Nine Myths And One Rule
The nine myths and one rule about Architecture for Humanity 1. We are just individual designers While we do have a large number of individuals… Read More »Nine Myths And One Rule
Architecture for Humanity provides professional design services to community groups, non-governmental organizations, funding agents, social entrepreneurs and other not-for-profit organizations.Using design as a tool, we empower our partners to build a more sustainable future. |
Focus AreasDisaster Mitigation and Reconstruction Poverty alleviation Design innovation for at-risk populations Addressing climate change through sustainable design |
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Buildings not only have a physical footprint – they have an ethical footprint.
For us sustainability is about more than building green. We think about how a building will affect the environment, how it will improve the lives and livelihoods of its occupants, and its impact on future generations, including its vulnerability to disaster. Above (left to right): Recycled clay bean curd pots provide sound attenuation in a community center in Lunawa, Sri Lanka by Design Fellow Susi Jane Platt. Community members earn income by building transitional schools by Design Fellow Jason Anderson in the wake of the Tsunami. Diagonally laid subflooring in a house designed by MC2 Architects for a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina provides lateral strength to protect the house from future hurricanes. |
What is the value of innovative design if it isn”t shared?
We believe that sustainable design solutions and resources should be accessible to all. To help design professionals share their knowledge we created the Open Architecture Network. The Open Architecture Network is an online community developed by Architecture for Humanity to provide open source access to design solutions. Learn more about the Open Architecture Network |
The nine myths and one rule about Architecture for Humanity 1. We are just individual designers While we do have a large number of individuals… Read More »Nine Myths And One Rule
For over a decade, Architecture for Humanity has facilitated the design, development and construction of facilities to enrich and empower communities around the world. We… Read More »Request Design Services
We approach design from the ground up. Design is the expression of a community’s vision for change. The design process encourages community groups to set… Read More »Benefits of Community Design