11. The nature of the organization. An amalgam of diversified expertise – designers, architects, engineers, thinkers, policy-makers, etc. An idealistic think-tank that acts, demanding its presence through its D+E|E+Ds.
12. Belief. We believe in the power of design, technology, education and social policies to effect change throughout the developing world. We trust in idealistic philosophies of today’s youth.
14. “architecture has to be greater than just architecture. it has to address social values, as well as technical and aesthetic values.” – Samuel Mockbee
15. Social Architecture and Engineering…To provide well-designed and well-built environments for those in need
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17. The power of design should not be limited by resources
45. project 2 RE-Urbanize Ithaca! From NIMBY to Neighbor: Affordable Housing Development in Tompkins County A 2003 Report for CRP 558: Housing Workshop
46. project 2 RE-Urbanize Ithaca! The number of bed-nights provided by the Red Cross grew 58% over the past three years. In 2002 demand for beds in the county shelter system exceeded capacity by 239%. A majority of the county’s low and lowest income residents pay greater than 30% of their incomeon rent.