PHILANTHROPIC
ARCHITECTURE
ABOUT ME
Markus Zorn
Driven by a desire to understand and connect, I weave together design, research, and storytelling to create change. My continuous learning journey as has equipped me with a diverse toolkit, including art, technology, leadership and cultural studies.
Specific skills include sustainable development, storytelling, disaster risk reduction, participatory design, serious games, humanitarian project management, and intercultural leadership.
Technical Capacities
Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation (DRR & CCA)
As an architect with a philanthropic heart, I strive to merge my design skills with DRR & CCA strategies. My goal is to build structures and communities that not only withstand natural disasters but also adapt to the changing environment, ensuring long-term safety and community resilience.
BBB (Build Back Better)
CMDRR (Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction)
CEDRIG
NEAT+
Emergency Architecture, Shelter and Settlements
My foundation addresses the immediate needs of disaster zones by providing emergency shelters and designing sustainable settlements. I believe functionality, cultural sensitivity, and resilience through community engagement are key ingredients for successful shelter projects. This allows communities to rebuild not just homes, but hope.
PASSA (Participatory Approach for Safe Shelter Awareness)
Emergency Shelter/NFI
Cash & Voucher Assistance
Teaching, Research and Innovation
I am passionate about empowering the future generation of architects. Through engaging lectures, hands-on workshops, and managing impactful research projects, I share my knowledge and foster a generation passionate about humanitarian design. My foundation actively supports innovative solutions to address the ever-evolving needs of communities facing disaster.
Creative Skills
Serious Games and Gamification
I see the potential of serious games and gamification to go beyond entertainment. By supporting the development of engaging and interactive games focused on sustainability, I aim to work with communities in a fun and accessible way on topics like sustainability and resilience.
Community Engagement
Serious Game Design
Photography and Storytelling
The power of photography and storytelling is undeniable. I use these tools to document the devastating impact of disasters while highlighting the unwavering resilience and hope of the people I work with. These stories become powerful advocates, inspiring action and encouraging philanthropic support for those most vulnerable.
Design and Web
I offer comprehensive design services including logo creation, user-friendly web design, and professional business card design. This allows your organization or business to establish a strong visual identity and effectively communicate your mission to the world.