#hubcourtyard

Day 5 | experience

Two more days to go!

The time we spend out here as students and our dedication to these projects have a significant impact not only in our community, but in us as young professionals. If you have been involved with the studio, you know that the quality and quantity of knowledge and skills we gain while working on our thesis project is quite substantial. We come in knowing little to nothing about construction and leave with a better understanding of how buildings are put together and how to work as a team. While building our knowledge, we become immersed in the community of Hale County. This allows us to better understand the environment and people for which we design.

Your contribution goes towards creating positive experiences for the users of these projects, and our experience working with a rural community in West Alabama.

Click on the link below to donate to everyone's experiences!

Day 3 | World Mental Health Day!

Did you know that having access to nature can reduce stress and improve your mood? Think about how much better a work or living environment can be when you have a direct view of nature and natural light. Our project is providing just that for Project Horshoe Farm. Currently, there is no outdoor space for participants to enjoy fresh air during the day programs, or for kids to have activities outside on a nice day. 

With your help, we can provide Project Horseshoe Farm (our client) a flexible and inviting courtyard that fosters social interaction within the community in a safe and beautiful space.

To donate to this exciting project click on the link below: 

https://secure.auburn.edu/s/1715/giving/form.aspx?sid=1715&gid=2&pgid=776&cid=1576&dids=230&bledit=1&appealcode=RURLSTHT

If you haven't gotten a chance to look at our video collaboration with the Horseshoe Farm Homes team click on the link below!

Hi friends! Its day 2 of our fundraiser, and today we are focusing on building knowledge! One of the great things about the partnership with Project Horseshoe Farm is that while we spent a whole year building our architectural and construction knowledge, we also were exposed to the importance of mental health. Your donation towards these projects helps shed light on the needs of a rural community and an awareness that everyone deserves good design. As well of our education in becoming, as Mockbee would say, citizen architects.

We appreciate any and all contributions you can make! click on the link below to donate!

https://secure.auburn.edu/s/1715/giving/form.aspx?sid=1715&gid=2&pgid=776&cid=1576&dids=230&bledit=1&appealcode=RURLSTHT

For more information on our campaign, check out the video about the two projects ( Horseshoe Hub Courtyard and Horseshoe Farm Homes) below or scroll through the previous posts on Tumblr!

We took the Fit for a trip!

In the last two weeks, we have been tackling different fronts. This past Wednesday we took a day trip to Birmingham and presented our project to Jim Turnipseed, from Turnipseed International. The team learned quite a bit about the fabrication process for the columns and even visited his shop. We are incredibly excited about the upcoming weeks and working with Mr.Turnipseed in the near future!

Claire working on one of the screen mock-ups that will be completed in the next couple of weeks. We are testing different materials and density to ensure that it is the best option for the courtyard.