Articles about the competition

Sponsors' Web Sites
Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston

Boston Society of Architects/AIA

Kevin P. Martin & Associates, P.C.

CHAPA

ICON Architecture, Inc.

About the Competition
  How To Participate
  Participating Developers
  The Proposal
  Who To Contact
  Resources
   
 
 
 
 
RESOURCES: WORKSHOPS & MATERIALS

The faculty advisors (see link at left), mentors (see link at left) and development organizations (see link at left) are valuable resources, and students shouldn't hesitate to benefit from their expertise. Teams can also contact the student coordinating committee, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, CHAPA, or the Boston Society of Architects/AIA as questions arise.

In addition, students should be sure to take advantage of the following Affordable-Housing Design and Development Workshops and reference materials.

Affordable-Housing Design and Development Workshops
On March 10, 2010, Peter Macero, vice president, RBS Citizens, N.A. and Steven Heiken, vice president and senior principal, ICON Architecture, inc., addressed the student teams concerning issues with affordable-housing finance and underwriting and sustainable design. Summaries of their presentations are included below.

Steve Heikin: Affordable Housing and Sustainable Design
Peter Macero: Affordable Housing Finance and Underwriting (not yet available)


See the timeline for a schedule and locations.

Recommended Reference Materials
Affordable Housing Design Advisor

Smart Growth Network

Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)


The Greater Boston Housing Report Card 2009

For more information on affordable housing, please read the State of the Nation's Housing, a report published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies.

Through its Civic Initiative for New England, the Boston Society for Architects (BSA) explores the challenges of growth and sprawl in New England. On the BSA's Web site, you can find research, public forums, design charettes, summaries of current and past reports, and event listings.

For information on community development, visit the American Planning Association's Web site.

 

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