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Architecture for Humanity's Next Chapter: Garrett Jacobs, executive director of AFH-offshoot the Chapter Network, on One-to-One #11 Amelia Taylor-Hochberg2016-02-15T14:59:00-05:00>2019-02-13T17:35:26-05:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/a2/a2jydnsd6qb2ta8g.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>This week's guest is <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/146279588/architecture-for-humanity-spin-off-chapter-network-appoints-garrett-jacobs-exec-director" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garrett Jacobs</a>, executive director of the phoenix rising from Architecture for Humanity's ashes, known as the Chapter Network. When Architecture for Humanity <a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/121590852/architecture-for-humanity-to-file-for-bankruptcy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">went bankrupt</a> last year and shut down its formal, executive functions, many affiliated chapters continued business as usual, that is, operating independently with volunteer coalitions. To rally those troops and continue AFH's mission of humanitarian and sustainable development, the Chapter Network was formed, and Jacobs, formerly an outreach coordinator for AFH, became its organizing leader.</p>
<p>As an architectural designer trained literally in the midst of Hurricane Katrina, and with past experience organizing for Code for America, Jacobs has big plans for the newfangled Network. We spoke about how to continue Architecture for Humanity’s legacy without making its same mistakes, and how to create a sustainable organization on a shoestring.</p>
<p>Listen to One-to-One #11 with <strong>Garrett Jacobs</strong>:</p>
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Architecture for Humanity spin-off, Chapter Network, appoints Garrett Jacobs exec director Julia Ingalls2016-01-21T17:06:00-05:00>2018-01-30T06:16:04-05:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/6j/6jv8uqk91gmqrvg8.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Although Architecture for Humanity officially closed in 2015, a new international, volunteer organization that was affiliated with AFH called The Chapter Network is following in AFH's sustainable-development footsteps, and has chosen <a href="http://archinect.com/people/cover/53348334/garrett-jacobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Garrett Jacobs</a> as its executive director. Jacobs attended Tulane University before going on to work with both Architecture for Humanity and the Chapter Network. “I am incredibly honored to serve this network,” Jacobs said in a press release. “​It is a true privilege to organize with designers committed to creating a more equitable, sustainable and socially just world using the power of participatory design. I started with this group as a volunteer, and I will strive to build an organization where anyone can envision a similar pathway to leadership. Through honesty, trust, patience, and really hard work, we will build the organization we believe can change the world through design.” </p><p><strong>Related:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="http://archinect.com/news/article/145588799/anatomy-of-a-non-profit-dissecting-architecture-for-humanity-s-death-and-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anatomy of a non-profit: dissecting Architecture for Humanity's ...</a></li></ul>