Design-Build Montana

Sustainable Housing Solutions Course and Certificate Program
Students and Volunteers Welcome

AIHI facilitates annual courses (for Penn State students) and summer workshops in Lame Deer, MT(for studenta and volunteers). A 3-part course at Penn State examines how sustainable building methods can be utilized to improve the living conditions common on American Indian reservations.
Part 1 (Spring '10): Students examine the physical and cultural context in which a green building will be designed and constructed or sustainable techonology deplored.
Part 2 (Summer '19): Students spend 2 week on location in Montana assisting with the construction of a green building or sustainable technology. Volunteers may spend 1 or 2 weeks.
Part 3 (Fall '10): Document and reflect upon your experience in order to produce informational materials and offer recommendations for future research on housing programs for American Indian tribes in the Northern Plains.

Opportunities :

  • Learn how to apply new and emerging sustainable building technologies to solve housing problems.
  • Experience the Northern Cheyenne people,their land, and sustainable values inherent to their culture.
  • Help make a difference in some of the most disadvantaged communities in the U.S.
  • Earn a Certificate in Sustainable Building Methods from Chief Dull Knife College, Lame Deer, MT.

2010 AIHI Program:
 This summer’s program will continue to focus on sustainable green building practices. We will work closely with the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority to develop a new concept for tribal built homes.

Dates:

Week One: June 27-July 3
Week Two: July 4-July 10


Get Involved!
For Penn State students:
Penn State students will be expected to attend both AE/ARCH Spring and Fall* courses, and at least one workshop in the summer)
*graduating seniors may be exempted from Fall course

For other students, professional, and volunteers:
Sign up for a one-week workshop in Montana to earn a Certificate in Sustainable Building Methods

Cost - (includes on-site transportation, meals, and modest living accommodations)
$450 for students of all ages, backgrounds, majors, and universities
$500/week or $600 for 2 weeks for professionals/volunteers

Need more information? Please Contact us


APPLY TODAY!!!!
You can apply for our on-site team by providing the following information.

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American Indian Culture
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