Open Architecture Network

Open Architecture Network
http://openarchitecturenetwork.org

Architecture for Humanity came to us with a highly-customized site they had built with an early version of Drupal. However, when the site was launched many features were not functioning properly or working as they desired. Additionally, the lack of on-going maintenance of the contributed modules they used provided little flexibility to move forward with further development.

Since the Open Architecture Network website was the key tool for communication among the members of the network and the organization, AFH needed to resolve this impasse to move forward. The desire was to rebuild the website using the latest version of Drupal, paving the way for additional community-built functionality in the future.

CivicActions' team worked with Architecture for Humanity to develop a plan for the upgrade after reviewing their module list and investigating the customizations that had been made on the original website. We quickly implemented a plan, replacing custom code with new contributed modules when possible, and preserving the functionality of the website in a simpler and more manageable way.

The result was an upgraded Open Architecture Network website that serves as a more functional and flexible platform for the Network, as well as placing Architecture for Humanity in a better position to adapt the website in response to the need and desires of its members.

 

Project Start Date: 
November, 2007
Launched: 
February, 2009

About Architecture for Humanity

Architecture for Humanity is a charitable organization that seeks architectural solutions to humanitarian crises and brings professional design services to communities in need. By utilizing a network of more than 40,00 design professionals, their aim is to help those who cannot afford architectural design services around the world to benefit from their expertise. Working on projects from Afghanistsan to South Africa, they have brought schools, community centers and long-term shelter to the world. 

Architecture for Humanity have adopted an 'open source' model and are the first organization to utilize the Creative Commons licensing system on a physical structure. By using competitions, workshops and projects undetaken by local chapters, Architcture for Humanity has helped more than 700,000 people in twenty eight countries with over 245 projects.

 

 

 

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