Class

Article

College

Caine College of the Arts

Department

Art and Design Department

Faculty Mentor

Holly Murdock

Presentation Type

Poster Presentation

Abstract

AWANAY is a boutique weaving company. AWANAY’s mission is to support dignity and provide continuous opportunity for rural weavers. The project aligns with this mission for community-centered development in rural regions.

Home to AWANAY’s skilled artisans, Blanca Pozo, Argentina faces environmental pressures, including extreme heat, flooding, and limited access to electricity and fresh water. Drawing on the history of Argentine architecture and global sustainable design principles, this project proposes solutions tailored to the local climate and culture. Through this approach, this design meets immediate challenges and fosters resilience and prosperity for generations of weavers to come.

Location

Logan, UT

Start Date

4-9-2025 3:30 PM

End Date

4-9-2025 4:20 PM

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Apr 9th, 3:30 PM Apr 9th, 4:20 PM

Weaving Freedom: A Sustainable and Autonomous Approach to Community Development in Rural Argentina

Logan, UT

AWANAY is a boutique weaving company. AWANAY’s mission is to support dignity and provide continuous opportunity for rural weavers. The project aligns with this mission for community-centered development in rural regions.

Home to AWANAY’s skilled artisans, Blanca Pozo, Argentina faces environmental pressures, including extreme heat, flooding, and limited access to electricity and fresh water. Drawing on the history of Argentine architecture and global sustainable design principles, this project proposes solutions tailored to the local climate and culture. Through this approach, this design meets immediate challenges and fosters resilience and prosperity for generations of weavers to come.