2024-05-18T13:38:26-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/135578875/learn-about-desert-living-design-in-design-marfa-s-2015-symposium-and-home-tour-sept-18-19 Justine Testado 2015-08-31T15:39:00-04:00 >2015-09-02T02:50:04-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/jf/jfbaxstrutlol5ay.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="http://designmarfa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Marfa</a> is ready to share fresh insight into desert-living design in their 2015 Symposium and Home Tour, happening on September 18 and 19 at the Crowley Theatre in the Texan town of Marfa.</p><p>Hosted by Design Marfa &mdash; the non-profit who created the Marfa Multi-Family Housing Competition &mdash; the two-day Symposium will feature relevant discussions led by an international array of architects and designers.</p><p>Events on Friday, September 18 include the earthen building-materials presentation, "Does This Structure Make Me Look Hot?" with Tucson architect Cade Hayes; DUST principal Brad Lancaster's session on harvesting rainwater; multidisciplinary designer Gina Coffman's presentation on how to increase walkability and bikesharing in our local communities; Los Angeles-based architect Linda Taalman on precision building systems in her "IT House" discussion, and more.</p><p>Then on September 19, <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/a_closer_look_at_77_by_paul_vincent_the_design_marfa_housing_competition_w/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marfa Multi-Family Housing Competition winner</a> Paul Vincent presents his proposal while juror Sharon Odum delv...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/130412905/design-marfa-sheds-light-on-desert-living-design-in-2015-symposium-this-september Justine Testado 2015-06-25T15:53:00-04:00 >2015-07-04T22:37:23-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/qo/qokrs6nvf5821dbf.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="http://designmarfa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Design Marfa</a> &mdash; the non-profit that hosted the <a href="http://designmarfa.com/housingcompetition.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marfa Multi-Family Housing Competition</a> this past fall &mdash; announced the details to their 2015 Symposium and Home Tour taking place September 18-19 at the Crowley Theater in the Texan desert town of Marfa. Although the topics focus on desert environments, they could still offer some handy tips for different locations and climates.</p><p>Friday, September 18 will include presentations from an international array of architects and designers such as, "Does This Structure Make Me Look Hot?" by Tucson architect Cade Hayes in regards to earthen building-materials like lava rock or adobe; DUST principal Brad Lancaster's session on harvesting rainwater; a presentation by multidsciplinary designer Gina Coffman on how to design community spaces that help increase walkability in our local neighborhoods, and more.</p><p>Then on September 19, Marfa Multi-Family Housing Competition winner Paul Vincent presents <a href="http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/a_closer_look_at_77_by_paul_vincent_the_design_marfa_housing_competition_w/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his design "7+7"</a>, while juror Sharon Odum delves into the ...</p>