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Architecture & Human Rights: A field report from Bangkok

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:43:47 +0000

You are invited to a brownbag presentation co-sponsered by Architects Without Borders-Seattle and the UW Dept. of Landscape Architecture on Thursday 11/10 at noon at Pier 56 by Graeme Bristol, a Canadian architect working in Bangkok and the director of Center for Architecture and Human Rights. Space is limited, so please RSVP.

Join us for Architects Without Borders – Seattle’s Annual Celebration

chantals — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:39:51 +0000

Please come to the Vermillion Gallery/Wine Bar on June 16 at 6:00 pm and celebrate with us for an evening of food, wine, great company, and, yes, maybe a little fundraising.

We are very excited about a host of new developments at Architects Without Borders – Seattle and we would like to invite you to hear about our completed and new projects, meet our Board, Project Managers and new Executive Director, and help us grow and be more effective in our efforts to engage the design community to serve populations in need here and all over the world.

The event is free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Please RSVP and indicate how many people will attend.

Habitat for Humanity Global Village trip needs volunteers

michaelg — Fri, 20 May 2011 05:20:30 +0000

Habitat for Humanity Global Village trip to Trinidad September 3rd – 11th is seeking handy volunteers. For more information please head to www.facebook.com/pages/Seattle-to-Trinidad-2011-Habitat-for-Humanity-Global-Village/110241605727288

Art Sale to Benefit Relief Efforts in Japan

admin — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 05:08:39 +0000

Artists 4 Japan
Art Sale to Benefit Relief Efforts in Japan

March 26, 12pm – 8pm
Sunday, March 27, 12pm – 5 pm

KOBO at HIGO
604South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 381-3000
www.Koboseattle.com

About this event
A number of Seattle artists with connections to Japan had the same idea at the same time. What can we do to aid recovery efforts from the devastation from last week’s earthquake and tsunami? The greatest asset we have to contribute is our work, and with your help, we can convert that artwork into the most versatile asset – money to support relief efforts.

All the artwork – paintings, drawings, calligraphy, sumi-e, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, prints, and more – has been donated. No commissions are being paid, and all the hard costs for the event have been donated.

How it Works
This event is offered in the spirit of generosity and trust. Instead of purchasing the artwork, guests will have the opportunity to make a donation in the amount of that “price” directly to the International Red Cross in exchange for the work. Donations can be made by only by credit card or check. (Some employers will match your donations, check your company policies on matching donations.) Everybody wins.

Thanks to our Community Sponsors (to date)
Kobo at Higo
Studio Stubborn Sideburn (Designa and Illustration)
Wing Luke Asian Museum

Organizers
Binko Chiong-Bisbee
Etsuko Ichikawa
Elizabeth Jameson
Tommer Peterson
Junko Yamamoto

Call for Volunteers: Habitat for Humanity

admin — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:14:43 +0000

Habitat for Humanity – Seattle/South King County has again invited AWB for Build Days at one of their construction sites. This time around, we’ll be renovating three 1970′s era single family homes in Kent, Washington. The work may entail a wide range of activities – from replacing exterior siding and windows to interior painting and hardware installation. Every skill level will be welcomed and no prior experience is required.

Two consectutive Build Days are scheduled: Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9, 2011. The work hours will be 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. We would like to have 12 to 15 volunteers for each day.

If you are interested in signing up or want more information, please contact Kalman Axelrod at kaxelrod@live.com.

If you would like more general information about Habitat, you can find it on their website: www.seattle-habitat.org.

This is a great opportunity to make a fast tangible contribution to the community, to families working hard to improve their own lives. And along the way, you may learn some new construction skills that could come in handy. We hope to see you out there.

Fundraiser for Library in South Africa

admin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:16:39 +0000

Support local students raise money to build a library for a South African elemantary school.

For more info: event poster

Today: Infomal Urbanism Seminar

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:17:42 +0000

What: Informal Urbanism: Slum Cities and Global Health. A discussion with Melanie Walker (Gates Foundation), Celine d’Cruz (Slum Dwellers International), and Richard Goethert (SIGUS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
When: Thursday, January 13th at 6:30pm
Where: 120 Kane Hall on the University of Washington Campus

By 2030 nearly 2 billion people will live in informal urban settlements or slums. Although living in abject poverty, slum communities are resilient and create new forms of urbanism. This panel will discuss current work in slums throughout the world, considering issues of empowerment and social equity, environmental sustainability, economic development and human health. These discussions will be both speculative and reflective, stimulating critical inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue into how concerted efforts can transform informal communities to improve the health of those living within them and guide future development of cities worldwide.
For more information visit NowUrbanism

Haiti Recap Event – Sept. 9th

admin — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:22:23 +0000

09-2010 Haiti Event flyer

We are 5 years old – let’s celebrate

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:13:15 +0000

Designers 4 Haiti Symposium

michaelg — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:49:26 +0000

?Designers 4 Haiti: AWB-Seattle will be participating in a panel symposium on the culturally appropriate means of extending a helping hand to the Haitian community.
When: April 19th, 7pm
Where: University of Washington, Architecture Hall – Room 147
For more information here or visit www.designers4haiti.org.