Barkitecture
For more than 40 years the Mid-Missouri Chapter of AIA has worked together with the community to inspire the creation of a valuable, healthy, secure and more sustainable built environment for our two-legged brethren.
But what about our best friends? Shouldn't the mission of our profession strive to include our four
legged companions, to protect and enhance their world too?
AIA Mid-Missouri is proud to be an integral part of BARKITECTURE in support of the Central Missouri Humane
Society. We applaud those teams who have taken the lead in this effort and encourage you to be a part of
the design solution too. WOOF!
Our inaugural competition in 2011, sponsored by our local Committee on the Environment (COTE), saw the custom design and construction of seven amazing dog houses by local architects and students. After they were displayed in the courthouse plaza, the houses were auctioned and the entire proceeds were donated to the Central Misouri Humane Society.
 Bau Wau Haus by Renner Howell Architects |
 Good Dog Hotel by Peckham & Wright Architects |
 Four-legged critics ready to make their selections for Dog's Choice Award |
 House of Pawsabilities by Girl Scout Troop 70262 |
 (L to R) Robbie Price, AIA Mid-Missouri President; Nick Peckham, AIA Mid-Missouri COTE Chair; John Schrum, CMHS Board President; Alan Allert, CMHS Executive Director |
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 Happy Camper by USGBC Student Group |
2011 Barkitecture Dog House Competition
Winners Dog's Choice Award - House of Pawsabilities / Happy Camper (tie) Kid's Choice Award - House of Pawsabilities People's Choice Award - Bau Wau Haus Architect's Choice - Good Dog Hotel Most Sustainable - Bau Wau Haus |
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 Casa 'Daugi' by Simon Oswald Architecture |
 Snoopy Dreams Green by Peckham & Wright Architects |
 Dog-Gone-By by Columbia Area Career Center Welding / Argricultural Mechanics Class |