Instructors generally select projects that have both community impact and design depth.
Many projects have real clients, some of whom use the student's designs for visual reference when trying to raise funds etc. In addition to making a design presentation to the Director and Staff, students conducted background research and produced a programming document to identify the special needs of the clients. A formal presentation of selected projects was made to Dr. Gene Hemp who approves the actual carry-through of such renovation projects on campus. The more difficult problems posed by a real client and the detailed programming involved in this team project helped improve students' creative problem solving skills. This type of project also helps students develop and improve their client interviewing techniques and helps them learn more about working in effective teams.