In this studio, students engaged in a series of design iterations and prototypes aimed at co-producing resilient housing systems tailored to the unique needs of the Navajo Nation. Emphasizing Augmented Adaptive Additive Manufacturing (AAAM), students explored how advanced digital fabrication technologies could be utilized to create adaptable and context-aware Resilient Housing (RH) solutions. The studio integrated computational design and additive manufacturing with culturally informed design practices, focusing on how these emerging technologies could address the socio-environmental challenges faced by the Navajo community.

Students gained hands-on experience with a range of digital fabrication tools, including 3D printing, robotic fabrication, and material prototyping. The studio not only developed technical skills but also encouraged critical thinking about the social, cultural, and environmental impacts of design decisions. Emphasis was placed on understanding the role of cultural heritage in shaping architectural practices and ensuring that the solutions developed were both technologically innovative and deeply rooted in the community’s identity.

The outcomes of this studio were presented during a final studio review, where students showcased the integration of resilient design-build systems and community empowerment through context-aware design. The work produced contributed to the ongoing discourse on how adaptive design technologies could foster resilience and cultural continuity within marginalized communities.