ColoradoBuildingWorkshop

Urban Farm DB summary

This chapter frames the work of ColoradoBuildingWorkshop as a form of critical regionalism addressing issues in the western United States, including human waste, bird patterns, housing shortages, and urban farming in food deserts. The article argues that design-build work influences students and communities, pushes professional boundaries, and expands dialogue around place-form design, architectural education, theory, and community service. It concludes that design-build programs can inspire professional firms and challenge academic institutions to demonstrate the value of higher education.