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Prism Design LabMay 29, 2026

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What if middle school students could redesign cities sustainably?

After 5 workshops and engagement with 105 brilliant minds at Smith Middle School exploring Sustainable Architecture & Urban Design, we know this is possible. Through hands-on exploration and collaboration, they blended creativity with sustainability proposing urban design ideas rooted in green technology, resilient infrastructure, and community-centered planning. We have a conviction that the future of sustainable design is already taking shape. #prismdesignlab #artseducation #architecture #chapelhillarts #designthinking
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