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Farmhouse in Warwickshire, UK (2017). Photo ©  Architecture 00 . According to the United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, carbon neutrality by 2050 is the world’s most urgent mission . Buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions. In response, WikiHouse has developed a mission to “put the knowledge & tools to build beautiful, zero-carbon buildings into the hands of every citizen, community and business.” How it Works Designer Alastair Parvin presents a simple but provocative idea: what if, instead of architects creating buildings for those who can afford to commission them, regular citizens could design and build their own houses? The concept is at the heart of WikiHouse, an open source construction kit that means just about anyone can build a house, anywhere. Watch Alastair Parvin’s TED Talk, here . The big idea behind WikiHouse is the power of 'many small'. WikiHouse isn't made by just one company in one large, centralized factory, but b...

Sparkflight Studios is now certified for WBE and WOSB under the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), which means we have an advocate for access, capacity development, recognition, and community support to facilitate real-time business opportunities. WBENC also offers training that helps grow our capacity. WBENC is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs. The United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved WBENC as a Third Party Certifier for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification as part of the SBA's WOSB Federal Contracting Program.  WBENC President and CEO, Pamela Prince-Eason, explains the importance of WBENC and WOSB certification to women's business growth in this short video; link here .

Sparkflight’s Q2 community giving wrapped up with two local organizations that have been in operation for 20 years and more. These proven non-profits are part of our City’s economic recovery solution as we all find our way through recession and pandemic’s impact. Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) is providing Southern Nevada’s homeless youth with help, hope, and the support needed to rebuild their lives. Their latest effort is the Housing Expansion Campaign . It’s a response to the dire need by purchasing multifamily housing properties to shelter unaccompanied homeless youth, getting them off the streets and on a pathway to self-sufficiency and success. Donate today ! We also support Family Promise of Las Vegas whose mission is to help homeless families with children in Clark County achieve sustainable housing and independence through a compassionate community-based response. Family Promise supports family resiliency with education and applied resources. They opera...