Post by mgc on May 30, 2016 9:38:59 GMT -6
ENTRY # 512566449
A PROJECT FOR THE COMMUNITY
Design statement
Located in the Ashanti region of Ghana, this is the proposed design of a school for children between 12 to 18 years. Our proposal focuses on the design of the classroom module that will accommodate 45 children. We have made a simple and easy buildable structure using rammed earth and timber from the local region. This structure will rest on a cavity wall made of brickwork / blockwork filled with concrete, on a strip concrete foundation. In order to control the loss of material of the rammed wall we are proposing the integration of erosion checks made of fired clay. Between a series of timber columns on the façade facing the garden we propose the use of ‘jali windows’, made of timber that will allow the classroom to be permanently ventilated. One of the ‘jali windows’ will become the entrance door keeping the classroom locked when necessary. We will combine the timber structure with the rammed earth walls to allow more natural light. By omitting the lintel we will avoid any potential construction issues whilst also creating an overall elegant design. Our proposal incorporates future development of the central garden using natural materials such as stone, timber and grass. It is our vision that this mixed use space will then act as an outdoor activity area as well as providing a platform for community engagement.
BUDGET
Concrete strip foundation + earthen floor : 1600$
Vertical structure (brickwork + blockwork + rammed earth walls + timber columns): 1220$
Roof (Timber structure + corrugated zinc sheet + gutter and rain water pipe): 3350$
Door and Windows_: 500$
Miscellaneous: 330
TOTAL : 7000$