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Finally, the organization seeks to foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives. |
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In 2005 Architecture for Humanity received the Index Award to Improve Life (community) and in 2006 was awarded the Rave Award for Architecture by [[Wired Magazine]] and the Innovation of the Year as part of the Observer Newspapers' Ethical Awards. In March 2006 its' co-founder [[Cameron Sinclair]] was awarded the 2006 Ted Prize which awards its' recipients 'One wish to change the world'. As a result the organization is working with a number of large technology companies and [[Creative Commons]] to develop the [[Open Architecture Network]][http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org], an open source system for supporting sustainable and humanitarian design and architecture. This network will include project management, file sharing, a resource database and an online collaborative design tool. A beta version of this site will launch on March 8, 2007 at the 2007 TED Conference |
In 2005 Architecture for Humanity received the Index Award to Improve Life (community) and in 2006 was awarded the Rave Award for Architecture by [[Wired Magazine]] and the Innovation of the Year as part of the Observer Newspapers' Ethical Awards. In March 2006 its' co-founder [[Cameron Sinclair]] was awarded the 2006 Ted Prize which awards its' recipients 'One wish to change the world'. As a result the organization is working with a number of large technology companies and [[Creative Commons]] to develop the [[Open Architecture Network]][http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org][http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,72902-0.html], an open source system for supporting sustainable and humanitarian design and architecture. This network will include project management, file sharing, a resource database and an online collaborative design tool. A beta version of this site will launch on March 8, 2007 at the 2007 TED Conference |
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In 2006 the book, Design Like You Give A Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises, edited by the organization was released by [[Metropolis Books]] and [[Thames and Hudson]]. This publication offers a history of the movement toward socially conscious design and profiles over 80 projects that have impacted the lives of communities around the world. |
In 2006 the book, Design Like You Give A Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises, edited by the organization was released by [[Metropolis Books]] and [[Thames and Hudson]]. This publication offers a history of the movement toward socially conscious design and profiles over 80 projects that have impacted the lives of communities around the world. |
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Revision as of 04:20, 9 March 2007
Architecture for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks architectural solutions to humanitarian crises and brings design services to communities in need. It was founded in 1999 by Cameron Sinclair and Kate Stohr.
The organization is currently providing design services and funding for reconstruction in India, Indonesia and Sri Lanka following the devastating Indian Ocean Tsunami as well as long term sustainable rebuilding on the Gulf Coast of the United States after Hurricane Katrina. Past initiatives also include a number of international design competitions including Siyathemba youth sports and HIV/AIDS outreach facility; Outreach - Design Ideas for Mobile Health Clinic to Combat HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa; and Transitional Housing for Kosovo's Returning Refugees.
Architecture for Humanity aims to promote humanitarian and social design through partnerships, advocacy and education based programs. To that end, they have consulted with government bodies and relief organizations on a number of projects, including landmine clearance programs and playground building in the Balkans; transitional housing for IDPs in Afghanistan, Sudan and Grenada; school building in Tanzania; and earthquake reconstruction assistance in Pakistan, Turkey and Iran.
Finally, the organization seeks to foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives.
In 2005 Architecture for Humanity received the Index Award to Improve Life (community) and in 2006 was awarded the Rave Award for Architecture by Wired Magazine and the Innovation of the Year as part of the Observer Newspapers' Ethical Awards. In March 2006 its' co-founder Cameron Sinclair was awarded the 2006 Ted Prize which awards its' recipients 'One wish to change the world'. As a result the organization is working with a number of large technology companies and Creative Commons to develop the Open Architecture Network[1][2], an open source system for supporting sustainable and humanitarian design and architecture. This network will include project management, file sharing, a resource database and an online collaborative design tool. A beta version of this site will launch on March 8, 2007 at the 2007 TED Conference
In 2006 the book, Design Like You Give A Damn: Architectural Responses to Humanitarian Crises, edited by the organization was released by Metropolis Books and Thames and Hudson. This publication offers a history of the movement toward socially conscious design and profiles over 80 projects that have impacted the lives of communities around the world.
"Architecture for Humanity represents the finest of the new breed of architectural leadership, employing architectural skills and directing them for the larger good," wrote Robert Ivy, editor of Architectural Record about the organization. "Committed, unapologetically architectural in name and mission, Architecture for Humanity stands up for people in need."