Habitat for Humanity's Warner Robins Affiliate is looking for an architect to work pro bono to assist them in designing a house for a single father with nine children displaced by Hurricane Katrina in Warner Robins, Georgia. more info
The home is part of a larger project to revitalize the neighborhood around it. This is a unique opportunity to both help a family come home and to help set a higher standard for new housing in an underserved community.
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Location: Warner Robins, GA
Partner: Warner Robins Habitat for Humanity
Family: The family consists of a single father, six boys, three girls (ages 6-18).
Site: High Crime residential area, lots of rental duplex homes. City is demolishing those houses. Habitat has started building new houses and the area has become safer. Narrow lots, 35 ft wide, 300ft deep.
Finance: The city gave the lot to Habitat for free (as part of a program to reduce crime in the area). Construction costs are projected to be around $50,000-$55,000. The project will be funded by Habitat for Humanity International and its Warner Robins affiliate.
Timeline: Design Phase: December-January. Construction: May 2007.
Requirements: Designers should have 3-5 years residential experience. Licensed and unlicensed architects may apply. Licensed architects preferred. Preference will be given to designers with a local connection/abilty to travel to the site.
If you are interested in offering design services for this project please send your resume along with two to three relevant work samples to: [email protected]
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