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Collaborative builds transform ideas into action, leading to demonstration projects that test and refine best practices, integrate new ideas and methods, and show community impact.
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Restoration, a Home for FJCDS
Partner: Friends of Johnson County Developmental Supports Location: Merriam, KS Area of Focus: Architecture, Health Departments Involved: Architecture Project Funding: Partner funded Executive Summary: Friends of Johnson County Developmental supports engaged the Net Positive Studio at K-State to design a home for their first new build. Students developed several designs…
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SENT Prototype Home
Partner: SENT Inc. Location: Topeka, KS Area of Focus: Architecture, Construction Departments Involved: Architecture Project Funding: Partner funded Executive Summary: SENT Inc. of Topeka engaged the Net Positive Studio at K-State to create this home for infill development in the Hi-Crest neighborhood of Topeka, KS. Students in the studio designed…
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The Workforce Solar Housing Partnership
Collaborators: Location: Manhattan KS Metro & Riley County, KS Area of Focus: Workforce Education, Construction Departments Involved: Architecture Project Funding: Various Executive Summary: The Workforce Solar Housing Partnership (WSHP) demonstrates new approaches to sustainable, affordable housing in Manhattan and surrounding communities for a diverse, skilled, and critical workforce. The unique…
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St. John Prototype Home
Partner: Stafford County Economic Development Corp Location: St. John and Stafford County, Kansas Area of Focus: Architecture, Construction Departments Involved: Architecture Project Funding: U.S. Department of Energy, KHRC Executive Summary: Stafford Eco Devo engaged the Net Positive Studio at K-State to study the county’s housing struggles and develop a prototype…
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Better Housing Consortium First Open Meeting
Introduction The Kansas Better Housing Consortium kicked off its first open meeting with a warm welcome and lunch at noon. Attendees had the opportunity to network and share their enthusiasm for the consortium’s mission before diving into the day’s agenda. In attendance were diverse stakeholders invited by APDesign faculty and…
Kansas Better Housing Consortium 