About Us
One Passion, Four Teams
We are an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate and graduate students at UC Berkeley with a shared passion for sustainability in the built environment. THIMBY, Con-create, Consulting and Media & Outreach together form SHAC’s community and vibrant team.
SHAC’s Teams: At a Glance
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ConCreate works in collaboration to design the Samoan Community Development Center, renovate the garden and courtyard, and a new partnership with Berkeley Student Farms
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Consulting focuses on policy projects related to sustainable design, architecture, and construction.
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Tiny House in My Backyard is working on designing and building THIMBY 3.1 this semester, a tiny house located in Richmond, CA.
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Media works to visualize SHAC’s story. Content includes social media, website updates, newsletter publications, interviews with stakeholders, and assigned Build Day media staff.
What We Believe In
Energy
We utilize sustainable systems and technologies, including solar panels, behavior-adaptive electrical systems, greywater filtration, high-performing insulation materials, and energy usage tracking sensors.
Scalability
We hope to create models that are scalable and cost-effective through modular development processes that compound our social and environment impact towards green living and sustainable design practices.
Accessibility
We aim to democratize environmentally sustainable technology and affordable housing through education, community engagement, and partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits.
Education
We train our members in all disciplines from architecture, engineering, social policy, to urban planning, providing an interdisciplinary perspective to approaching real world issues, not limited to housing.
