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Design and Build Lab

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CAS Dean's Office 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8012 United States

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The place where ideas become physical

The Design and Build Lab is a digital fabrication, rapid prototyping, and experimentation space at American University, located in the Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building and established February 12, 2018. DaBL serves as an educational resource to all students, staff, and faculty of AU. Our continuing mission is to teach our members toÌýcreate things to solve problemsÌýthrough hands-on experience in designing and building.Ìý

DaBL

Two students work with a laptop, a small computer and a circuit board.

Members of the AU community can learn how to get involved by checking out our membership page. All members have access to the tools housed in DaBL, some of which can be found on our equipment page. Educational resources include our staff of Creative and Technical Specialists (CaTS), who are thoroughly trained students who can aid in lab support.

Need inspiration for a project? Check out our projects page to see some previous work. Be sure to follow all our social media accounts for updates throughout the year. If you have any questions, please send us an email.