Habitat for Humanity makes homeownership possible for families who are unable to qualify for traditional home loans but have a stable job, good or no credit, and the willingness to contribute 350 hours of sweat equity to the building of Habitat homes. This non-profit operates a fund to "purchase, stabilize and resell blighted properties" in the Lower St. Charles Corridor. They've rescued several beautiful homes and cultivated vibrance in a struggling neighborhood. Our contributions include design of the reconstruction of a 150-year old mansion that was slated for demolition.
At Bell Architecture, we believe every family should have an affordable, safe, and well-designed home. And since we love to design homes, we are in a good place to help! Since 2001 Bell Architecture has partnered with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity. For every home or addition we design for our clients, we in turn donate the architectural services necessary for Habitat, their volunteers, and the homeowners-to-be to work together to build a simple, contextual and affordable home.
Michael J. Bell, FAIA, is a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Tulane University, where he achieved a Master of Architecture degree. After four years of architectural practice in Dallas, Michael was drawn back to the city he loves, where he earned a Juris Doctor degree, also from Tulane University. Michael then embarked on an architectural career informed by the premise that architects' clients benefit tremendously when their architect understands the contractual and legal environment in which their design and construction projects are realized.
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