Architecture for Humanity - New York

Posted 2008-05-06 12:11 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-06 12:15 (-0400)

AFHny is supporting Architecture for Humanity's efforts to raise funds for reconstruction efforts in Myanmar after last weekend¹s cyclone Nargis. To help with rebuilding in ways that are sustainable from ecological, social, and economic perspectives, see AFH's Myanmar Rebuilding Appeal at http://www.architectureforhumanity.org
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Posted 2008-05-01 13:48 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:53 (-0400)

Cameron Sinclair and Cole Gerst, a.k.a. Option-G, have contributed a theme to iGoogle's new collection, which is all designed by artists. The AFH-inspired theme features a day in the life of furry aliens rebuilding their city after a disaster. Set your page to it, and come see it on the big screen...
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Posted 2008-04-16 06:07 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:53 (-0400)

The AFHny BCI Shelter project was recently profiled on greenbuildingsNYC.com.

Posted 2008-03-24 13:23 (-0400)
Revised 2008-04-17 05:54 (-0400)

Kate Stohr, journalist and co-founder of Architecture for Humanity, will be at the Museum of Arts and Design on Thursday, April 17th, to present work of architects and designers who have responded to humanitarian and natural disasters, including significant projects from Architecture for Humanity's Katrina reconstruction work in Biloxi, Mississippi.
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Posted 2008-02-06 14:17 (-0500)

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Commissioner Joseph F. Bruno today announced the winners of the "What If New York City…" post-disaster housing design competition.
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Posted 2007-11-27 12:40 (-0500)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:53 (-0400)

Dear friends - We bring glad tidings of an excellent way to give your loved ones something special and meaningful this holiday season! The ABC Home and Planet Foundation is making it possible through their Gifts of Compassion program for you and your loved ones to support AFHny in rebuilding homes for families displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Through the ABC website, you can provide a design stipend for pro bono design services and construction work to create a new home in collaboration with a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
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Posted 2007-09-27 09:24 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

With global warming comes a higher risk of severe storms, and coastal cities like New York City need a plan to house thousands of people in the event of a severe storm. AFHny invites you to enter the new design competition "What If New York City..."
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Posted 2007-05-22 07:50 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

Due to the preference of the volunteers, the dates of the AFHny volunteering in Biloxi are being postponed. Watch this site for the new dates and email gressler@AFHny.org if you have questions. For anyone who has not already done so, sign up for the AFHny-Biloxi email list to receive the emails for our group.

Posted 2007-03-02 06:23 (-0500)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

This year, Architecture for Humanity New York is focusing much of its work on the issues of housing within the five boroughs of New York City. From the topics of homelessness to the issues facing the middle class, the topic of housing touches the life of every citizen in this city. As such, AFHny is interested in hearing what housing-related topics, issues, and projects our volunteers would like to work on or are currently pursuing. Do you have an idea that could truly revolutionize the way we think of housing in this metropolis? Are you interested in helping forge a discussion on these vital issues?

If so, please join us for a roundtable brainstorming session, this Tuesday, 6 March 2007, from 7-8pm at the Center for Architecture. We need your help to create an exhaustive list of possible projects and topics that AFHny might collaborate on this year. Hope to see you there.

Posted 2007-03-15 15:32 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

AFHny is seeking volunteers for a May or June trip to Biloxi, MS.
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Posted 2007-02-06 06:01 (-0500)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

On Monday February 12th, 6:00-8:00 p.m., AFHny and the Municipal Art Society present: Translating Design Skills into Additional Career Options, a workshop with AFHny at the Municipal Art Society, 51st and Madison.

Learn how to adapt your design experience into new job possibilities with leading career coach Michael Melcher. Whether you want more responsibility in your present firm or to try another line of work entirely, this session will outline how to capitalize on your strengths. This 2-1/2 hour interactive workshop takes participants through the steps of understanding and articulating the ways that their design experience is relevant to other career opportunities, and provides essential tools for career exploration. Participants are welcome to bring a copy of their resume.
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Posted 2007-01-02 08:50 (-0500)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

Please join us on Wednesday, January 24 for the opening reception of our "NetWorks" exhibit at the Municipal Art Society. This exhibit of photographs, text and design documents, which runs from January 18 - March 7, traces the development of AFHny, and profiles six local design collaborations.

Posted 2006-07-26 05:17 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:59 (-0400)

Live from the NYPL + WIRED present We Don't Ship - How community design delivers more than architecture; Cameron Sinclair, Kate Stohr and Cynthia Barton in conversation with WIRED contributing editor John Hockenberry. Tickets are $15 General Admission; $10 Library Members. For more information, visit the WIRED NextFest website.

Posted 2006-07-12 07:26 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:58 (-0400)

Many of you have expressed interest in participating in a project to aid the rebuilding efforts for the Gulf Coast. Architecture for Humanity is partnering with Hands-On USA to provide volunteers for the rebuilding effort in Biloxi, and AFHny will be assisting the week of August 14-20.
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Posted 2006-07-12 07:28 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:58 (-0400)

On June 29 ABC No Rio took ownership of the property at 156 Rivington Street from the City of New York, following several years of planning, review, and negotiations.
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Posted 2006-07-12 07:29 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:58 (-0400)

We are seeking volunteers to assist with the development of the AFHny website. If you are experienced with PHP and would like contribute to this project, please contact Jason Gibbs.

Posted 2006-05-17 05:55 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:58 (-0400)

The AFHny Point project is ready to enter its second phase: construction of library shelving, backpack and coat storage, a ticket counter, a display center, etc. for the building’s atrium. We are recruiting new volunteers to help with this phase. If you are interested in learning about the project, please come to our info session.

Posted 2006-05-09 07:20 (-0400)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:58 (-0400)

Pomed (Protect Our Mother Earth's Daughters) is a special event which merges the World of Interior, Production, Display, Product, and Fashion Design with the World of Activism and Performance Arts.
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Posted 2006-01-18 12:00 (-0500)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:58 (-0400)

The Steering Committee is pleased to announce the election of new directors -- Andrew Burdick as Design Director, Chel OReilly as Managing Director, and Cynthia Barton as Director of Development. Congratulations to Andrew, Chel and Cynthia, and thanks to our former directors, Jason Buchheit and Sarika Bajoria, for managing AFHny since our inception (Jason and Sarika will stay on as members of the Steering Committee).

Architecture for Humanity International is appealing for donations to support repair and reconstruction in the affected areas. For more information, visit the main AFH Website.

Posted 2006-01-17 18:00 (-0500)
Revised 2008-05-01 13:57 (-0400)

Please join Gunlocke as they launch a new line, Menu, and recognize AFHny's local projects.

In lieu of a gift bag hand out at the end of the event, Gunlocke will be handing out a card so that guests may choose a donation from Gunlocke for AFHny or two other charities.

Thursday, January 19, 5.30-8 p.m.
The Hummingbirds School
495 Broadway, 4th Floor, Soho
http://www.gunlocke.com/meaningfulchoices/NYInvite.html

To all of you who have participated in our Spice exhibition and auction, as a volunteer, as a bidder, or both--thank you for your tremendous generosity! While we are still tallying the results, early indications are that we raised over $26,000 toward AFH International's reconstruction efforts in Sri Lanka. We'll keep you apprised of further news.

Come see Cameron Sinclair lecture at the National Building Museum lecture for the last time.
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Please join Jane D'Arensbourg and Spring for a benefit auction of kindly donated artwork with net proceeds going to Architecture for Humanity International.
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