This document outlines Project 1a which requires students to construct paper and wood cubes that are each 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches. The objectives are to explore building materials, understand how material properties influence design, and recognize how a material's inherent qualities impact the design process. Students must design and build one cube from paper materials and one from wood. There will be two reviews - a preliminary model and an final project submission with documentation boards. The cubes will be graded on craftsmanship, modularity, adherence to dimensions, and design ingenuity.