The basis of our work arose from certain shared beliefs that involves grass root developments by creating innovative, sustainable and collaborative design solutions which are responsive to the needs, resources and values of the community and in the process build a more sustainable future by empowering our partners i.e. community groups, social entrepreneurs, non-governmental organizations and other not-for-profit organizations. We focus our efforts locally where resources and expertise are scarce, by assisting vulnerable and disadvantaged communities further a field. We have no intention of undermining the locally available skills base rather we try to offer technical support, design advocacy and public education where necessary. This means bringing together the expertise of individuals, national and international groups, agencies, even creating opportunities for architects, designers and those with the skills to provide quality solutions to communities in need and organizations working for good causes.The promotion of public benefits in urban or rural areas in situations of social and economic deprivation by introducing provision of facilitation services within the built environment to make available and improve resources for those who are in conditions of need.
“One billion people live in abject poverty. Four billion live in fragile but growing economies. One in seven people live in slum settlements. By 2020 it will be one in three. These are our clients”. [Annual report of Architecture for Humanity, 2007]