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Architecture for Humanity Toronto is a volunteer organization that promotes architectural and design solutions, as well as advocacy and public education to help build a sustainable and socially equitable living and working environment in Toronto.

We are a local Canadian chapter of Architecture for Humanity International, a non-profit organization, founded in 1999 to foster architectural solutions to global, social and humanitarian crises.

Our diverse membership includes architects, planners and designers, as well as activists, students, and concerned citizens, brought together by the common goal of transforming Toronto into a beautiful, livable and sustainable city.

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Tue May 21

2013 Lecture & Symposium Series - Thinking Global

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on May 6, 2013
Sergio Palleroni; Co-founder and Director of the BaSiC Initiative Join us for the last night of our lecture series discussing communities and architecture. All the way from Portland, Oregon, Sergio Palleroni will discuss his work in developing countries as well as his contributions to BaSiC Initiative: a program that supports community partnerships, from housing solutions for Native Americans, to housing and community services for migrant farm workers, to schools and health clinics in central Mexico.
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Thu May 9

Crossing Borders Exhibition Opening Night!

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on May 6, 2013
The Crossing Borders exhibition showcases work that illustrates the active role that designers can play in conceiving sustainable strategies within communities in the developing world. Students and alumni in the fields of architecture, landscape, urban planning, and interior design projects were invited to submit projects as part of a competition for Ontario design schools. The winning entries will be displayed in the Larry Wayne Richards Gallery at the John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design. Curators:
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Tue Apr 23

2013 Lecture & Symposium Series - Thinking Local

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on April 10, 2013
Join us for a series of events discussing communities and architecture. How do communities impact architecture, and how does architecture impact communities? We know how to create more sustainable buildings, but how can we create more sustainable communities? As our lives become increasingly interconnected how do the spaces, in which we interact, adapt to an ever-changing social landscape? We'll explore these issues and more in three dynamic evenings with local and international architects who have pioneered socially engaged design practices. Joe Lobko, Partner, DTAH
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Wed Mar 27

March Chapter Meeting

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on March 16, 2013
We have our monthly chapter meeting coming up on Wednesday March 27th! We'll be discussing ongoing projects and plans for the future. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact me for time and location! Feel free to brings snacks to share! Ashley, ashley@architectureforhumanity.ca
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Tue Mar 19

2013 Lecture & Symposium Series

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on March 4, 2013
Andrew Frontini, Design Director, Perkins+Will Canada Inc. Jennifer Mallard, Associate, Diamond Schmitt Architects Mazyar Mortazavi, Principal, TAS DesignBuild; Chair, Artscape Foundation Moderated by Elsa Lam, Editor, Canadian Architect  
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Sat Apr 27

PULP: paper art party

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on February 11, 2013
EVER PARTIED IN A ROOM MADE OF PAPER? PULP: paper art party is an Architecture For Humanity Toronto fundraiser designed to examine the current lifecycle of paper and investigate alternative. An art show interactive with music, dancing, play, and conversation inside, under, and on the art.
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Mon Jan 21

PHOTO CHALLENGE 2013

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on January 21, 2013
We’re hosting a lecture series and we need YOUR help with the event posters. Our theme is ‘What Next’. WHY we should be practicing public-interest architecture is so 90s… we need to focus on the HOW and design like we give a damn. Our lecture series will be focused on design professionals responding and DOING. We’re asking our followers to explore the idea of the ‘question mark’: place it throughout the city, use found objects, or create a crop circle – we welcome all ideas
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Exhibition Postponed!!

Update posted by Ashley Adams on January 17, 2013
Our lecture series has been POSTPONED last minute, please see below and look forward to the opening in April! Students and alumni of all Ontario design schools were invited to submit projects for an unprecedented exhibition showcasing responses to global issues in the developing world. The exhibition is intended to open a dialogue between students of design disciplines, on the active role they can play in conceiving sustainable strategies with communities in the Developing World. Architecture, Landscape, Urban Planning, Interior projects of any scale were welcome.
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Sat Dec 15

Year End Volunteer Party!

Chapter Event posted by Ashley Adams on December 6, 2012
Every year Architecture for Humanity holds a party/meeting to discuss the chapter’s initiatives and plans for the coming year. This year’s retreat is coming up on December 15th and if you're interested in becoming a volunteer let us know! It’s a meeting, but it’s also a gathering – and since the holidays are nearing, we’ve decided to do a theme. Ugly Pants. (ugly sweater parties are so overdone, right?!) ... And a holiday gift swap. We'll be discussing: 1) Committee Roles to be filled
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Register for Design Like You Give a Damn: LIVE! 2012

Update posted by Sarah Bush Brady on September 7, 2012
"Events like these are why I get out of bed in the morning.” – Amy King, Director, USGBC Leadership Institute  
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Comment by Anson Tse on May 11, 2013 to Contact Information

Hi Ashley,

I cam across architecture for humanity's "Design like you give a damn 2" publication and became really interested in your organization's work.  Being an aspiring undergraduate architectural student at the University of Toronto I want to get involved in your organizations work and see volunteering for your organization as an excellent opportunity to both involve myself in meaningful design work and further my education.  

I would love to get involved but cannot seem to view the Toronto chapter's current projects; my own interests lie in the design process, specifically in communicating with communities to meet their needs but would also love to participate in the numerous other facets of your operation.   

Being a first year undergraduate, my program skills are currently limited to sketchup, photoshop, InDesign, and the Microsoft office suite but I am looking to develop my skills with BIM software such as revit and autocad.  Also,I am currently spending the summer in Edmonton but will be returning to Toronto for the winter and fall terms of 2013-14 and may be spending the summer of 2014 in Toronto.

I hope to hear from you soon and learn more about the amazing opportunities the Toronto chapter has!

Regards,

Anson

Where?

Comment by anaslima on December 6, 2012 to Year End Volunteer Party!

 
Hello,

I am new at "Architecture for Humanity".

Where will be the party?

I'm in Toronto, Canada.

Tks!

Ana Beatriz

SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE!!

Comment by Ashley Adams on November 15, 2012 to Crossing Borders - Design Responses to Global Issues in the Developing World

LAST DAY TO SUBMIT FOR THE CROSSING BORDERS EXHIBITION ! woooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Crossing Borders: Exhibition - Project Submission EXTENSION!

Comment by tamsin on October 10, 2012 to Crossing Borders - Design Responses to Global Issues in the Developing World

Please note that we have extended the deadline for project submission to NOVEMBER 15th, 2012!

Please see the attached for project submission info.

Good Luck!

Volunteer / Opportunities for Design Services

Comment by hbl33 on July 7, 2012 to Contact Information

Hello,

I am deeply interested in volunteering for the Toronto chapter of Architecture for Humanity, as well as engaging in upcoming design projects taking place within the organization.

My name is Hobeen Lee, and I am a recent graduate from OCAD University in Toronto majoring in Environmental Design. I'm actively seeking opportunities for architectural/design professions, as well as voluntary services with the aspects of design and collaboration. I have been volunteering in many events  oriented into design advocacy sponsored by universities and design groups dedicating to advocate design as tools to improve human well-being and community outreaches.

I believe that the Toronto chapter, and the organization as a whole, offer ideal means to enrich the experiences of members in design/architecture professions, collaborations as well as reaching out to the community as means of education.

Thank you, and I await your reply,

 

Ho-Been Lee

(647)999-9875

hobeenlee@gmail.com

I am interested. Please send

Comment by ilbo on May 4, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

I am interested. Please send me further information when available. Thanks.

Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Comment by larcencielle on May 4, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Hello, my name is Sun and I'm studying Environmental Design in OCADU.

Sustainability has always been one of my main interests and I even did a project that involves an earth wall construction.

If there is any spots available, I'd like to experience the process of making these structure first hand.

Thank you

Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Comment by MJ2KNAPP on April 24, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Hi Ashley,

I may be interested in the eartch construction workshop so please keep me posted on the date and location.

Thanks and best regards,

Melissa

Earth Construction Workshop

Comment by Ashleigh_A on April 24, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

I am very interested in participating, please keep me updated!

-Ashleigh_A

Would like to participate

Comment by CharlesDean on April 24, 2012 to Earth Construction Workshop in Toronto

Thanks, I have worked in the affordable, non-profit construction for Habitat for Humanity.  Also, LEED Certified.  Have an interest in this material/method of construction.

Regards, 

Charles 

416.500.1855

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