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Interested in the Collaborative Design/Build Intensive 2024? Click here for more information!
Collaborative Design Studio August 11-13, 2023 and Design/Build Intensive August 14-18, 2023!
Yestermorrow’s work is rooted in an integrated design/build philosophy. We believe that combining design and building offers numerous advantages and promotes the creation of intentional and inspired buildings and communities that enhance our world. Led by founding members of the legendary Jersey Devil Design/Build group, this program is the embodiment of the design/build process.
In the 3 day Collaborative Design Studio (August 11-13) students engage in a collaborative and interactive process of designing a full scale community project. This class is a great fit for people interested in community development, change making, and collaborative design.
At the end of the studio, students will know how to
- facilitate and participate in a consensus based design process
- present projects ideas to a client
- sketch and model projects
In the 5 day hands-on Design/Build Intensive (August 14-18), students will build the project designed in the studio . Throughout the week students will experience the design/build feedback loop as they gain fundamental carpentry skills while also learning how to adapt existing plans to current conditions. Your creative thinking and problem solving skills will be put to the test!
At the end of the intensive, students will know how to
- interpret and modify designs and documents for construction
- adapt a project to existing and changing conditions
- confidently use a variety of power tools
- build structures using basic carpentry techniques
Previous construction experience is not required. However, a willingness to try is expected!
If you sign up for the Design/Build Intensive, you can join the Collaborative Design course for free. The full program is highly encouraged!
If you're interested in both, register for both sessions online and use code Design/Build at check out to apply the discount.