How did this design improve life?:
"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 this organization. "Committed, unapologetically architectural in name and mission, Architecture for Humanity stands up for people in need."

Architecture for Humanity's initiatives include international design competitions, for example: Outreach: Design Ideas for Mobile Health Clinic to Combat HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa (2001-2004) and Transitional Housing for Kosovo's Returning Refugees (1999-2000).

In addition to implementing design initiatives and competitions, Architecture for Humanity aims to promote humanitarian and social design through advocacy and education programs. The organisation have consulted with government bodies and relief organizations on a number of projects, including mine clearance programs and playground building in the Balkans; earthquake recovery assistance in Turkey and Iran; and refugee housing on the borders of Afghanistan.

At the university level, architecture and design programs around the world uses the organisations competitions and design criteria as a model for semester-long projects. Elementary and high school students have also benefited from their design initiatives through after-school workshops.
Finally, Architecture for Humanity foster public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives.

Name of Designer(s):
Founder and Executive Director - Cameron Sinclair -

Designers professional status:
Professional

Status of realization:
Realized

Kind of design:
Intangible design

Year of production, realization or publishing:
1999

Designed in country:
United States

Used on continents:
Entire World

Short description of design:
Architecture for Humanity is a registered nonprofit organization founded in 1999 to promote architectural and design solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises.The latest excample of the impressive work the network does is their quick and precise reaction to help people, villages and contries in deep need after the Tsunami.

Functionallity and use of design:
Through competitions, workshops, educational forums, partnerships with aid organizations and other activities, Architecture for Humanity creates opportunities for architects and designers from around the world to help communities in need. Where resources and expertise are scarce, innovative, sustainable and collaborative design done by this network makes amazing differences.

Drawbacks of life improvement:
None

Research and need:
Each project the organisation does is based on different research.