community design studio

cds speaking engagements

DCHD, Richmond, VA: Sustainable Renovation Workshop - 10.16.08

VA Tech College of Architecture & Urban Studies, Blacksburg, VA: Lecture subject TBA - 11.6.08

Governor’s Housing Conference, Hampton, VA: Green Infrastructure - 11.13.08

HAC National Rural Housing Conference: Self-Help Housing Development Issues - 12.3.08; Going Green on a Budget: Low & No-Cost Greening Techniques for Single-Family Housing Development - 12.4.08

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resources

Affordable Housing Design Advisor

American Institute of Architects (AIA)

AIA Blue Ridge Chapter

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

USGBC Southwest Virginia Chapter

Virginia Sustainable Building Network

redefining affordable housing
through architecture & design

education and awareness

CDS staff provides an educational tour to Virginia Tech architecture students. As a strong advocate for competent and socially responsible building practices, CDS is committed to expanding public awareness and support for housing programs through education, non-political advocacy and assisting residents and neighborhoods to participate in the community design process. CDS partners with universities and other community design centers to advance awareness and knowledge of green building practices and sustainable architectural design. Below are some of our current projects with our partners:

roanoke-lee street homeowner's manual

CDS recently worked with Dr. Annie Pearce of the Virginia Tech Construction Science Department to compile a homeowner's manual for the Roanoke- Lee Street Duplexes. Dr. Pearce and her students interviewed the members of CDS and the CHP Construction division to compile an online database of reference materials to aid each owner keep their new home in great shape. Click here to view the manual.