History

D4C was founded in 2018 based on a summer course Design Impact Laboratory established by Karim Najjar at AUB. D4C offers year-round programs about community-based design to young professionals across Lebanon

Goals

D4C bridges the gap between academia and the professional world by providing practical experiences and opportunities for young professionals in real-life community-based projects. We develop innovative, low-tech solutions for sustainable development

Mentoring young professionals

- 16 mentored young professionals in the field of Community-Based Design annually

Project development and implementation

- 6 developed project proposals that improve the quality of life of local communities

- 2 implemented architectural projects that reinforce the social cohesion between communities

Activities

Mentoring young professionals

- Partner with different Universities across Lebanon.

- Provide Community-based design and placemaking lectures

- Provide participatory community engagement lectures

- Provide environmental and sustainable design lectures

- Coaching and mentoring through D4C ongoing projects

Project design and Development

- Create innovative low-tech solutions for socially conscious design

- Create human-centered designs

- Use a participatory approach in design and project development

- Design projects that improve the quality of life in communities

- Enhance the well-being of vulnerable households

- Link communities, NGOs, and local authorities

Project Implementation

- Implement projects in partnership with targeted communities

- Create internship opportunities for young professionals

- Provide job opportunities for mentees

- Construct climate-responsive communal spaces

- Encourage local productions

Community Center Creation

- Creating community-responsive centers

- Designing low-tech innovative spaces

- Developing climate-responsive spaces

- Providing essential needs for targeted communities

Involved Projects

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Social Circus

A Social Circus uses art as a medium for self-improvement, social skills, and well-being of vulnerable and marginalized people

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Community-Based Design Program

D4C’s Mentoring Program is offered to young professionals interested in developing their knowledge, skills, and hands-on competencies

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