Architecture for Humanity - New York

AFHny volunteers and Habitat for Humanity New York are collaborating to design and build outdoor furniture and play equipment for a Habitat project in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Brooklyn.

The 41-unit project, comprising three buildings and a central courtyard, is being constructed to LEED Silver standards.

Project Proposal
Presentation from April 7, 2009 working meeting
Landscape Plan

Composite Site Photo

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AFHny volunteers have worked a number of build days on site, with several more scheduled to complete benches for the building courtyard. The team is seeking additional volunteers for build days, as well as $400 in monetary donations to help cover the cost of materials.

If you are interested in volunteering for an upcoming build day, contact Annie Ledbury for more information and to RSVP.

Monetary donations can be made through the AFHny website (specify “Habitat Project” in the description).

This project began in May 2009 with a short design charrette. Entrants were asked to offer designs for all elements listed in the project proposal. Entries were reviewed by AFHny and Habitat NYC staff and family partners, and judged on:

• Use of sustainable methods and materials
• Simplicity of construction method for volunteer labor
• Creative application of low-cost, found, or reused materials
• Repeatability. The design could be effectively adapted to use in another space
• Incorporation of additional community needs (composting, bike racks, bbq, etc.)
• Clarity of presentation

Visit the google group at http://groups.google.com/group/afh-habitat for recent photos, project updates, and more resources.

Questions can be directed to Annie Ledbury, project coordinator