The Value-Inclusive Design Model: A Pathway to Sustainable, Culturally Responsive, and Community-Driven Material Commons

The Value-Inclusive Design Model: A Pathway to Sustainable, Culturally Responsive, and Community-Driven Material Commons

The VID Model advocates for the incorporation of diverse stakeholder voices, particularly marginalized communities, in the design process. By prioritizing communal input, designers are encouraged to consider materials that are locally sourced, culturally significant, and regenerative. This approach not only strengthens community identity but also promotes sustainable material practices that align with the principles of radical material responsibility, thereby fostering a future that honors both people and the planet.

Presented by: 

Eric Harris, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, SSAC
Adjunct Professor
University of the District of Columbia
College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences
(CAUSES)
Department of Architecture & Urban Sustainability (DAUS)

An advocate for value-inclusive design practices, Eric Harris is an Adjunct Professor at the University of the District of Columbia in the Department of Architecture and Urban Sustainability and a fourth-year Ph.D. Candidate in Urban Leadership and Entrepreneurship in CAUSES (College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences. He integrates Professional Practices into his students’ learning experience. Eric earned his Master of Architecture from UDC and a Master of Fine Arts in Interior Architecture and Design from GWU. He advocates for social equity and inclusion in academia and professional practice.