The 1% program grew out of the pro bono work of a single architecture firm and has been inspired by the culture of pro bono service in law and other professions.

Inspiration
Informed by the examples of other professions and groups, ranging from the Community Design Collaborative of AIA Philadelphia to the Taproot Foundation , The 1% program is focused on professionalizing pro bono design.

A program of Public Architecture
The 1% is a program of Public Architecture, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco. Public Architecture acts as a catalyst for public discourse through education, advocacy, and the design of public spaces and amenities. >>