Volunteers around the world seek solutions for emergency shelters

Amidst the hoopla surrounding New York's Freedom Tower and other innovative new skyscrapers, it's easy to forget the real heroes of architecture. Their designs will not be included on lists of the World's Tallest Buildings, and their names may be quickly forgotten. Instead, these mostly unknown designers are quietly creating shelter for the people who need it the most: survivors of earthquakes and tornadoes, under-housed people in impoverished regions, victims of war.

The nonprofit organization Architecture for Humanity was founded in 1999 to promote architectural and design solutions to humanitarian problems. Through competitions, workshops, educational forums, and partnerships with aid organizations, Architecture for Humanity creates opportunities for architects and designers to help communities in need.
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Volunteer architects and designers work with community groups and relief organizations to build sustainable, well-designed structures. In addition, the organization fosters public appreciation for the many ways that architecture and design can improve lives. Over the past five years, Architecture for Humanity has developed a network of more than 5,000 architects and designers and offered assistance and advice on urgent projects around the world. Here's a review of their projects.