In addition to our other study tour visits, our class was able to visit the Seattle Center's exhibit with the House of the Immediate Future, a project put on by Habitat for Humanity. Touring through the space provided a great example of efficient use of space, however as design students, we found a few areas that were poorly planned (oops!). Otherwise, their use of space and consideration of various household necessities were very smart and innovative. Sustainable materials and practices were also fully integrated into the design and provided a great opportunity for our students to learn about utilizing such practices. Although some ideas of the designers didn't seem bery practical (such as placing solar panels outside of a home that is set to be built in one of the rainiest areas of the country). Otherwise, it was an incredibly informative visit and I hope to become involved with habitat for humanity in the future both as a student and as a designer.
