I had the opportunity to spend two years living and working in East Africa, primarily Rwanda. I sought out to learn: a new culture, what the majority world looks like, earthen construction, architecture and engineering.

We would like to make a model micro-dwelling that could set an example of how houselessness can become an asset in a community.

Many researchers, engineers, designers and backyard hippies have found ways to quantify the work we do. Having structural approval and evidence-based design is how we can continue to shape our communities for the better.

For me, it's becoming more challenging to be authentic, vulnerable, and acquire deep relationships through social media... I am constantly redefining myself for my "close friends" to feel known.

Earthen floors are an affordable and locally available way to removed dirt floors in the rural communities in Rwanda. Sold at $2/sqm at EarthEnable in Rwanda, the floors have improved the health of over 1,000 families.

We set out on a mission to design and scale a home for under a thousand dollars for the people across rural Rwanda.

Millions of people are unhoused that are in need of affordable housing and there are affordable materials that are underutilized.

In the summer of 2019, I had the opportunity to travel through India to learn more about the amazing work being done with alternative materials in the construction industry. I traveled to Mumbai (also known as Bombay), Hyderabad and Eco-township Auroville.

I had the opportunity to spend two years living and working in East Africa, primarily Rwanda. I sought out to learn: a new culture, what the majority world looks like, earthen construction, architecture and engineering.