Open Source Architecture

26 June 2008 - 10:00am

Architects are coming together to create innovative designs aimed at solving the world's tough humanitarian problems.

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"Their best resource is the untapped creative energy of designers, who are eager to bring their idealism to the drafting table – turning waste materials like carpet tiles into walls.

Thousands of designs are in an open source library anyone in the developing world can access...Architecture for Humanity has helped galvanize designers – many of whom are frustrated with the monotony of designing for corporate clients."

"When your clients live on less than 50 cents a day...being green is more than just a trendy option."

Source: PBS: Frontline, June 24, 2008