DV3X2
Student Internship Program
Supported by the American institute of architecture
Austin, Texas
We love design as much as we love snacks!
Let's brainstorm together!
Site visit to a high-rise in downtown Austin. Explaining to the students the design and engineering process behind the pool
DV3X2 Internship program 2018| Scholarships
Site Visit in Downtown Austin, Texas
Team work!
Students presenting their ideas to design professionals
Student presentations
The DV3x2 Internship Program, was initiated to give high school students interested in all the design fields a glimpse of the daily life of the professional field prior to delving into a university program. Students apply to the program, with interests in design disciplines including Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. As one of the organizers of the DV3X2 internship and mentoring program that takes place every summer in Austin, Texas, we strongly believe that kids from all economic backgrounds should have exposure to the STEM fields.
OPEN ARCHITECTURE
Open Architecture is a global network of local and international OAC chapters that focus on developing educational programming for designers and architects to grow as leaders.
"At OAC, we produce placemaking programs with community developers and associations to inspire ownership and civic engagement in traditionally marginalized communities"-OAC leaders
The "Lantern" tiny home designed by Open Architecture is located at Community First Village, a village in Austin that supports the homeless community. The village offers the following:
●A 27-acres
● Provides sustainable and affordable
housing to chronically homeless
individuals
● Offers residents the chance to build
healthy communities within each other
as well as the community around them
● Offers jobs on site for residents
● Offers communal spaces
● Phase I (147 tiny houses & RVs)
● Phase II (204 units in progress)
● Provides sustainable and affordable
housing to chronically homeless
individuals
● Offers residents the chance to build
healthy communities within each other
as well as the community around them
● Offers jobs on site for residents
● Offers communal spaces
● Phase I (147 tiny houses & RVs)
● Phase II (204 units in progress)
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
ANNUAL ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE | AUSTIN, TX
Panel Discussion with the Open Architecture team, reviewing affordable housing options, with a focus on the homeless community. The city of Austin is one of the most gentrified cities in the US, and our part as architects is to never stop fighting for justice and equality in the housing system. City Councils were part of the conference, initiating solutions for a better future.
