Design Like You Give a Damn
The physical design of our homes, neighborhoods and communities shapes every aspect of our lives. Yet too often architects are desperately needed in the places where they can least be afforded.Edited by Architecture for Humanity and now on its third printing, Design Like You Give a Damn is a compendium of innovative projects from around the world that demonstrate the power of design to improve lives.
Architecture for Humanity: Rebuilding Haiti
Two weeks had already passed and I was still unsure about which charity to donate to for relief to the people of Haiti. I was really leaning towards Yele Haiti, knowing that Wyclef Jean is a native son with strong ties to the community and assuming its help would be provided with minimal red tape. But it was still hard to determine where my contribution would be most helpful: the Red Cross? Doctors without Borders? Then I was very inspired by an article about Architecture for Humanity’s efforts in Haiti and how one could help support the long term reconstruction in the earthquake stricken country.
I'm an interior designer & space planner and I've worked in San Francisco/Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York, Columbus, and Cairo.
I live with my husband Ed (and our chihuahua Gus) in Oakland, CA and our favorite thing in the world is traveling. I also like shopping, yoga, dancing, the beach, Indian food and anything chocolate. I don't like the cold, the suburbs, gardening, credit cards, video games and texting. My favorite YouTube videos are Blood and Drinking Out of Cups.
Thanks for checking out my site! -Reham Shadi
