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Architecture for Humanity Atlanta, an all volunteer group of interdisciplinary professionals, seeks to promote humanitarian design and demonstrate sustainable solutions to challenges within the built environment by adhering to three core objectives:

1. Engage the local community through educational outreach initiatives.

2. Lead volunteers in programs that advocate environmentally responsible stewardship as well as microeconomic development.

3. Resolve instances of disaster and poverty while assuaging socio-economic hardship and restoring human dignity.

Keep an eye on our chapter calendar below as well as the "Events" and "Updates" tab for opportunities to assist with our current and upcoming projects.


 

 

 

Featured Project

The OASIS Project
Current
Chapter Project located in
Atlanta
United States
The OASIS Project is an annual open call design competition to create designer bus shelters for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) bus system. Each year a selected design(s) will move forward in the design process with the winning designer(s) assisting the Atlanta chapter of Architecture for Humanity developing the construction documents. The design will be installed at one or more bus stops along MARTA where there is high MARTA traffic and currently no shelter. Along with the design and construction of the shelter(s), AFHA engages the community around the location where the shelter is installed in order to get community involvement by way of adopting the shelter and becoming the primary point of contact for maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the site. Chairman Rick Glassman talks about OASIS and our current Shelter Sites. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION IS UNDER WAY! The winning design for OASIS 2010 submitted by SSA + D, Sarah Green and Daniel Echevarria is currently in the construction documentation phase. The Google SketchUp images above are renderings of Sarah and Danny's design compliments of one of AFH Atlanta's founding members Andrew Telker. Along with getting the documents ready for Permit and Construction, we are currently drafting up an adoption agreement for the maintenance of the shelter by members of the community. We are working with a local Structural Engineer and have a Contractor on board and ready to go once we have permitting complete. Our next steps include: ~ Finalize Adoption of the Shelter. (UPDATE) Discussion with surrounding NPU's is going on being lead by Valene Greene ~ Finalize CD's. (UPDATE) Michael Goodwin is finishing up enlarged detail sketches while Courtnie Kidd is taking revised plans, sections, and elevations sketches into CAD. (UPDATE 11.1.11) Prototype Preliminary Drawings Complete. ~ Final approval from MARTA. ~ Submission for Permit with the City. ~ Solicit donations of materials and financial sponsorships. (UPDATE) We raised some funding through our annual Birdhouse Social actual amount to be allocated to OASIS will be finalized in October. ~ Prototype Construction and Design Revisions. ~ Site installation. During our process with the Adoption of the 2010 OASIS Shelter we have come into contact with many people with positive feedback and desire for adoption of other shelter locations that have been suggested by the community. We are very excited about discussing things with MARTA and the possibility of including some of these locations in our 2011 ARTIST CALL which will be announced very soon.
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Sat Apr 27

Beltline Clean - Up!

Chapter Event posted by courtnie_kidd23 on April 9, 2013
If you are looking for a great opportunity to give back to your community then give AFHA a hand on the Atlanta Beltline Project! All you need to bring is yourself and proper clothing to work outdoors and get your hands dirty. (although there will be some gloves provided) There is plenty of parking at the Washington Park Tennis Center where the restrooms are also located. Can't make it out there in the AM, no worries, stop by whenever you can and all are welcome!
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Wed Mar 13

Greenprints Conference

Chapter Event posted by CFarley on February 28, 2013
Architecture for Humanity Atlanta is proud to support the 16th annual Greenprints conference hosted by Southface! As an Outreach Partner, we will be sharing information about conference speakers, topics and sessions over the next few weeks. Visit www.greenprints.org to register today! About the Conference:
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Seeking a North Carolina registered Architect and Structural Engineer

Update posted by mgoodwinDESIGN on February 11, 2013
The AFHAtlanta was contacted by a potential client (Boy Scout Troop) in North Carolina through our Band Director Tower Project Page on World Changing (http://openarchitecturenetwork.org/projects/observation_tower).  We have been in contact with the Raleigh Chapter and are teaming up them to modify our existing drawings for this new client's project.
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Sat Jan 12

Mad Housers Kickoff Design Charette

Chapter Event posted by courtnie_kidd23 on January 6, 2013
MADHousers and Architecture for Humanity Atlanta Chapter [AFHA] are teaming up to re-examine existing design solutions, construction methods, and effectiveness of the Temporary Emergency Shelters, as we continue to foster the mission of the MADHousers being an advocate for the homeless. Important Dates: Jan 12, 2013 (SAT) -- KickOff Charette, compile design needs as by MH [Location: Thinking Mans Tavern / 537 West Howard Ave, Decatur GA 30030 / 11:30am-3:30pm].
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Mon Jan 21

Beltline Clean - Up!

Chapter Event posted by courtnie_kidd23 on January 6, 2013
If you are looking for a great opportunity to give back to your community then give AFHA a hand on the Atlanta Beltline Project! All you need to bring is yourself and proper clothing to work outdoors and get your hands dirty. (although there will be some gloves provided) There is plenty of parking at the Washington Park Tennis Center where the restrooms are also located. Can't make it out there in the AM, no worries, stop by whenever you can and all are welcome!
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Volunteer Opprotunity: Building Salvage Project in Kennesaw

Update posted by mgoodwinDESIGN on December 3, 2012
Our friends @ Lifecycle Building Center need help w/ a Building Salvage Project in Kennesaw during the day on Dec. 5th.  They will be salvaging appliances, cabinets, countertops, sinks, vanities, bathtubs, shower units, doors, door hardware, mantles, light fixtures, railings, flooring, garage doors, an air handler, condensing units, a water heater, shelving, ceiling fans, and landscaping from a residence in Kennesaw. Follow the link to view more information on how you can help. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs113/1109113064512/archive/111167637...
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Go Out on a Limb with AFHA: Treehouse Design Competition

Update posted by mgoodwinDESIGN on October 8, 2012
Go Out on a Limb with AFHA: Treehouse Design Competition Hosted by Architecture for Humanity Atlanta
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Thu Sep 27

Volunteer Appreciation Day Social

Chapter Event posted by courtnie_kidd23 on September 25, 2012
We would like to celebrate all of the volunteers that make Architecture for Humanity Atlanta great, especially the recent group of volunteers that helped us have a very successful Birdhouse Social. Join us at Ormsby's Downstairs for food, drinks, and social networking. Find out about some of the events and projects that we have gearing up including work with Greening Forward, and the MadHousers.
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David Adjaye Roundtable Calling All Volunteers

Update posted by mgoodwinDESIGN on September 25, 2012
On October 2nd from Noon-2pm there will be an AIA Atlanta Roundtable featuring David Adjaye, Jill Savitt, and Phil Freelon.  We are looking for volunteers to help out with the roundtable. The following positions need to be filled. 1 lunch volunteer 1 photographer 1 auditorium assistant Please contact Jerome Martin at jerome0312@gmail.com by Friday September 28th, if you are interested in volunteering for this event. This event is presented by AIA Atlanta, National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Architecture for Humanity Atlanta, and NOMA Atlanta
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The Great Shakeout offers chapters an opportunity to prepare

Update posted by Frederika on September 19, 2012
  On October 18, twelve states and the District of Columbia will be the sites of a coordinated earthquake preparedness drill and AIA National, along with Architecture for Humanity, are encouraging architects to get involved. By visiting www.shakeout.org anyone can commit to participating in their own small way by conducting an earthquake drill in their office, creating or revising emergency plans, or simply taking a moment to recognize the seismic hazards in your immediate area.
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This is really nice tree house.

Comment by robertakelm on November 14, 2012 to Go Out on a Limb with AFHA: Treehouse Design Competition

This is really nice tree house. As a writer i would like to search such kind of things and i also like to share my ideas about home decor on my site

AFHA Chauffeur Service?

Comment by CFarley on August 5, 2011 to Birdhouse Social Craft Day

AFHA Chauffeur Service to volunteer activities?

I love it! Sign me up please:)

 

Can't wait to see you there

Comment by mgoodwinDESIGN on July 28, 2011 to Birdhouse Social Craft Day

The link in the event listing above will take you to all of the information on facebook.  We'll see you on August 6th.

 

Michael

rsvp

Comment by Alyson Laura on July 27, 2011 to Birdhouse Social Craft Day

the rsvp link I got in an e-mail doesn't work.

but I'd like to attend.

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