How it works

Architects for Peace pro-bono service acts as a bridge between community groups, non-profit agencies and charitable organisations that need architectural services but cannot afford to pay for them (the ‘Clients’) and professionals of the built environment who are prepared to work with these groups free of charge (the ‘Service Providers’). The roles of the Service Providers (arch-peace’s members), the Clients and the Arch-Peace pro-bono team are explained in detail below. The main contractual relationship is between Clients and Service Providers, with Arch-Peace providing a linking and facilitating role. The process is illustrated in the following flow chart:


Criteria for project selection involvement

Clients and their projects are assessed against the following criteria before being accepted into the Arch-Peace pro bono service:

both the Client and the proposed project operate on a not-for-profit basis

there is a clear likelihood of benefit from the addition of pro bono architectural services

the Client has a clear understanding of the scope of the project and a demonstrated ability to fund the proposed project (or a clear plan of how funding will be secured)

the Client has a strong track record of successfully managing projects or activities of a similar scale

the Client is not currently receiving fee-based architectural services and/or does not have an existing relationship with an architect or architectural firm.

If you are a non-for-profit organisation and require arch-peace pro bono services, please fill a “Client: Project Application Form”

Note: we reserve the right to reject any request for pro bono deemed by us not suitable for our services.