The Drachman Design-Build Coalition Residence 3: Innovation with building materials and design-build pedagogy
Researchers
- UArizona Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture students
- Mary Hardin, University Distinguished Professor of Architecture
Community Partners
Project Details
Budget: $114,000, funded by City of Tucson Industrial Development Authority
Where: Tucson, Arizona
When: November 2008 - December 2009
Project Overview
1150 E. 15th St. (super insulated metal panel wall system). Funded by City of Tucson IDA Loan, Civano Demonstration Grant, and Pima County GO Bonds; designed and constructed by the CAPLA students and faculty.
The total cost for the residence (including general conditions, warranties, loan interest, and escrow was $114,000. City of Tucson down payment assistance reduced the mortgage cost to $98,000. Purchased by the Daniel and Starlight Armenta family. This is a built residence for a low-income family with 2 peer-reviewed conference papers, 1 invited journal article, and received 2 design awards.
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