[2] The students also take part in constructing the entire project themselves with the help of subs for mechanical/electrical/ and plumbing work.

Once certain aspects of the project are completed, code officials step in to inspect for proper construction methods.

Contrary to earlier contemporary prefabricated designs which allow for easier, cheaper constructions that can be assembled in a shorted time frame that typical housing projects, the studio has leaned toward two commercial projects the past two years.

[3] Each year roughly 22 students[4] enroll in the program with hopes of receiving their Masters and a prestigious building to add to their résumé.

The latest Studio 804 project, The Galileo's Pavilion[5] located on the Johnson County Community College campus[6] in Overland Park, KS, is expected to be the programs fifth consecutive LEED certified building under Dan Rockhill in the state of Kansas.