Hey Guys,
I've read pretty much this whole thread and there is some good stuff in here.
The history of Architecture as I am familiar with it is include a basic principle that the best building materials are those found locally.
There is no doubt in my mind (no size jokes,Joel)that what we do best is build things out of wood. And, yes, the residents across the way need housing and other facilities built for them. However, the need also has a "cash" requirement as well. So might I make a suggestion that will meet both of these criteria.
Perhaps we could find things or projects which we could build from wood , then arrange for them to be donated for sale or auction and the proceeds submitted to an Aid supplier.
We get to do what we like best (build things), the effort gets cash to build housing, etc with the cash our efforts raised.
Eventually our efforts might proceed to the point where we build or supply housing to the cause, but wouldn't it be a start?
Maybe our efforts could include Timber Framing workshops where the participants are instructed in the Art of Timber Framing by laying out and cutting picnic table bases or Playhouses that the Red Cross receives and sells? Or Framing Horses?
The wood could be requested from our local suppliers as their contribution. How little wood would it take out of a 3,000 Board Foot Project to build a little something? Who doesn't have waste wood on most projects?
