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Village Homes

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Project description:

This short film and tabletop interactive map exhibit are part of an exhibition at the UC Davis Design Museum that takes an engaging and critical look at the visionary housing development of Village Homes in Davis, California, an example of sustainable and community living, energy efficiency and design, and a model for adapting to today’s climate crisis. This community and public exhibition tells a 50 year story of sustainability research and radical planning that is uniquely influenced by students, faculty and staff at UC Davis and still remains deeply relevant today.

Location:
Village Homes - West Davis
Grant funding amount:
$10001-20000
Grant cycle:
Fall 2024
Project status:
In Progress
Project leaders:
  • Florie Mankarious Project Lead
  • Kelly Kankowski
  • Abigail Wong
  • Timothy McNeil Professor, Department of Design
UN Sustainable Development Goals associated with project:
2-Zero hunger
3-Good health and well-being
7-Affordable and clean energy
11-Sustainable cities and communities
12-Responsible consumption and production
13-Climate action
15-Life on land
16-Peace, justice and strong institutions