African project
Multipurpose Hall – Uganda
industrial nature of the metallic roof, baffles made of locally available hemp fabric
were suspended from the roof.
A number of appropriate technologies have been utilised; these include concealed
rainwater harvesting from 90% of the roof area; solar chimneys in the kitchen to
improve natural ventilation and provide good natural light for the worktops; and
fuel-efficient firewood stoves with built-in water pre-heating.
The building was designed by Studio FH Architects, a young Ugandan practice
specialising in the design and implementation of innovative green architecture in
rural East Africa.
PROJECT TEAM
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Foundation’s Project Mannya
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Location: Mannya village, Southern Ugand
Architect: Studio FH Architects (www.studiofh.ug)
Structural Engineer: MBW Consulting
(www.mbw.co.ug)
M&E Engineer: BES Consult
Quantity Surveyor: Dudley Kasibante and Partners
(www.dudleykasibante.co.ug)
Contractor: Trust Builders
Photographs: Will Boase Photography
(www.willboase.com)
Area: 680m²
Cost: $367 000 (excl. VAT)
Project year: 2016
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