The Change Project

Here’s a project I’m super excited about.

Alex and his family lost nearly everything to hurricane Katrina, and he’s working to rebuild his home and his community using some unconventional resources.

We couldn’t talk about his project in person, so I called him at his home in Mississippi. It’s the first time I’ve done a phone interview, and I think it turned out alright!

Click here for the interview - 13:30, 13MB

Click here for the complete phone call - 29:52, 30MB

Linkage:

• Renaissance Ronin - his blog, with heaps of information about the project
• More about shipping container architecture
• If you’re in Portland, check out the Rebuilding Center as a great resource for architectural salvage and sustainable construction.

I’m always on the look out for people who are changing the world. If you know someone who fits that description, let me know!

(and, I’m always open to suggestions on how to improve the site and the interviews!)

As promised — Mark Shuttleworth answers the question!

(Don’t see a video? Click here to watch it on Google)

Linkage:

• Mark’s blog
• Ubuntu Linux
• Canonical Ltd.
• HBD Venture Capital

It was a lot of fun to hear Mark talk about what it’s like being a cosmonaut, and about his vision for how free software can impact the developing world. Cheers to the awesome people at the Legion of Tech for putting together the event, and for providing the opportunity to talk with Mark in person.

PS: This was my first video interview, and I’m keen for feedback — what can I do better next time?