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This book is dedicated to the educators, volunteers and students whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm inspire all of us.
AFC presents DESIGN LAB 2015 in association with AIA Cincinnati
Design LAB is an in-classroom design education program tailored to broaden and deepen student awareness, appreciation, and active participation in our built environment. Local professionals team with educators to guide students through a real-world, themed design problem, emphasizing the development of: research and observation, criticalthinking, problem solving, verbal and visual communication, creative expression and presentation skills.
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Design LAB is a program of the Architectural Foundation of Cincinnati
AFC enriches the Greater Cincinnati community by connecting people with the places where we live, learn, work and play. Through our programming and educational outreach, we inspire public engagement in shaping the built environment. for more information about AFC, visit architecturecincy.org Kit H. Anderson Executive Director Catrina C. Kolshorn Education Director Book Design + Illustrations John Stoughton / Quinn Kummer / David Corns
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