Spark 216: Engaging the Future of Desgin

        SPARK 216:  Engaging the Future of Design #TheRecap May 25, 2018 Michele Crawford Cleveland, Ohio Activating the next generation of creative youth by providing opportunities where they can experience and grow their creativity alongside other creative professionals is an important need.  I would speak persuasively that it is key to have … Continue reading Spark 216: Engaging the Future of Desgin

Habitat for Humanity Alumni Build

This June I am planning to participate in an AmeriCorps Alumni house build!  2015 will be the 5 year anniversary of the first Alumni build.  As an AmeriCorps Alumni of the Habitat for Humanity Charlotte Affiliate, I am eager to join in the fun and get back on site!  My time of service changed my life … Continue reading Habitat for Humanity Alumni Build

Build-A-Thoning…

This past May I had the opportunity to participate in a Habitat sponsored AmeriCorps event in Seattle, Wa.  For one week the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Seattle, Kings County, hosted numerous AmeriCorps volunteers from across the country to join together and get things done for America.  This is a yearly event know as Build-a-Thon, … Continue reading Build-A-Thoning…

Common[unity] Architecture Beats: Hip-Hop inspired design

My site analysis process was inspired by my daily commute from Forest Park (west suburb of Chicago) to the Loop on the Green Line L’ Train.  Twice a day I observed the changes of the neighborhoods and became interested in the politics of why this was visible.  I passed through the neighborhoods of  Oak Park, … Continue reading Common[unity] Architecture Beats: Hip-Hop inspired design