Post by mena on May 29, 2016 1:19:43 GMT -6
DESIGN STATEMENT
- # 512718813
Design: The design calls for simplicity and sobriety, given the budget and the self construction. The scope of the project is to elaborate an idea that gives room to creativity, modernity and variety. The beauty of earth construction is matched with the irregularity of the windows, which are splayed and colorful. By simply varying the formwork the units can display a strong visual variety within the simplicity of the construction and avoiding building complications.
Flexibility: to avoid rigidity, I provided a second larger unit (around 57 sq. mt.) which conforms with the same design concept, and the different units can be freely aggregated.
Construction: the unit is constructed using local techniques and materials readily available on site. The foundations are cast in concrete, like the raised platform which supports the rammed earth walls. On top of the walls a ring concrete beam serves as lintel for doors and windows, support for the perforated ceiling and the basis to sit the roofing system. The roof acts like a visor: it's an overhanging structure of corrugated metal which protects the construction from the rain and shades the walls from the sun. Between the roof and the perforated ceiling there's a large gap, to allow the warm air to escape out sideways. In fact, the unit uses passive ventilation, like the Gando Library project by Francis Kéré: at the bottom of the walls on both sides there are openings which allow the cooler air in.
The large openings are tapered. This gives a strong character to the buildings, with a touch of color, that can be different for each 2 unit aggregations (so to connote the use of the classes: yellow for science, red for workshops...) or just one color like it's shown in the renders, for a stronger sense of uniformity.
Project budget breakdown for the unit :
(please note: the following does not include labor)
Roofing.
Dimension: 930X1500. Corrugated zinc sheets, 12 packs = $ 1560
Roof girders: $ 160 each, total 7, including hardware = $ 1120
Walling.
Rammed earth wall material: = $ 0
Formwork (including hardware) = $ 500
Concrete perforated ceiling: = $500
Concrete ring top beam = $ 300
Foundation.
Excavation = $ 150
Foundation + concrete raised platform + concrete bottom curb = $ 1300
Finishes:
3 blade louvered windows (dim: 270X150- 95X115 - 170X95 cm) - painted wood total = $ 100
2 louvered doors - painted wood - total = $ 80
Bundle bug net X2 (protection of doors and windows) = $ 100
Bundle wire mesh (for perforations @ceiling) = $ 60
Electric (including light fixtures) = $ 300
Miscellaneous: = $ 800
Grand total = $ 6870
It has been very difficult to come up with a budget, but I believe that it is credible, although not precise.
- # 512718813
Design: The design calls for simplicity and sobriety, given the budget and the self construction. The scope of the project is to elaborate an idea that gives room to creativity, modernity and variety. The beauty of earth construction is matched with the irregularity of the windows, which are splayed and colorful. By simply varying the formwork the units can display a strong visual variety within the simplicity of the construction and avoiding building complications.
Flexibility: to avoid rigidity, I provided a second larger unit (around 57 sq. mt.) which conforms with the same design concept, and the different units can be freely aggregated.
Construction: the unit is constructed using local techniques and materials readily available on site. The foundations are cast in concrete, like the raised platform which supports the rammed earth walls. On top of the walls a ring concrete beam serves as lintel for doors and windows, support for the perforated ceiling and the basis to sit the roofing system. The roof acts like a visor: it's an overhanging structure of corrugated metal which protects the construction from the rain and shades the walls from the sun. Between the roof and the perforated ceiling there's a large gap, to allow the warm air to escape out sideways. In fact, the unit uses passive ventilation, like the Gando Library project by Francis Kéré: at the bottom of the walls on both sides there are openings which allow the cooler air in.
The large openings are tapered. This gives a strong character to the buildings, with a touch of color, that can be different for each 2 unit aggregations (so to connote the use of the classes: yellow for science, red for workshops...) or just one color like it's shown in the renders, for a stronger sense of uniformity.
Project budget breakdown for the unit :
(please note: the following does not include labor)
Roofing.
Dimension: 930X1500. Corrugated zinc sheets, 12 packs = $ 1560
Roof girders: $ 160 each, total 7, including hardware = $ 1120
Walling.
Rammed earth wall material: = $ 0
Formwork (including hardware) = $ 500
Concrete perforated ceiling: = $500
Concrete ring top beam = $ 300
Foundation.
Excavation = $ 150
Foundation + concrete raised platform + concrete bottom curb = $ 1300
Finishes:
3 blade louvered windows (dim: 270X150- 95X115 - 170X95 cm) - painted wood total = $ 100
2 louvered doors - painted wood - total = $ 80
Bundle bug net X2 (protection of doors and windows) = $ 100
Bundle wire mesh (for perforations @ceiling) = $ 60
Electric (including light fixtures) = $ 300
Miscellaneous: = $ 800
Grand total = $ 6870
It has been very difficult to come up with a budget, but I believe that it is credible, although not precise.