Open Source Architecture

Architects are coming together to create innovative designs aimed at solving the world's tough humanitarian problems.

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June 26, 2008, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Their best resource is the untapped creative energy of designers, who are eager to bring their idealism to the drafting table – turning waste materials like carpet tiles into walls.

Thousands of designs are in an open source library anyone in the developing world can access...Architecture for Humanity has helped galvanize designers – many of whom are frustrated with the monotony of designing for corporate clients."

"When your clients live on less than 50 cents a day...being green is more than just a trendy option."

FULL STORY: Design Like You Give A Damn

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in PBS: Frontline

Architecture Social / Demographics World India

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