“All design should be social impact design.” Architects Shelby Blessing and Beau Frail reflect on their work with Community First! Village, a micro-housing development to address chronic homelessness in Austin. They describe how their values drive their commitment to social impact design with the ultimate goal to uplift and empower people.
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