?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.
From AIA National:
Habitat for Humanity is starting to look for architects and engineers with relevant skills to start organizing for the next phase of the recovery process in Haiti. You can find and share information about this opportunity at: http://www.habitat.org/ivp/apply_now.aspx
As most of you already know, this past Tuesday a 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti outside of Port-a-Prince. Tens of thousands of people have been killed and Haiti’s infrastructure has been devastated. This, in a country already suffering from extreme poverty.
AWB is actively engaging in discussions to identify opportunities to assist in a coordinated disaster recovery [...]
We received this volunteer position notice from the Clinton Foundation. For more information, questions, or to apply online, candidates should visit their website at http://careers-clintonfoundation.icims.com/jobs/1516/job. The job description follows, any other questions you will need to contact the Clinton Foundation directly – we only have this information.
Community Housing East Timor is presently looking for an architect to fill in the Manager Construction and Design position starting April.
Please use your personal network to spread the word.
You can find links below for the Position Profile as well as some information on CHL East Timor.
Do not apply directly to this email address, but [...]
UPDATE: We collected 100+ raincoats that were distributed in Guatemala City and well received. Thank you everyone for your contributions on a very short notice.
The Designs are in for the 2008 AWB-Seattle t-shirt and now is the time for you to cast your vote. View the submissions below and make your choice. Voting will last until June 18th after which the AWB-Seattle Board will meet and go over the results and finalize the decision. The winning t-shirt will [...]
Although the immediate need is for disaster relief, there will be a need for technical assistance in the near future. This will include damage assessment, planning and rebuilding. An Architects Without Borders – Seattle board member, Paul Wu, will be meeting with the Deputy Council from the Chinese Emabassy on Monday to talk further about [...]