 Pilot Projects
Energy Efficient Housing - Burkina Faso
Tiébélé - Burkina Faso
Women labourers
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UNEP SBCI members Plasterdil, represented by M. Jean Louis CHARDENET and Architect Amelie Essesse are assisting the development of a sustainable building project in the West African country Burkina Faso. The project involves the design and construction of a Municipal Library and “Mediatheca” in the township of Pô using an innovative composite wall system that combines reinforced polystyrene wall panels with rammed earth construction.
The concept to build a sustainable building using traditional and local raw materials with unskilled labourers has brought the attention of the local “burkinabe” architects. The main goal is to minimise construction costs and to allow any labourer to build a house without outside assistance.
The project has been positively perceived by all governmental agencies in Burkina Faso. The architectural concept and the technology seem approved in principle but final decisions will not be taken until the official test reports are released.
For more information please email Jean-Louis or Amélie
Flood Crisis
Houses destroyed by floods in Pô |
Three people died and 3000 families in the town of Pô lost their houses and belongings due to recent heavy flooding, yet only 25 tents and some cover sheets have been put at the disposal of the refugees! The Mayor explained the urgency to build new houses as soon and as fast as possible in order to avert further suffering. Any SBCI members or partners who wish to offer assistance should contact Jean-Louis. |
SUSHI
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Last Update 03/12/2007 00:17:56