ARH 498 Collaborative Project B.lab

Gain hands-on experience in community-based design and make a difference in a local neighborhood. Collaboratively design, prototype, and fabricate a real project. Develop valuable professional skills incorporating client feedback under real world conditions of budget and schedule.

Prerequisite: Department Director approval

Software: Rhino, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Rendering engine such as Twin Motion or Enscape, Drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit

Course Learning Outcomes

Listen with empathy to identify the needs of the community
Create interactive communication tools to engage community members
Prototype and test design proposals using an iterative process
Recognize behaviors that build a positive team culture
Develop skills to resolve differences in design approaches
Exhibit professionalism and accountability during service project events
Document and publish the final project and the design process

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B.lab Community-Based Design

This course is part of the B.lab community-based design program at the School of Architecture. You will collaborate with classmates to create a design proposal for neighbors, kids, local non-profits. Since 2018, students have designed and built multiple award-winning projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Please visit B.lab Community Design webpage