Maximizing the Minimum

Robert proposes the project: Design a modern living space within 32 square feet. The class is split into two 25-person groups. Each group must choose a model to build, market, and present.

The model building process begins, and with that comes multiple changes

Team A Model Progression:

Team B Model Progression:

After each group decides on their final design, Rich opens up the wood shop and construction begins!

Team A:


The wood arrives and group memebers look over plans to figure out where to start.

The building process begins!

After each piece is built, the students start painting.


Team B:


Students use various tools to help shape and piece together each part of their structure.

Students paint each wall piece and curtains are sewn and ironed, ready to be put up in the finished product.

Meanwhile, the media group works on the press release, invitations, and flyers to promote the unveiling of the structures.




On Tuesday, both groups started to build on site, putting together each structure piece by piece

Group A:

The base is in place and ready to be built upon

group members bring in each pice of their structure.

The walls start to go up.

Next, the steps are put into place, with the help of all the group members.

Group B:

The four corner posts are put in place and the first wall is installed.

Canvas windows go in next, followed by the rest of the walls.

The base for the solid wall is set in.

The roof is set in place and screwed in.


The wall is installed and painted.

Next, the hardwood floor is set in place.

The step is created and Denise fashions the light fixtures.

The bed is installed..almost done!

light fixtures, curtains, and finishing touches are installed

The Final Products! :
Group A:

Group B:



Both Groups would like to extend a very special thanks to:
Builder's First Source
The Dize Company
Floor Coverings International of Kernersville (Teresa Odom)
Grand Rental Station
Guilford Builders
Jacob's Creek Stone Company Inc.
Lowe's
Reynolds, Smith, & Hills
Salem Fastener & Supply
Wolfe Homes

Group Members:
Group A:
-project managers: Sarah Bateman, Brittney Devaney
-design team: Adam Douglas, Johanna Kjesbu, Micah Martin, Christina Henry, Jackie Alvarez
-pre-fab: Lauren Kelly, Elise Hoffman, Renee Chaput, Meagan McClune, Sarah Mabry, Michael Hardiman
-construction documentation: Dani J.-S., Laura Hamilton, Kelsey McCool
-project documentation: Toby Haymore, Danielle Gardner
-budget & schedule: Amber Landis, Lauren Goodrum
-media/press: Katherine Atkinson
-site locators:Amber Harrell, Emily Lasky
-purchasers: Amy Hall, Candice Edwards

Group B:
-project manager: Renee Wilson, Alyssa Thrower
-design team:Katie Porter, Ashley McKinney, Kara Wolfe, Tim Robison, Cori Robinson
-pre-fab: Cody Odom, Lynette Sprague, Josh Molter, Amy Thomas, Caroline Vickery, Anna Roe
-construction documentation: Danette Walden, Crystal Nixon, Jessica Sanders
-project documentation: Kim Middlebrooks
-budget & schedule: Ruby Reeves, Megan Weatherly
-media/press: Ashley Warriner, Syd Scott
-site locators: Denise Smith, Kim Migaleddi
-purchasers: Jami Southern, Emily Pannell