Need Design?

JI recognizes that many humanitarian organizations do not have access or funding for quality design and engineering services. Our mission is to connect your qualified project needs with skilled design and construction volunteers.

Qualifications

Quality Partner

Project partner must be a legitimate organization with a proven humanitarian track record.

Communication

Project partner must speak english to communicate efficiently and effectively with our design team.

Funding

At least partial construction funding procured and a plan for attaining outstanding funds.

Land

Land either procured or picked out. Designers will need site plans and GPS data up front.

Buy-In

In order to insure serious partners, JI requires a financial contribution for project coordination. Specifics vary per project.

Site Visit

Project partner must be able to host a design team for a site visit.

Important Considerations:

What is the final product?

The JI platform is designed to guide volunteers to produce the two following final deliverables. Note: These deliverables can be modified and we encourage all humanitarian partners to express their desires for the final deliverables.

Preliminary Construction Drawings: A preliminary set of construction drawings that can be finalized by in-country professionals.
Project Design Book: Our Design volunteers produce a project design book that focuses on these topics:

Environment: Geography, climate, flora and fauna, site hazards, industry and economic goals, socioeconomic, history and political structure, currency, transportation, and infographics.

Social: Demographics, religion, culture, etiquette, languages, and health.

Design: Program, vernacular, circulation studies, and process.

Construct: Vision and phasing requirements, design rationale, site and grading analysis, structural systems, regional, local and site utilities, sustainability strategies, floor plans, elevations, sections, renderings, physical models, construction estimate, construction schedule, stormwater pollution prevention, safety plans, hazard mitigation, site logistics, contracts and bidding, feasibility analysis.

Not a professional service

JI connects some of the world’s top design volunteers, guides them with a curricular structure, and coordinates layers of quality control (professors professional mentors, in-country support, etc.); However, it is important to remember that they are volunteers (often students) and are not a paid hire. We encourage you to review the ‘projects’ section of our website to see previous projects. By selecting quality volunteers and overseers, our humanitarian partners have been thrilled with the result. However, a satisfied result cannot be guaranteed.

Design Liability

Journeyman International, including volunteers, students, universities, volunteer firms, and mentors hold no liability in regards to project designs. All design and engineering work must be reviewed, modified and approved by legal professionals in the country of the project origin.

Not Construction Ready Documents

In most cases, volunteers are producing preliminary drawings, and are NOT construction-ready. These documents are created to support the in-country professional that will be creating the construction-ready drawings.

Submit a Project

What country is the project located?
Organization name

What is the name of the organization that is spearheading this project? If there is no organization, please explain.
What is the name of the project?

For example, "Child Hope Kenscoff Orphanage"
Provide a 1-2 sentence description of the project
This is the primary description that will be used to advertise the project.
What is the mission statement of the organization you represent?
What humanitarian category does the project best fit under?

i.e.: medical, orphanage, school, vocational center, community center, church, disaster relief, etc.
Explain the humanitarian need for this project and how this project can meet the need.
Is the organization capable and agreeable to communicating with our team several times per week during the design stage?
Describe the land situation. Has land been procured? Has a site been selected? Was land donated from the local government? Is a deed in-hand?
Describe the current budget situation. Is the land owned outright? What has been spent on the project and what is the estimated remaining costs? What is the strategy for attaining outstanding funds? Please provide as many specifics as possible.
Keep in mind that Journeyman International supports with architecture and engineering expenses, but does not contribute to 'brick and mortar' or operation expenses.
What is typical price per square meter for construction in this region?
Explain the desired timeline from the project. When do you hope to start and finish construction? Will construction occur in phases?
Journeyman designers work on specifics timelines, and the project timeline will influence the selected designer(s).
Is the organization capable of hosting (transportation, lodging, translation, safety, etc.) designer site visits? Design teams typically consist of 2-6 people and stay for 7 days.
What are the specific program desires for the project. How many buildings, stories, and floor plan square meters? Provide a detailed list of rooms desired and their specific intent.
Provide any additional information that should be considered.
i.e.: political challenges, unique situations, funding specifics, etc.
Primary contact
First Last
Phone Number
Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Email
Website
Upload a photo that will be used to advertise this project.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
Typically a photo of the project site is preferred. If this is not available, choose a photo that represents the mission of the organization.
Upload land documents.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
i.e.: land photos, deeds, topography, etc.
Upload any documents pertaining to this project.
Max. file size: 512 MB.
i.e.: Project descriptions, grant proposals, etc.
Upload an additional pertinent project information.
Max. file size: 512 MB.

Partner Testimonials

Matt Peace, Director of Development at Amoveo Group – “It has been a pleasure working with each of the designers at Journeyman International. They brought competence and professionalism that we would grade it an A+. We would not have been able to accomplish our goals to the level of which we did without Journeyman International!”

Justin Hurst, Vice President at Enfoque Ciudad – “JI is on the cutting edge of providing quality, safe buildings in foreign countries. They provided solid help for our youth orphanage project in Guadalajara, Mexico. If you want top-notch work with a highly motivated leader, choose JI!”

John Look, President at Global Health Ministries – “JI empowered our organization, giving us the technical and professional services needed to see our vision succeed.”

Rick Fedrizzi, President of US Green Build Council – “These young professionals are the next generation of world changers!. The JI model is innovative and business savvy. The US Green Build Council will continue to support and sponsor this effort!”