Timber (from material to the territory)

environmental-related teaching

Abstract

The forestry character of southern Chile and how this generates values associated with the timber industry, architecture and communities, has defined the agenda of the Practice Studio of the Universidad San Sebastian’s Architecture School. It seeks to understand and promote the reciprocal and systematic relationship between academia, social organizations and the possibilities offered by the local industry. The Service-Learning methodology is used, as an architectural office, developing projects up to the detail stage so that they can later be applied for funds for their execution. It is expected to strengthen students' transversal skills, with a strong component of social responsibility, seeking to contribute to the country's problems with a national solution.