Barkitecture is inspired by Fred Albert's delightful 1999 book, Barkitecture (click here to find it on Amazon). The book featured "some of the most inspired and fantastic abodes for dogs ever built," designed by notable architects like Wright, Gwathmey, Antoine Predock, Centerbrook and NBBJ. Since the publishing of the book, Barkitecture events have popped up around the US as popular charity events and competitions.

Barkitecture 2007 and Dogtown, FL are brought to you as a partnership between the Marion Cultural Alliance, Inc. and the Humane Society of Marion County to bring awareness to the needs of homeless animals and to demonstrate the awesome power of the arts to change lives. Together, we — you, the Humane Society and MCA — can help build a better community for people and pets.