Project Find Meeting

We got together today with the Project Find Committee - for those of you new to this project, we will be hosting a local design competition that raises awareness on issues of sustainability, education, human and social needs. The intention of the competition is to build global, environmental and artistic awareness in our city through individual or team collaboration. Anyone and everyone is able to participate and it will be up to you to seek out a project that raises further awareness in our surrounding communities - what can you do and how can you do it? Keep an eye out for an email teaser mid August and the launch of the competition is September 3rd! Great stuff team - we are moving right along! (Clockwise Left - Denise Colestock, Lauren Jolin, Emily Schauermann, Crystal Neff)

Great Happy Hour Turnout!

Thanks everyone for attending this month's happy hour! It was a great turnout and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you again! Next month's happy hour is our summer social which has yet TBD - but hopefully we'll make it a good one!

New Fuller Center Project

New project on board! In collaboration with the Fuller Center for Housing in San Diego, we are working with a family in Barrio Logan to come up with a set of plans that will provide a new addition to the home for their handicaap son. The house is quite old, no insulation, cramped living quarters, and old windows. The plans call out for a new bedroom, bathroom and patio space that will be accessible by wheelchair. Stay tuned as we continue to progress! (Brian W. talking with client and image of the house)

OC/SD/SF Tele-Conference Meeting

Good day today - met up with the Orange County Chapter and held a tele conference with the AFH headquarters. We're on a mission to make some magic and make things happen. We have been collaborating with OC and SF to move forward with a competition we will be hosting and launching next spring. As always it's great to collaborate with like-minded organizations. Thank you Mike and Brian for hosting us at your offices!

(Clockwise - Brian Will, Brian Hannigan and Mike Hutaff) - (On Call - Cameron, Elaine and Kimberly!)

Design Innovation Institute Meeting

Today we met with the Executive Director, Calvin Woo of Design Innovation Institute (Dii) and the Board of Directors at their offices in Mission Hills. It was great to hear the dialogue and discussion of their goals and intentions for future projects. We were invited on behalf of Calvin to speak about Rebuild and possible collaboration opportunities. Everyone seems enthusiastic and I believe great opportunities lie ahead. It's all about the 'Power of Design' and the influence we have upon our communities.
(Clockwise: Joel Robasco, Calvin Woo, Theresa Plummer)

Charette Meeting 7/2/09

Today we hosted a charette meeting at Mission Valley library amongst committee members of Rebuild. We discussed key topics including our various committees, programs and education, marketing and outreach. It was great having Jeff (co-founder of Rebuild - now resides in NYC) on board to spice in some excitement and talk to us about his work and our involvement within the organization. As always, a lot of work to do and we continue to seek out individuals who would like to be a part of the team! Good job everyone - lesson learned - we must continue to move forward!

(Photo 1: Gaston Ochoa, Kelly Griepentrog)

(Photo 2: Denise Colestock, Jeff Silva)