Ruixin ZhangVisual journalist
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ETHS ‘Geometry in Construction’ house moves to its permanent home on Darrow Avenue

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A two-story house built by Evanston Township High School students moved to 2120 Darrow Ave. on Aug. 3, 2026. The Geometry in Construction course teaches math through homebuilding, with completed houses sold as affordable housing.

People watch on as the second-story model is set upon the first by a crane.
People watch on as the second-story model is set upon the first by a crane.Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
The house departed ETHS, traveled east on Lake Street, north on Dodge Avenue, east on Simpson Street and north on Darrow Avenue.
The house departed ETHS, traveled east on Lake Street, north on Dodge Avenue, east on Simpson Street and north on Darrow Avenue.Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Co-teachers of “Geometry in Construction” Matthew Kaiser (left) and Maryjoy Heineman in front of the assembled two-story house.
Co-teachers of “Geometry in Construction” Matthew Kaiser (left) and Maryjoy Heineman in front of the assembled two-story house.Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
An interior of the home.
An interior of the home.Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable
Ruixin Zhang / Evanston RoundTable