Architecture for Humanity Updates and Events

Haiti Quake: Ways to Give

Kelsey Ochs — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:08:08 -0800

To fully enact our reconstruction plan in Haiti we encourage you to fund raise with us; while many donors gave to us online, you can also organize your own 'lemonade stand' on our behalf. Here are a few of the inspiring ones we know about. We are immensely grateful for everyone who steps up to make good design available to the Haitian community.

Text to Help - via Causecast
Just text AFHBUILD to 85944 and a $10 donation to Architecture for Humanity's Haiti Earthquake Reconstruction will be added to your cellphone bill.

Pecha Kucha 20x20
It only took 20 seconds to destroy so many bright hopes and dreams in Haiti. The 280 city PechaKucha network is joining with Architecture for Humanity to help rebuild Haiti 20 seconds at a time.

Pecha Kucha 20x20 Global Day for Haiti

Cameron — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:47:27 -0800

Join the global 20x20 movement on Feb. 20th and help rebuild in Haiti.

Structures for Inclusion 10 Conference

Kelsey Ochs — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:04:52 -0800

Structures for Inclusion 10 will be a tenth anniversary celebration hosted by Howard University on Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28, 2010. Ten speakers will discuss their unique work from in the field on the theme: “Social Economic Environmental Design: SEED.” How can we build on the success of the Green design movement in addressing critical social and economic issues through design.

DO IT FOR HAITI - A Monumental Benefit and Clothing Drive

Kelsey Ochs — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:45:23 -0800

“DO IT FOR HAITI” offers a staggering roster of performers and a unique opportunity to support Haiti relief efforts, learn first hand about local organizations working in Haiti and get involved with organizations making a difference on the ground. Events will feature performances and live music including socially relevant theater, Afro-Haitian music and dance, monumental sculpture and art events for children.

San Francisco Community Art Show for Haiti

Kelsey Ochs — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:27:56 -0800

In response to the devastating earth quake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, the San Francisco surfing and arts community presents an art exhibition and benefit to support the rebuilding efforts in Haiti. All profits generated from this event will go to the efforts of Architecture for Humanity in Haiti. The San Francisco Community Art Show will take place on Friday March 12th from 5pm to 11pm at SOMArts, 934 Brannon Street in San Francisco. Organized by Paul Ferraris and curated by Robert Caririllo with Christopher Jernberg and Paul Ferraris.

Rock to Rebuild

Kelsey Ochs — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:13:51 -0800

Baltimore ACTS

Haitian-born, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Melky Jean and singer Farel Jean, siblings of Wyclef Jean, will host “Rock to Rebuild,” a gala benefit concert for Haiti, on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Tickets are on sale now!

Grammy-nominated R&B vocalist Mario, acoustic guitarist and singer Adam Day, R&B vocalist Mya and Pop Rock artist Ryan Cabrera along with T-BOZ of TLC are among the national recording artists expected to share the stage with the Morgan State University Choir and international Afro-jazz ensemble The ARKJammers. Multi-platinum producer Darryl Pearson, who has worked with Madonna, Justin Timberlake and Chris Cornell, is the concert’s music director.

BaltimoreACTS was created to mobilize and inspire a diverse creative community to ACT.

Gimme Shelter: A Benefit Concert for Haiti

Kelsey Ochs — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:34:45 -0800

GIMME SHELTER
with SOLID GOLD, MARK MALLMAN, ZOO ANIMAL, PETER WOLF CRIER, JIMMY2TIMES, and MIKE 2600

$12.00 adv | $12.00 door

Global Nomads Haiti Conference Call

Mike McCaffrey — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:54:48 -0800

This just in! Global Nomads Group has generously offered free access to its Feb. 4 event - "Rapid Response: Haiti Earthquake Relief" for Students Rebuild. Join us for an intimate dialogue with Haitian-American youth who have been directly impacted by the catastrophe. In addition, we will be joined by NGO and/or relief workers to get the most up to date account of the situation on the ground.

TITLE: Rapid Response: Haiti - Earthquake Relief
THEMES: Global Development; Sustainable Communities
GRADE LEVEL: 7-8, 9-12
DATE: Thursday, February 4
TIME: 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EST

Haiti Earthquake Relief
"...Schools not affected by the earthquake will open for the
first time on Feb. 1. Education officials said that as much
as 97 percent of schools were damaged by the earthquake,
impacting 1.8 million children. It's unclear how many
will be able to return."
- New York Times

DIRECTIONS TO ACCESS:

Go to http://streaming.bcisd.org

User name: Polycom

$500,000 Matching Grant Challenge to Rebuild Schools in Haiti studentsrebuild.org

Barb Alvarado — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:28:55 -0800

In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Architecture for Humanity, the Bezos Family Foundation and Global Nomads Group have partnered to create “www.studentsrebuild.org,” a $500,000 matching challenge grant and call to action for middle and high school students and educators around the globe to help rebuild better, safer schools in Haiti.

Students: Create teams that raise funds and partner in the sustained reconstruction effort. Through interactive video, conversations with building professionals and live connections to Haitian students, you’ll learn first-hand how people can rebuild communities and lives.

Visit www.studentsrebuild.org to learn more and sign up your team.

IDEO presentation at SPUR 'Classroom of the Future' Exhibition

satujackson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:14:25 -0800

Join us for a special 'Classroom of the Future' lunch presentation at 12:30 Wednesday, February 10th at SPUR gallery - located at 654 Mission Street. IDEO, San Francisco, a winner of the 2009 Open Architecture Challenge: Classrom, will present their design for a school in a low-income neighborhood in Hyderabad, India. The exhibition is open through February 26th for viewing.