Explore Local Innovation: New Map Showcases Clemson Architecture Students’ Projects in Charleston

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The Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston (CAC.C) has introduced a new tool to display the work of students from the Architecture+communityBUILD certificate program. This interactive GIS story map lets users view seventeen permanent structures built by the students around Charleston since 2011. The map provides locations, detailed narratives, photographs, and addresses of these community projects.

Bradford Watson, the Director of CAC.C, and graduate student Erica Behm led the creation of this digital tool. They selected the GIS story map format to combine geographic mapping with visual representations of the projects. This format helps visitors easily locate and understand each project, enhancing its accessibility.

The story map includes three tours: the Peninsula Tour, the West Ashley Tour, and the James and Johns Island Tour. These tours can be accessed by walking, biking, or driving, catering to different user needs and promoting interaction with the architectural sites. This interaction aims to deepen public appreciation of the students' work in community development.

Watson highlighted the map's value for educational and community engagement, useful for prospective students, non-profit organizations, and the general public. The tours are organized by geographic regions and can be filtered by the type of community service provided, such as education, agriculture, or recreation. This organization showcases the program's broad impact on community needs.