This study looks at affordable housing in South Dallas beginning with what the city often leaves behind, discarded and donated building materials.  The goal is ambitious but straightforward. Stretch every dollar while creating homes that carry dignity, resilience, and long-term value.  Since 2023, the studio has studied and identified potential supply chains through material recovery programs, demolition crews, and local suppliers to see how overlooked resources can be reimagined as permanent housing.  

Dallas continues to face serious housing pressures. Evictions remain among the highest in the country, the unhoused population is rising, and durable affordable options are scarce.  The study responds with a replicable prototype that turns salvage and surplus into the foundation for permanent communities. The aim is to be resourceful, resilient, and dignified in both design and delivery.