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The story of Architecture for Humanity - Cameron Sinclair
Architecture for Humanity(AfH) is a nonprofit design services firm founded by Cameron Sinclair in 1999. An organisation who helping to build a more sustainable future through the power of professional design.
By tapping a network of more than 40,000 professionals willing to lend time and expertise to help those who would not otherwise be able to afford their services, Architecture for Humanity brings design, construction and development services where they are most critically needed, focusing particularly on post disaster regions such as Haiti, New Orleans, India and Sri Lanka.
Architecture for Humanity in Haiti
Reconstruction from Haiti Onward on Vimeo.
Cameron Sinclair TED Prize talk 2006: Open-source architecture to house the world
Haiti Rebuild
Each year 10,000 people directly benefit from structures designed by Architecture for Humanity with their advocacy, training and outreach programs impact an additional 50,000 people annually. Channelling the resources of the global funding community to meaningful projects that make a difference locally. From conception to completion, Architecture fo Humanity manage all aspects of the design and construction process. They work with community groups, aid organizations, housing developers, government agencies, corporate divisions, and foundations.
Architecture for Humanity - Frontline World Report after the tsunami
Thoughtful, inclusive design creates lasting change in communities by:
• Alleviating poverty and providing access to water, sanitation, power and essential services
• Bringing safe shelter to communities prone to disaster and displaced populations
• Rebuilding community and creating neutral spaces for dialogue in post-conflict areas
• Mitigating the effects of rapid urbanization in unplanned settlements
• Creating spaces to meet the needs of those with disabilities and other at-risk populations
• Reducing the footprint of the built environment and addressing climate change
Architecture for Humanity developed the Open Architecture Network. This groundbreaking on-line network empowers architects, designers, builders and their clients to share architectural plans and drawings. All plans are shared through an open-source model and can be freely downloaded by all.
Cameron Sinclair - World Economic Forum - Young Global Leaders
Cameron Sinclair talking at Authors@google
ARTICLE: Give me shelter: Architecture for Humanity responding to disaster (The Guardian)