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About Architecture for Humanity"There are many complicated things in building a school and thisnew building is not a building, it is a work of art, and we did that." Vivianne Vieux, Headmistress, cole La Dignit, Cayes Jacmel,

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Architecture for Humanity is a nonprofit design services firm founded in 1999. We are building amore sustainable future through the power of professional design.

By tapping a network of more than 50,000 professionals willing to lend time and expertise to help those

who would not otherwise be able to afford their services, we bring design, construction and

development services where they are most critically needed.

Each year 100,000 people directly benefit from structures designed by Architecture for Humanity. Ouradvocacy, training and outreach programs impact an additional 50,000 people annually. We channel the

resources of the global funding community to meaningful projects that make a difference locally. From

conception to completion, we manage all aspects of the design and construction process. Our clients

include community groups, aid organizations, housing developers, government agencies, corporate

divisions, and foundations.

Design is important to every aspect of our lives. It informs the places in which we live, work, learn, heal

and gather. We engage all stakeholders in the design process. We believe our clients are designers in

their own right.

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 is a catalyst for innovation. To foster knowledge sharing and promote best

practices, we developed the Open Architecture Network and after five years have merged it with the

Worldchanging platform (www.openarchitecturenetwork.org). This groundbreaking online networkempowers architects, designers, builders and their clients to share every aspect of their projects and

process in an open-source community. Drawings, documents, hi-res images, slideshows and more can

be freely downloaded and shared by all.

Design is the ultimate renewable resource. Join us in building safer, more sustainable and moreinnovative structuresstructures that are assets to their communities and an ongoing testament to the

ability of people to come together to envision a better future.

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Architecture for Humanity brings people who care about sustainable development together. We provide

a range of design and construction administration services to partners and clients through a global

network of design, development and construction professionals with local expertise and knowledge.

Design Advocates76,500 newsletter subscribers, 500+ professional affiliations globally

Local Chapters52 chapters in 13 countries with more than 6,470 volunteer design professionals

Design Fellowship Program20-35 design fellows in 12 countries dedicated to community based design projects globally for 6-monthto 1-year fellowships

Open Architecture Networkwww.openarchitecturenetwork.org First site to offer open source architectural plans, drawings and online viewing of CAD files

Ability to collaborate, manage projects remotely, and share design knowledge

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38,000 registered users

Social Media Twitter 187,000 followers and growing - @archforhumanity

Facebook 40,000 fans

Architecture for Humanity Website 85,000 monthly hits

Clients Community-based organizations: Pinsara Federation, League for Education and Development, Hope

Coordination Center, and others. Housing developers: Habitat for Humanity, Hope Coordination Center, and others.

Institutional and NGO clients: UN Habitat, AMD, FIFA, Nike, Oprahs Angel Network, Orient Global,

and many others.

Government: USAID, Parks Department of the City of New York, Office of Emergency Management

Architecture for Humanity on Frontline/The World, June 2008

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