This workshop is designed to provide participants with practical experience and comprehensive knowledge in the field of rammed earth & sustainable construction.
Objectives:
➡️Explore the principles of sustainable architecture and how to incorporate them into your designs.
➡️Understand the principles and methods of rammed earth construction, including material selection, compaction technologies, and curing processes.
➡️Work in teams to design and build a functional structure, which will serve as a Mess, Lounge, and Craft Shop at Kasigau BaseCamp, enhancing your teamwork and project management skills.
📍 Venue: Kasigau BaseCamp, Taita Taveta
🗓️ Duration: 11th August - 25th August 2024
🚍 Arrival at BaseCamp: 11th August 2024
🚍 Departure from BaseCamp: 25th August 2024
🏕️ Accommodation: Offered at the BaseCamp free of charge
Join us for this unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the project while communing with other like minded professionals. Uncover the exciting opportunities in modern vernacular architecture methods that you can incorporate in your architectural career. The world will be a better place if more of us designed and built with a concious thought of the environment around us
The two-week immersive workshop on rammed Earth technologies and other sustainable building practices will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. Throughout the workshop, participants will engage with expert guest speakers, participate in practical construction activities, and explore innovative techniques in sustainable building.
📅 Daily Schedule:
🔹 Everyday is a Full-day sessions except for Sundays (day off).
Morning session: 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Tea break: 10:30 am - 11:00 am
2nd Morning session: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Afternoon session: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Evenings: Relax and enjoy a campfire and dinner under the stars.
For more details and to Rsvp Please contact
Chris Cambell Clause: Chriscampbellclause@gmail.com
Peninah Mugonga: PeninahMugonga@uonbi.ac.ke
