ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference: NEW HOUSING PARADIGMS

January 9-11, 2025

Presented at the 2025 ACSA/AIA Intersections Research Conference: NEW HOUSING PARADIGMS in Austin, Texas, this research explores innovative housing solutions for the Navajo Nation that balance sustainability, resilience, and cultural heritage. With challenges such as a dispersed population, limited infrastructure, and a harsh climate, the study examines how emerging design-build technologies can support adaptive, community-driven housing models. By combining a systematic literature review with a collaborative studio-based methodology, the research engages architectural students and Navajo community members in co-designing prototypes that integrate traditional Navajo values with modern sustainable practices.