Architect: Studio Bondy Architecture
AIA East Bay and AIA San Francisco invite members and the public to join us as Project Architect Ted Arleo and Laura Rambin, AIA lead a tour of Studio Bondy’s new Guide Dogs for the Blind Student Residence in San Rafael.
Guide Dogs for the Blind is dedicated to providing people who are visually impaired with the opportunity to experience what a powerful partnership with a guide dog can mean—not only to their mobility, but to their quality of life. Every aspect of the built environment was considered part of the learning experience for students and their dogs -- from dining to outdoor dog runs and dog relieving areas -- and aims to reflect the students' everyday environment so that the instruction they receive with their guide dog will transfer to real-world application.
The new Student Residence we'll be touring serves as the primary living quarters for students while enrolled in a formal two week in-residence training program with their guide dogs. The facility includes guest suites, classrooms, dining room and kitchen, fitness room with spa, student lounge, and assembly room, as well as space for staff and volunteers. The project was designed to meet the City of San Rafael green building ordinance, which at that time was LEED Silver.
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We will also tour the kennel complex which includes the puppy kennel, training kennels, training equipment, the kennel kitchen, and the vet clinic!