The document discusses the Architecture for Humanity's Open Architecture Network, which aims to address global housing challenges by facilitating collaboration among architects, governments, and NGOs. It highlights the need for innovative design solutions to improve living standards for billions, emphasizing the role of open-source architecture in fostering social engagement and resource distribution. The initiative has achieved significant participation and is supported by various online platforms and community contributions.

2. Architecture for Humanity's Open Architecture Network Scott Mattoon Sun Microsystems, Inc. Job Title Company Name URL of Company or Project Session ID

3. The Big Hairy Problem 1 in 6 live in slums today 1 in 3 by 2020 1 billion lack water 2.6 billion lack sanitation 211 million affected by disaster each year Getting bigger every year Source: Design Like You Give A Damn

4. Cameron Sinclair's Wish “ to build a global, open-source network where architects, governments and NGOs can share and implement design plans to house the world.” How Sun helped Architecture for Humanity

5. Client Requirement Improve the living standards for 5 billion people.

6. Theory: Simple, Linear, Hierarchical

7. Reality: Complex Ecosystem

8. AFH founded in 1999 100's of affiliates 2006 TED Prize Winner OAN Launched 2007 Photo: Jeremy Richardson

9. In the first 60 days 400 Projects 4,500 Members 7 Creative Commons Licenses in Use 1.5 Million Visitors 3,000+ concurrent sessions The Community is Amazing

10. The Participation Age Matters Many Diverse Objects Collaborative Process Hand sketches Photos CAD files Project Plans Designs that are situation appropriate Designs that get re-used Better Ideas Architects, Designers, Community Members, NGOs, Funders Crowdsourcing

11. 7 Creative Commons Licenses Drupal 4.7 + new OAN modules X64 tuned SAMP Coolstack Solaris 10 (2) SunFire X2200 M2 (1) 6 TB StorageTek 3511 Hosted at AMD datacenter

12. Creative Commons Licenses

14. Benefits of Open Source Design Environmentally appropriate Culturally appropriate Embrace collective wisdom Prioritization of issues Removal of barriers Convey ideas graphically Access to expert resources Social engagement Local decision making Efficient resource distribution Skills training and advancement Communication between sectors

15. For More Information Links http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/ http://www.architectureforhumanity.org/ http://www.sun.com/web http://drupal.org/ http://cooltools.sunsource.net http://www.ted.com/index.php/speakers/view/id/54 Book Design Like You Give Damn