About
Dan Harding is Professor of Architecture and Community Design+Build at Clemson University's Richard A. McMahan School of Architecture. He serves as Acting Director of the School and Director of the Community Research and Design Center (CR+DC), leading initiatives that integrate social, economic, and environmental sustainability into community development. His academic credentials include an M.Arch from Clemson University and a B.A. in Architecture from UNC Charlotte.
Research Focus: Harding explores the intersection of public space, social justice, and sustainable design through community-engaged projects. His methodology emphasizes:
- Constructive education systems
- Affordable creative housing solutions
- Recreation and local food infrastructure
- Stakeholder participation frameworks
- Design-build as a tool for community empowerment
Awards & Leadership:
- Fellow of Clemson University Institute for Parks
- Service-Learning Faculty Fellow
- Inaugural Creative Professors at Clemson member
- Developed off-campus architecture program in Genoa, Italy
- Robert Mills Professor (2015/16)
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