Architecture for Humanity
F.L.O.E.! Is Bringing Earthbag Construction to Rural Nepal
F.L.O.E.! (For the Love of Earthbags!) is a design project in rural Nepal that is bringing the sustainable building method of earthbag construction to mountain communities. The project is an initiative
AIA and Architecture for Humanity Team Up To Help Architects Respond To Disasters
Last month the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and nonprofit Architecture for Humanity teamed up to launch ArchitectsRebuild.org, a new website that promises to help architects contribute to
Architecture For Humanity Launches “I Love Architecture” Campaign
For the next four months, Architecture For Humanity is running an “I Love Architecture” campaign, and co-Founder Cameron Sinclair is asking us to “put down the coffee for a moment and spend minutes
Architecture For Humanity Partners with AIA to Further Disaster Relief Efforts
If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved with the good humanitarian work of Architecture For Humanity, there’s an even better chance to volunteer now through your local chapters. The
Architecture for Humanity Reports They’ve Helped Tens of Thousands in the Wake of the Haiti Earthquake
When a massive earthquake struck Haiti two years ago today, the damage was staggering. Hundreds of thousands of people were displaced and entire towns were reduced to rubble. In the wake of the
Buy PACT and Architecture for Humanity’s New Undies and Help Rebuild a Village in Japan
We all know how important our undergarments are in our daily lives but did you know they could provide a totally different kind of support than what you’re used to? Yesterday, PACT unveiled its new
Architecture for Humanity Acquires Non-Profit Journalism Site Worldchanging
One of Inhabitat’s favorite non-profits, Architecture for Humanity, has just expanded their reach by acquiring the non-profit media site Worldchanging. Architecture for Humanity (AFH) is a
Please Help Us Reach Our Goal of Donating $10,000 to Rebuild Japan!
YOUR CLICK COULD BE THE ONE THAT GETS US $10,000 TO REBUILD JAPAN! If you’ve been wanting to do something to help the thousands of victims of the natural disasters that tore through Japan a few
INTERVIEW: We Talk with Architecture for Humanity Founder Cameron Sinclair
A few years ago, I sat down with Cameron Sinclair to talk about his recently-launched Open Architecture Network. He describes it as a “gift to the design community” with a simple mission:
Join Global Pecha Kucha Friday in San Franciso and Help Raise Money for Japan
Pecha Kucha Night is a design community event that was devised in Tokyo in 2003 to bring together young creatives to meet, network, and show their work in public. This Friday the 16th, Yoshi’s SF
Tune in to the Live 4 Sendai Online Fundraising Event Right Now!
From the earthquake in Japan to the subsequent tsunami and Fukushima nuclear disaster, the island nation is currently experiencing its worst crisis since World War 2. If you’re eager to help but not
VIDEO: Cameron Sinclair Talks About How Architecture For Humanity Can Help Japan
There’s a long road to recovery for the people of Japan, and much still needs to be done to quell the chaos from the earthquake and tsunami. Architecture For Humanity, which is now in 10th year of
Blaanc Borderless Architecture Unveils Green Mexican Sports Center
The community of San Pedro Apóstol in rural Mexico is set to benefit from a fantastic new sustainable sports center designed by the Portuguese office Blaanc Borderless Architecture in partnership with
ARTfarm Project Turns Gritty New York Streets Into a Green Haven
Architecture For Humanity New York Studio (AFHny) took back a bit of the streets this year with the installation of their socially innovative and beautifully designed ARTFarm project. Located in the
VIDEO: Architecture for Humanity is Helping Haiti Rebuild
Architecture for Humanity is network of over 40,000 design professionals around the world who donate their services to helping to improve lives of people in need. Every year they build buildings and
Architecture For Humanity and A Different Approach to Haiti
Red+Housing Emergency Housing by OBRA Architects Inhabitat recently wrote about Emergency Shelters and Disaster Relief For The People of Haiti and how Shipping Containers Could Provide Disaster Relief For
Winners of the 2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classrooms
Several months ago, Architecture for Humanity, in partnership with Orient Global, put designers all around the world to the test in their 2009 Open Architecture Challenge for the Classroom of the Future.
Students Design Shelter for High Bridge
This past spring, New York City’s Architecture for Humanity chapter (AFHny) partnered with Parsons School of Continuing Education in the spirit of volunteerism to offer a design studio for high
Open Architecture Network Challenge 2009: Classroom
Architecture for Humanity, in partnership with Orient Global, has launched the latest Open Architecture Network Challenge, and this time they’re calling on all designers to redesign the global
2007 AMD Open Architecture Challenge winners announced!
Architecture for Humanity and AMD recently announced the winners of its 2007 AMD Open Architecture Challenge. Each year the competition addresses architects and designers around the world, seeking
HELP AFH HELP MYANMAR CYCLONE VICTIMS
Always quick to act, Architecture For Humanity is quickly pulling together efforts to offer design services to the survivors left in Cyclone Nargis’ wake this past Saturday. With more than two
REMINDER: Inhabitat San Francisco Holiday Party TONIGHT!
CALLING ALL SAN FRANCISCO INHABITANTS! Our Inhabitat holiday party is TONIGHT, FRIDAY Dec. 14th! If you want to come and still haven’t RSVPed, please do so ASAP! We are co-hosting this party with
AFH SoCal Fires Fundraiser Tomorrow in San Francisco!
In response to the recent Southern California wildfires, Architecture For Humanity’s San Francisco Chapter is co-hosting a fundraiser for the rebuilding efforts TOMORROW NIGHT in San Francisco with
Help Support AFH California Wild Fire Response!
As the fires in California continue to rage, Architecture for Humanity is already on the move, with architects planning reconstruction, and the local Los Angeles and San Diego chapters helping families
AMD OPEN ARCHITECTURE CHALLENGE LAUNCHES TODAY!
The AMD Open Architecture Challenge launches TODAY- Architecture for Humanity’s biggest and most ambitious design competition to date. The open, international design competition is co-sponsored by
HELP PERU EARTHQUAKE RECONSTRUCTION!
Following a ground-rocking 7.9 earthquake that hit central Peru last Wednesday evening destroying nearby towns and killing hundreds, Architecture For Humanity has launched a Peru Earthquake Reconstruction
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