Posts about Building BRC

Follow the stories of building an annual desert metropolis.

Rangers: Navigators at the Edge of Chaos

July 19, 2016 By Guest Post

by Librarian Black Rock Rangers are participants who volunteer a portion of their time at Burning Man in service of ...Read More

July 14, 2016 By DaveX

I am sure there are hundreds of tales that tell the full story of the Art Department, but I will ...Read More

July 11, 2016 By Kez Quin

Since 1995, every Burner — old school and new breed alike — has passed through the Café at some point. ...Read More

May 13, 2016 By Census Team

By Tammy Lesueur As a longtime Burning Man participant, I know planning arrival and departure is something we all talk ...Read More

January 5, 2016 By Will Chase

Tinkering, invention and innovation — take a sonic deep-dive into making and the art of Burning Man. ...Read More

October 7, 2015 By Summer Burkes

Line sweeps are the DPW’s primary method of cleaning the desert after Burning Man. Participants well-educated in the event’s Leave ...Read More

October 3, 2015 By John Curley

There was a thin morning sun illuminating the steps of the Saloon as workers gathered to hear whether the playa ...Read More

October 3, 2015 By Summer Burkes

Black Rock City got hit with some harsh wind this year. Not as apocalyptically near-tornado-level wind as the playa can ...Read More

October 2, 2015 By John Curley

Hi all, we're subbing today for the very capable Hun and her Resto blog cohort Summer Burkes to bring you ...Read More