The 40th Anniversary Charrette
In March 2007, the IwB partnered with the George Brown College Faculty of Technology to bring together the design expertise of IwB students with architectural technology and construction management students.
The aim of the collaboration was to run a charrette and design more accessible and affordable housing by utilizing accessory urban, suburban and rural real estate. Charrette teams were asked to develop one storey portable or dismountable living units that would be suitable for the elderly, young couples, singles and or assembled families, primarily living in the City of Toronto and the surrounding region.
The charrette took place between March 5-12, 2007 and was part of George Brown College’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. It was an important event for the IwB that stressed multidisciplinary collaboration and established a pivotal new partner for its annual February Charrette.
For more information see the 40th Anniversary Charrette project page.