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May 8, 2013

Game Changers 2012: Extraordinary People Transforming Design in Bold New Ways

Course# MET162 Expires: May 2014 This course is AIA/CES registered for 1LU HSW/SD Game Changers: Those who are “changing the game” with regards to design and practice in 2012 are a highly diverse group, but they share an important trait: their community-based work has broader implications for the world at large, demonstrating the power of […]

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Course# MET162
Expires: May 2014
This course is AIA/CES registered for 1LU HSW/SD

Game Changers:
Those who are “changing the game” with regards to design and practice in 2012 are a highly diverse group, but they share an important trait: their community-based work has broader implications for the world at large, demonstrating the power of design to forge real change. They challenge traditional views of architecture practice and theory, discussing holistic projects, water conservation, education, and our notions of space while addressing environmental, social, and theoretical aspects of sustainable architectural design and practice.

Read the article with the following learning objectives in mind. Then complete the participant exercise online.

Learning Objectives:

— Understand how individual actions can change the dynamics, politics, and theory of design practice and sustainable design innovation.
— Learn about the intersection of politics and water conservation practices.
— Learn how spaces and community can affect building design and intent.
—Understand the discourse around ways architects can play a role in solve evolving societal problems.

Download the full article in PDF format here

To take the participant exercise online contact [email protected].

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