+ We believe in honoring the dynamic, social and environmental contexts in which our projects develop, and that these contexts should shape the design and construction process.
SPARC-IT-PLACE
How can we reinvigorate community and help establish local small businesses through temporary and flexible space ?
See how Design Draw Build and David Baker Architects along with the help of community-led charrettes came up with a solution
GREYWATER RECAPTURE
Faced with increased droughts and water-use restrictions could greywater reuse and recapture be the future for arid California?
See how Design Draw Build has already implemented greywater systems in their residential work.
LA ADU COMPETITION
Cities across the US are facing an ongoing affordable housing crisis. 3 bills were passed in 2016 to help remediate the housing shortage in Los Angeles. See how Design Draw Build proposed the use of accessory dwelling units to combat the growing problem of homelessness in Los Angeles.
GREENING THE PORT OF OAKLAND
How could the implementation of energy storage and electric vehicle charging for transport vehicles help a community achieve climate change goals?
See Design Draw Build’s proposal for the Port of Oakland.
SCRAPER BIKE LIBRARY
How supporting local initiatives focused on artistic expression for youth can benefit a community.
See DDB’s schematic design that was critical in attaining a $400,000 grant for the Scraper Bike Library.