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
Included in
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.