2024 HBCUI Intern
BIOGRAPHY
Armani Moore, a Washington, D.C. native and Architecture student at Morgan State University, served as an Architecture Intern with the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) through the HBCUI Internship Program in 2024.
An advocate for affordable housing and equitable access to resources, Armani brought a strong interest in the built environment and community development to her internship experience. Prior to joining HABS, she developed valuable problem-solving and communication skills through customer service roles and academic projects focused on architecture and design.
During her internship, Armani worked alongside HABS architects to document historic structures at Pharsalia Plantation in Tyro, Virginia. Her responsibilities included conducting field measurements, recording architectural details, assisting with laser scanning operations, and creating technical drawings based on field documentation and digital survey data. She also contributed to the development of architectural floor plans, elevations, and sections that support the long-term preservation and documentation of historic resources.
Through this experience, Armani gained hands-on training in architectural documentation, historic preservation, and digital recording technologies while contributing to projects that help preserve America’s architectural heritage for future generations.
Education & Experience
Education
Morgan State University
NPS SITE
Historic American Buildings Survey
POSITION
Architecture Intern
Poster Presentation – Career & Leadership Workshop in DC
Pictured above, Armani Moore presents her internship project during the 2024 HBCUI Career and Leadership Workshop at the Department of the Interior. Through an interactive poster presentation, she shared the architectural documentation and preservation work she completed as an Architecture Intern with the Historic American Buildings Survey. Her presentation highlighted the importance of recording and preserving historic structures through detailed fieldwork, digital technologies, and architectural drawings that contribute to the nation’s historical record.
Testimonial
“This past summer, I had the privilege of interning with the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) at the Department of the Interior, where I gained invaluable experience as an architectural intern. Over the course of a 10-week program, l collaborated with HABS architects to survey and document enslaved buildings at the Pharsalia Plantation in Tyro, Virginia.
My role involved conducting meticulous field notes, including measured drawings and detailed observations of door and window dimensions. I also employed a laser scanner to generate 3D digital models of the structures. Back at the Department of the Interior, I translated these field notes and digital scans into comprehensive AutoCAD drawings, including detailed floor plans, elevations, and sections. These contributions will be archived in the Library of Congress, adding to the preservation of our architectural heritage.
Working alongside a dedicated team of interns and the esteemed HABS professionals was an enriching experience.
This opportunity has significantly deepened my expertise in architectural documentation and preservation, and I am excited to leverage these skills in my future career.” – Armani Moore
HBCUI Certificate of Completion
Pictured l-to-r Candice Price of SODAS Life Inc., Armani Moore, Wayne Hubbard of SODAS Life Inc., and Ernestine M. White National Youth Employment Programs Coordinator, National Park Service (NPS).
