Summer Design/Build Studio

Summer Design- Build Studio
New Orleans, LA
May 25 - July 3, 2009

Application deadline for 2009 Summer Studio is April 18, 2009.

The Design Corps Summer Studio functions as an independent training center for community service, designing and building to meet local needs. The purpose of the studio is to provide the benefits of quality design to communities through inspired built form while training future architecture professionals in the methods of community visioning, organizing, and leadership.

Design Corps will partner with Neighborhood Housing Services, a national non-profit with local roots. NHS has established working relationships with local merchants, residents and children who will work with us to provide the participatory aspect of the program. They have already established a successful farmers market in the three block zone.

Primary teacher will be Bryan Bell, Executive Director of Design Corps and Editor of Expanding Architecture - Design as Activism. Bryan Bell has supervised over twenty design/build project, including eleven as a thesis advisor at the Rural Studio.

Applications: Competitive for 12-student capacity. Parts I, II, and III of application.
Deadline: Postmarked April 18, 2009. No e-mail applications please. Notification two weeks after receipt of application.
Deposit: $200 non-refundable, paid upon acceptance
Fees: The cost of the six-week program is $1,000 per person. This does not include the cost of lodging or food.
Certificate: Students who complete the program will receive a certificate for their participation. Credits for the class have been arranged for Tulane students. Other students can seek credit through their own programs.
Transportation: The closest airport is New Orleans International Airport. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the studio from their home. Participants may bring their own cars.
Housing: Dorm style housing is provided at additional cost of $15/day. Kitchen facilities are available.
Waiver of Liability: All participants are required to sign a waiver of liability for the work-site and the housing facility.
Insurance: Participants must provide proof of health and accident insurance. Volunteer Missionary Travel policy can be obtained through Adams and Associates for $2/person/day.
Medical: It is highly advised to have a current tetanus shot before participating in the program.

Clothing and Tools: All basic tools will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own tools. Participants are strongly advised to wear steel-toed and in any case stout work boots. Bring work clothes, water bottle, hats, sunscreen, mosquito repellant, personal toiletries and medicines as needed. A detailed list will be provided.

Questions: bryan@designcorps.org

To apply, please send application to:

Bryan Bell
Design Corps
2243 The Circle
Raleigh, NC 27608

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