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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The acronym for do it yourself - DIY - is ~~a term~~ used to describe the concept of repairing, building or resolving an assortment of issues (including those that are not construction related). It is generally understood to mean the task has been addressed without requiring the assistance of professionals ~~or expert consultants~~.	+	The acronym for do it yourself - DIY - is used to describe the concept of self-repairing, building or resolving an assortment of issues (including those that are not construction related). It is generally understood to mean the task has been addressed without requiring the assistance of professionals.

	In direct contrast to this concept, the term do it together - or DIT - has been introduced in conjunction with architecture and communal collaboration, particularly in the area of residential buildings.		In direct contrast to this concept, the term do it together - or DIT - has been introduced in conjunction with architecture and communal collaboration, particularly in the area of residential buildings.
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−	In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both ~~literal~~ and ~~figurative~~), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may ~~invite~~ members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed ~~youth~~ from the community.	+	In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both literally and figuratively), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may involve members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed people from the community.

−	Also referred to as a type of open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture, DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the ~~profession~~, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share ~~their assorted~~ applicable skills and ~~will inevitably~~ infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.	+	Also referred to as a type of open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture, DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the traditional construction professions, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share any applicable skills and infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.

	= Changing the dynamics =		= Changing the dynamics =
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	As an emerging ideology, DIT architecture is a by product of the crowd funding era. It breaks established business conventions associated with client-architect relationships and changes the dynamic of who controls the process.		As an emerging ideology, DIT architecture is a by product of the crowd funding era. It breaks established business conventions associated with client-architect relationships and changes the dynamic of who controls the process.

−	Instead of being ~~beholden to~~ decisions dictated by an external consultant, the participants in a DIT architecture arrangement take on ~~various~~ responsibilities, including decision making, materials sourcing and even the building process itself. And while an architect may provide a baseline starting point, it is up to the collaborative community to take the project through to completion - and then live in it and continue adding to it.	+	Instead of being driven by decisions dictated by an external consultant, the participants in a DIT architecture arrangement take on key responsibilities, including decision making, materials sourcing and even the building process itself. And while an architect may provide a baseline starting point, it is up to the collaborative community to take the project through to completion - and then live in it and continue adding to it.

−	DIT architecture is intended to have a less formal, more “human” sensibility, with the purpose of ~~creating~~ a place that projects a sense of togetherness both in its creation and its use~~. And like DIY concepts, the purpose of DIT is to achieve the desired outcome through grassroots collaboration and common resources - without relying on professionals or experts~~.	+	DIT architecture is intended to have a less formal, more “human” sensibility, with the purpose of developing a place that projects a sense of togetherness both in its creation and its use.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both literal and figurative), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may invite members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed youth from the community.		In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both literal and figurative), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may invite members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed youth from the community.

−	Also referred to as open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture, DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the profession, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share their assorted applicable skills and will inevitably infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.	+	Also referred to as a type of open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture, DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the profession, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share their assorted applicable skills and will inevitably infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.

	= Changing the dynamics =		= Changing the dynamics =

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	In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both literal and figurative), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may invite members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed youth from the community.		In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both literal and figurative), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may invite members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed youth from the community.

−	Also referred to as open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the profession, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share their assorted applicable skills and will inevitably infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.	+	Also referred to as open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture, DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the profession, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share their assorted applicable skills and will inevitably infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.

	= Changing the dynamics =		= Changing the dynamics =

−	As an emerging ideology, DIT architecture is a by product of the ~~crowdfunding~~ era. It breaks established business conventions associated with client-architect relationships and changes the dynamic of who controls the process.	+	As an emerging ideology, DIT architecture is a by product of the crowd funding era. It breaks established business conventions associated with client-architect relationships and changes the dynamic of who controls the process.

	Instead of being beholden to decisions dictated by an external consultant, the participants in a DIT architecture arrangement take on various responsibilities, including decision making, materials sourcing and even the building process itself. And while an architect may provide a baseline starting point, it is up to the collaborative community to take the project through to completion - and then live in it and continue adding to it.		Instead of being beholden to decisions dictated by an external consultant, the participants in a DIT architecture arrangement take on various responsibilities, including decision making, materials sourcing and even the building process itself. And while an architect may provide a baseline starting point, it is up to the collaborative community to take the project through to completion - and then live in it and continue adding to it.

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= Introduction =

The acronym for do it yourself - DIY - is a term used to describe the concept of repairing, building or resolving an assortment of issues (including those that are not construction related). It is generally understood to mean the task has been addressed without requiring the assistance of professionals or expert consultants.

In direct contrast to this concept, the term do it together - or DIT - has been introduced in conjunction with architecture and communal collaboration, particularly in the area of residential buildings.

= Origins =

The term DIT is borrowed from the language of cohousing. Cohousing is a method of living that has become established in several countries around the world. Created and run by residents, cohousing developments are communities where people not only know their neighbours but actively manage their neighbourhood alongside them.

The idea of DIT architecture builds on the cohousing concept to form a collective approach to the design and construction of neighbourhoods.

= The purpose of DIT architecture =

In DIT architecture, not only does the construction process become a form of community building (both literal and figurative), it also becomes part of a training method for those interested in learning new skills and participating in the programme. In addition to encouraging residents, DIT architecture may invite members of non-profit organisations, volunteers and unemployed youth from the community.

Also referred to as open-source architecture or crowd sourced architecture DIT architecture involves people who may be outside the profession, but who are invested in the outcome of the project. Ideally, they are motivated to share their assorted applicable skills and will inevitably infuse the “co-created” outcome with their various social experiences and cultural backgrounds.

= Changing the dynamics =

As an emerging ideology, DIT architecture is a by product of the crowdfunding era. It breaks established business conventions associated with client-architect relationships and changes the dynamic of who controls the process.

Instead of being beholden to decisions dictated by an external consultant, the participants in a DIT architecture arrangement take on various responsibilities, including decision making, materials sourcing and even the building process itself. And while an architect may provide a baseline starting point, it is up to the collaborative community to take the project through to completion - and then live in it and continue adding to it.

DIT architecture is intended to have a less formal, more “human” sensibility, with the purpose of creating a place that projects a sense of togetherness both in its creation and its use. And like DIY concepts, the purpose of DIT is to achieve the desired outcome through grassroots collaboration and common resources - without relying on professionals or experts.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Beta City: Temporary, Collaborative City Design.
* Cohousing.
* Community-led housing.
* Creating strong communities – measuring social sustainability in new housing development.
* Digital socialism and the non-planners.

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