THE VALUE OF DESIGN IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING Georgia Bizios, FAIA Professor of Architecture...

THE VALUE OF DESIGN IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Georgia Bizios, FAIAProfessor of Architecturegeorgia_bizios@ncsu.edu

Home Environments Design Initiative

Partnering with communities and nonprofits to improve the quality and sustainability of North Carolina’s affordable housing.

Benefits of Sustainable Design

Environmental – Conserves natural resources and reduces waste

Economic – Minimizes energy expenditures and encourages durability

Social – Protects public health and enhances quality of life

Design Decisions on Three Scales:

Site

House

Construction

Site Decisions

Site selection

Solar orientation

Water management

Neighborhood and community

Access to jobs and transportation

House Decisions

Daylighting

Passive solar heating and cooling

Ventilation

Storage

Public and private spaces

Porches and outdoor living

Construction Decisions

Materials

Building Systems

Insulation

Durability

Toxicity

Photo: Morley, Building with Structural Insulated Panels

University – Community Partnerships

There are many ways that the NC State College of Design can assist your organization.

Through collaboration, communities and nonprofits benefit from the resources of the university and the enthusiastic creativity of young designers. The students gain valuable experience in and exposure to the issues of affordable and sustainable housing.

Charrettes and Workshops

Neighborhood Design Guidelines

Summer Architectural Interns

Design Ideas for Funding Applications

Prototype Home Designs

THE VALUE OF DESIGN IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Georgia Bizios, FAIAProfessor of Architecturegeorgia_bizios@ncsu.edu