Looking for some good reads?

If you guys are looking for some good books to read, check out Shadow Cities by Robert Neuwirth who spent his time for 2 years living in squatter communities, also a TED Prize recipient, and Planet of Slums by Mike Davis - tells us hard facts of poverty that dominates the lives of the planet's increasingly urban population within developing countries. Also another great book for this collection is World Changing. Enjoy!

Inspiring Thoughts for the Day!

Just doing some research and thought of you guys! Came across this really cool creative agency called Free Range studios (http://www.freerangestudios.com/) based out of DC, while reviewing Al Gore's website. Really cool work and check out their gallery and branding material - i was highly impressed: basically the work they do is tied into conserving this planet.

"We enable our clients to communicate key messages and empower individuals to transform society through the innovative use of digital media, storytelling, graphic design and strategy. We amplify the impact of our work by inspiring others. We're a team of passionate, wildly creative people who spend our days strategizing, branding and designing so the most important social messages get through loud and clear. We don't just serve the movement for a better world; we're a part of it. Free Range is a socially responsible business that works hard to reduce our environmental impacts and return something positive to our communities"

This is exactly the type of message I am looking to bring across to Rebuild. Hopefully one day - we will find our savvy web designers who can help us modify our current website!

ProjectFIND Registration Open!

Calling all socially responsible designers! We need you to help us find our next project!

Due to the increasing amount of volunteers and their interest in helping out with Rebuild, we would like to invite you all to participate in our design competition titled ‘Project Find’. We are challenging all you socially responsible designers and creative individuals who have a vested interest in our community to seek out projects that protect our planet. The core objective of the competition is to inspire, educate and reach out to local San Diego residents and visitors as well as build global, environmental and artistic awareness throughout our city. The challenge is open to anyone or any group of passionate and talented individuals to conceptualize potential socially responsible projects that focus not only on architecture and community building but also on education and social awareness. Projects can range in scope and scale and can include entries related to building design, graphic design, landscape design, interior designer, furniture design, product design, environmental design, etc. The winning entry will be selected by a panel of judges who share an overall commitment to our natural environment.

Detailed information and submittal requirements are posted on our website. For questions or comments, send us an email to rebuild.projectfind@gmail.com or visit our website at www.afhsd-rebuild.org. For press inquiries, please contact Crystal Neff at neff.ca@gmail.com.

Project Find Committee!

It's official!!! Register today! We have lauched our ProjectFind competition and would like to thank each and every person involved in making this happen. Check out the great faces of our ProjectFind committee. We would like to thank each and everyone one of you for your hard work and dedication! (Bottom Image - Clockwise Left- Crystal Neff, Emily Schauermann, Lauren Jolin, Denise Harte Colestock and Sara Lotz)