http://www.cpsr.org/program/sphere/patterns/

The Pattern Language for Living Communication project is a long-term, participatory project to create a useful, compelling and comprehensive collection of knowledge which reflects the wisdom of people from all over the world who are developing information and communication systems that support humankind's deepest core values.

Paper: http://www.scn.org/sphere/patterns/pdc-02.html

DougSchuler leads this initiative.