consists of a network of dedicated multi-disciplined professionals, students and the public that promotes collaboration,
awareness and provides a platform to realize tangible help for communities on a local and global level. With a good sense of sustainable design principles, we believe that we can make a difference through innovation, volunteerism, and partnership
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Architecture for Humanity is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that seeks architectural solutions to humanitarian
crisis and brings design services to communities in need. We believe that where resources and expertise are scarce,
innovative, sustainable and collaborative design can make a difference. By tapping a network of professionals willing to lend
their time and their talents to helping those who would not otherwise be able to afford their services, we support community development, help communities rebuild after disaster and provide pro bono design services to community partners around
the world. Through the power of professional design, we build safer, more sustainable and highly innovative structures
--structures that become assets to their communities and ongoing symbols of the ability of people to come together to
envision a better future. Our vision is one of a world where designers innovate globally to build housing, schools, clinics and
other essential infrastructure locally. We believe that this can be achieved not by replicating a design that was successful in
one situation in another, but by encouraging locally-inspired designs and by enabling these solutions to be shared and freely
adapted by all. To realize this vision, Architecture for Humanity created the Open Architecture Network, the first site on the
Web to provide access to open source architectural plans. Finally, through competitions, workshops, educational forums,
exhibitions, and other activities, we foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve
lives. For more information, go to
www.architectureforhumanity.org
