass and trees in the background.
Group of young students, diverse in ethnicity, standing on outdoor steps, wearing matching black T-shirts, with some smiling and holding notebooks or backpacks, in front of trees and a brick wall.
Group of students and teachers in a classroom or workshop observing architectural models and design boards.
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Group of people, including students and instructors, examining architectural models on display at an indoor event or exhibition.
A group of young women and a man are looking at architectural models on display in an indoor exhibition space.
A woman with glasses, curly hair tied back, and earrings, is looking at an exhibition display board. She is wearing a black T-shirt with white and red text including 'DFW NOMAD' and 'PROJECT PIPELINE' on the back.
A group of students walking outdoors on a sidewalk lined with trees and bushes.
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Young girl with braids wearing glasses and headphones writes in a notebook at school desk with water bottle, surrounded by posters and supplies, with other students in the background.
A young woman with braided hair, wearing glasses and a black shirt, is sitting at a white table, writing in a notebook with a pen. There are various items on the table including a white water bottle, papers, and a calendar or planner. In the backgrou
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Table displaying several architectural models and design plans, with a group of young people in the background.
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Various architectural models and design plans spread out on a table.
A large group of young people attending a workshop or seminar in a conference room, with some wearing black t-shirts and others in red t-shirts, seated and listening attentively.
Seven young women standing in a row holding architectural models in a room with a white wall.