The blog will involve research and the presentation of materials in several formats addressing issues related to a forthcoming 282 Architecture Design Studio (in Spring). The studio will design accommodation for the PSU Social Practice Master of Fine Arts program. This program emphasizes community engagement through non-studio creative activities executed in the field.

1/28/2008

Harris (Butterfly) House - Rural Studio




The Rural Studio was a collection of Auburn University students that went into rural Mississippi and designed/built architecture for the neediest residents as a community outreach effort and learning exprerience. Guided by Instructor Samuel Mockbee, the students created this 600 square foot house for $25000 - using reclaimed wood and a tin roof. They students also supplied the labor to build the house.

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