Transforming an American Legend: WSU Spokane Airstream Project

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Todd Beyreuther, clinical assistant professor, Interdisciplinary Design Institute, 509-335-5318, beyreuther@wsu.edu
Becki Meehan, WSU Spokane/WSU News Service, 509-358-7528, rmeehan@wsu.edu


Spokane, Wash.—Six graduate students from the Interdisciplinary Design Institute at WSU Spokane were just introduced to an American icon in the travel industry—a 1958 Airstream Overlander trailer. They have eight weeks to delve into the world of travel trailers and transform the interior into livable space all while exploring the sustainability issues of today's society and challenging the current image of the travel trailer industry.
The 26 foot trailer is the focus of a summer design studio—WSU Airstream Studio 2010. Led by clinical assistant professor, Todd Beyreuther—Master of Architecture students Shona Bose, Aaron Pasquale, Jeff Smith, and Brandon Patterson, and Master of Interior Design students Ashlee Holtman and Kait Tripp-Addison will not only redesign the trailer, but they will think about how its design can solve very global and economic issues related to mobility and living in small spaces.

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