The Restart of NOMAS Kent

Posted by M on May 29, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

I was a guest blogger for Kent State Cleveland Urban Design Center.  Check out the post here! http://www.cudc.kent.edu/blog/advocating-for-diversity-a-conversation-with-michelle-barrett-of-nomas/

Category Architecture, Design, Education, National Organization of Minority Architects, Social Justice

Habitat for Humanity Alumni Build

Posted by M on March 26, 2015 · Leave a Comment 

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 →

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Build-A-Thoning…

Posted by M on July 2, 2013 · 2 Comments 

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 →

Category Architecture, Community Development, Education, Social Justice

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

Posted by M on July 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

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 →

Category Architecture, Community Development, Design, Social Justice, Uncategorized