Representatives from AIA-Seattle and Structural Engineers Association of Washington (SEAW) will share details on recent response efforts, including Hurricane Katrina, tsunami in Japan, earthquake in Haiti, and flooding in Southwest Washington. Organizations will all share progress on current efforts toward collaboration, as well as plans for mitigation, response, and recovery.

Details will also be provided on upcoming sessions of ATC 20-21 Post-Earthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and registration with the WABO Building Safety Emergency Responder Program for ATC-trained volunteers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare your community for the inevitable.

When: Tuesday April 24th 5-7pm

Where: GGLO – Space at the Steps, 1301 1st Ave, enter off Harbor Steps, for those with different abilites, please enter the elevator and proceed to suite 301 for assistance.

AWB/AfH seek additional Steering Committee Members as well as marketing and day-of-event volunteers.

Steering Committee Members will help to further shape the event and need to be able to commit to attend weekly meetings and complete various tasks between meetings. This is a great opportunity for leadership and working beside passionate peers.

Marketing and Day-of-Event volunteers will help to make the event a success in the lead up and execution of the event. Time commitments will range between 4-10 hours of work either doing outreach or day-of (or week prior to) event staffing. These roles are less intensive of a commitment, but a really fun way to get your hands in things!

Please indicate which opportunity you are interested in. Steering Committee Meetings have already begun and we’d love a few additional passionate members

Role of a volunteer Project Manager:
-Commit to leading a project for a given amount of time, possibly with another PM
-Determine project goals
-Outline project schedule
-Assemble and coordinate volunteer team members for project implementation phase
-Regular communication and coordination with AWB
-Travel to project site, if necessary and budget/opportunity exist

In every project, AWB values and promotes effective and integrated design solutions that maximize its positive social, ecological and economic impact and builds collaborative long-term relationships with the community.

Please provide bio and contact information (use the last box to describe your PM experience or qualifications) on the volunteer form or contact us with questions before March 4, 2012.

Habitat for Humanity – Seattle/South King County has again invited AWB for Build Days at one of their construction sites. We’ll be working at the Kent 3 site doing site work which may include landscape planting, site drainage, setting pavers and installing fences. Every skill level will be welcomed and no prior experience is required.

Two consecutive Build Days are scheduled: Friday Oct 21 and Saturday Oct 22, 2011. The work hours will be 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. We would like to have 20 volunteers for each day.

If you are interested in signing up or want more information, please contact Kalman Axelrod or you can fill out the Volunteer Form and enter HFH/Kent 3 and the date(s) you can attend in the last box along with any other information you’d like to share.

If you would like more general information about Habitat, you can find it on their website.

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.

Role of a Project Manager:

Work with Board Liaison and Executive Director to determine project goals
Outline schedule providing necessary time for design and research prior to documentation.
Obtain and review site survey and additional documentation (i.e. soils test, imagery)
Help draft agreement on terms of working relationship between AWB and partner organization
Provide design team coordination and oversight for research/ conceptual design
Possible site visit, if deemed necessary and budget or opportunity exist
Post documentation or construction, responsible for creating a report analyzing the project’s success, shortcomings, and future relevance to AWB, the partner organization and communities served.
Keep project documentation and materials current and organized online and/or at AWB offices
Report at least monthly to Board Liaison on progress and any relevant issues
]]> http://awb-seattle.org/2011/10/06/call-for-volunteers-haiti-project-manager/feed/ 2 http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/23/awb-national-and-world-shelters-looking-for-japanese-architects/ http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/23/awb-national-and-world-shelters-looking-for-japanese-architects/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 04:49:39 +0000 michaelg http://awb-seattle.org/?p=1301 ]]> AWB and World Shelters is seeking one or more Japanese Architects and
Planners to liaise with in Japan to assist in assessing logistics and
identifying in-country NGO participants to participate in the deployment
of 1,000-10,000 emergency family shelters. Please contact architectswithoutborders@gmail.com
]]> http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/23/awb-national-and-world-shelters-looking-for-japanese-architects/feed/ 0 http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/17/mercy-corps-needs-japanese-speakers/ http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/17/mercy-corps-needs-japanese-speakers/#comments Fri, 18 Mar 2011 04:03:54 +0000 admin http://awb-seattle.org/?p=1283 ]]> ****URGENT UPDATE ***

Mercy Corps’ Director of Infrastructure (Mort Anoushiravani) is urgently looking for Japanese speakers to travel with their relief teams (if they were also an architect or engineer that would be an added benefit.) If you or anyone you know may be in the position to help Mercy Corps, please check in with them and support those who are in need.

THANK YOU!!!

Mercy Corps – www.mercycorps.org

or to donate click here : Oregon Japan Relief Fund

45 SW Ankeny St.
Portland, OR 97204
(800) 292-3355 -toll free
(503) 896-5000 – local

]]> http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/17/mercy-corps-needs-japanese-speakers/feed/ 0 http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/17/call-for-volunteers-habitat-for-humanity-2/ http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/17/call-for-volunteers-habitat-for-humanity-2/#comments Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:14:43 +0000 admin http://awb-seattle.org/?p=1277 ]]> 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.

]]> http://awb-seattle.org/2011/03/17/call-for-volunteers-habitat-for-humanity-2/feed/ 0 http://awb-seattle.org/2011/02/05/historic-preservation-in-new-orleans/ http://awb-seattle.org/2011/02/05/historic-preservation-in-new-orleans/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:45:16 +0000 admin http://awb-seattle.org/?p=1231 ]]> Join the effort to save thousands of historic homes in New Orleans!
Come join developer Kevin Daniels, along with fellow architects, engineers and contractors as they head down to the Big East to work in the Ninth Wards’ historic Holy Cross neighborhood from April 4th – 8th 11th -14th. All skill levels are needed as we complete repairs on two historic homes that were started on previous trips.

It is estimated that there are over 10,000 damaged homes remaining and it could be nearly 25 years before the city recovers fully from the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Kevin has led six groups down to NOLA since the hurricane and promises a lifetime worth of experiences. And what a great city to volunteering in, with great food, music and people.

For more information go to the 2011 New Orleans Service Project Facebook page or to PreservationNation.org for numerous articles about the past experiences of the groups (search New Orleans or Holy Cross).

In addition there will be an open house at Daniels Recital Hall (Fifth & Marion in Seattle) on Thursday February 24th from noon until 1:30 (includes a free concert!) and from 4:30 until 7:00 PM where more information will be presented. If you prefer you may also contact Kevin directly through his email at kevin.daniels@nsco.com.
If you have ever thought about volunteering in a disaster area, here is your chance!

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