Dadamac welcomes "Architecture for Humanity Takes On Worldchanging." September 24, 2011
I got this news though my friends at Coalition of the Willing (more on COTW http://www.dadamac.net/network/coalition-willing ).
It interests and encourages me for many reasons - all connected to the fact that I'm one of those people who stand "in the spaces in between". I enjoy seeing patterns, connections, convergence and emergence. I long to share what I see. But as others from "the spaces in between" will know it's not easy to share ideas that fall outside of traditional "specialisms". (If the boundaries of your thinking are a different shape to other people's then there are fewer shared landmarks and reference points.) It's often best to wait until there are solid examples to point to.
For me this news seems to tick all kinds of boxes related to connections between pattern language, digital technologies, local solutions to global issues, methods of collaboration, sharing existing knowledge to create new solutions, and much more.
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Architecture for Humanity Takes On Worldchanging.
Will merge with the Open Architecture Network to develop a robust center for applied innovation and sustainable development.
San Francisco, CA (September 19, 2011) Architecture for Humanity is honored to announce the acquisition of Worldchanging, a leader in solutions-based journalism, and to merge its assets with the Open Architecture Network to create a robust and informed network to bring solutions to global challenges to life.
It’s an exciting match, since design increasingly includes discussions of policy and planning, communication, social justice and science; issues that once fell outside the traditional bounds of architecture are now at the heart of professional practice. Bringing these two worlds together is a logical next step in sustainable development.
Cameron Sinclair, Executive Director of Architecture for Humanity, says, “We are thrilled to connect with the Worldchanging community in order to expand the ways we can continue to make a difference across the world. Each project we do requires innovative solutions, resourcefulness, and passion. It’s a perfect fit.”