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Other design/build programs similar to ghost lab for professionals?

mac1231

Does anyone know about other short term programs for those of us who aren't in school anymore? I'm familiar with ghost lab, and I'm looking for similar programs I could participate in for a semester, summer, etc. 

 
May 15, 11 11:17 am
Bench

Auburn has a design/build studio directed towards affordable housing. I think you can only participate if you are in their architecture program though. I'm in Dal's architecture program and we actually studied this one a little bit when discussing the Ghost Lab.
http://www.cadc.auburn.edu/design.build/cohort.html.

 

Kansas also has one, although I'm not familiar with it.

http://www.news.ku.edu/2009/august/5/newbuilding.shtml

 

 

Just a heads up about the Ghost Lab. This summer it has moved towards a week-long symposium rather than an actual Design/Build lab, so if you are thinking of attending, don't expect to actually build something this summer (from what I've been told).

May 15, 11 11:24 am  · 
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Beepbeep

Yestermorrow in VT has a bunch of programs it is more into the natural side of construction but it looks like a great place. You can do everything from Timber frame to woodworking.

May 15, 11 11:27 am  · 
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ether

archeworks might also be an option, although i  don't know how much building they do anymore.

May 16, 11 3:11 pm  · 
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archaalto

i know that the KU studio 804 is usually an entire year course, as is most of Auburn's programs [Rural Studio, Urban Studio].    another short term program that I know of [other than ghost lab]  is Glenn Murcutt's "Masterclass". both are somewhat expensive [$4K], but I know Ghost lab is "all inclusive" with meals, transportation, tours of Brian's past projects, and lodging.

May 16, 11 9:34 pm  · 
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nightrain

Design Corps hosts one program every summer:

http://www.designcorps.org/opportunities/summer-designbuild-studio

 

This year they are teamed up with UT in Austin:

http://www.soa.utexas.edu/csd/PID/overview.html

May 17, 11 3:27 am  · 
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mac1231

I had forgotten about Masterclass. Thanks for all the info! Any other international programs?

May 17, 11 2:26 pm  · 
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mac1231

It looks like Design Corps's application is for students only...

May 17, 11 2:29 pm  · 
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