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Muyinga_Burundi_2012

a cooperation between Brussels cooperation and Sint-Lucas sponsored by Vlir-Uos

(in)formation Burundi

Project: a school for deaf children Type: pilotproject

Location: Muyinga (Burundi)Client: ODEDIMArchitect: BC-AS Budget: 40 000 €

Status: in construction Concept: 2012

Cooperation: ODEDIM Muyinga NGO, Satimo vzw,

Rotary Aalst, Zonta Brugge, Provincie West-Vlaanderen, Luca KU Leuven (Sint-Lucas), Vlir-uos.

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introduction

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table of content

1. Introduction to Biology Arthur C. Smith 12. Microbiology Susan Jones 103. Advances in Biotechnology T.C. Chang 241. Introduction to Biology Arthur C. Smith 12. Microbiology Susan Jones 103. Advances in Biotechnology T.C. Chang 241. Introduction to Biology Arthur C. Smith 12. Microbiology Susan Jones 103. Advances in Biotechnology T.C. Chang 24

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vlir-uos interns

other interns

brussels cooperation architects

the team

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the planning

brussels cooperation architects

Vision on masterplan

Check-up of local materials and techniques

Finishing the drawing for the entire school Execution plan of the entire project + fundraising

Foundation + vertical structurefree site + digging in

SeptAugustJulyJune

Sebastiaan De Beir, architect

May Oct

Structural research of the colomns and the roof

execution plans Measuring+ quatation

management and organisation of construction site

Choice of exact placement

Earth tests

Roof+ interior volume

Laurens Bekemans, architect

Ken De Cooman, architect

Sarrolta Huttl, architect intern

Hanne Eckelmans, architect intern

Eva Gheysens, architect student

Jasper v.d. Linden, architect student

Inez v. Roosbroek, intern

Nicolas Coeckelberghs, architect

Electricity Finishing

Documentation

the planning

12Main target of the project A library. Our aim is to not use concrete (imported and thus expensive, giving resources to place of origin - Dubai and China) nor fired bricks (because of deforestation). This gives us the possibility to use local materials in a contemporary way for bigger infrastructure (earth as a building material for school and public space), giving back pride and self esteem to local community. This also means working with local workers who have knowledge in earth building, providing financial resources and work to local community (instead of working with contractors, who come from Bujumbura or even Rwanda). A last aspect is to link construction process with local micro-economies and the startup of a Community Based Organization (CBO) on a long term, stimulating the rise of small or medium enterprises (SME’s) out of these structures.

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map of Burundi

MAP OF BURUNDI

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

HANDS target: everything, really! amount: up to 140 (2X70)

hands “replacing the machine”

The most obvious, as well as the most important tool. As there is no electricity available on the construction site, the only option is to use menforce. A big amount of men and woman were working on the site; monday-friday 8am-5pm. Because labour is very cheap in Burundi (~1,2euro/day) and the unemployment very high, it is an interesting solution to rise the number of labourers on site in order to get a quicker result.

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

TERSTARAM target: earth bricks production amount: 2

Terstaram “made in Belgium”

These 2 machines were probably the most advanced tools on the site. Dating back to the colonial times, they were spread all over Burundi. We were lucky enough to find some of these intactly. The basic principle is the following; make a good earth mix, put the earth in the mould of the machine on press it together. This delivers a finished stone. Four people are constantly producing stones, up to 1100 stones/day.

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

SHOVEL target: moving earth amount: +-25

Shovel “oldschool, but so reliable” A big amount of earth needed to move. As the site is situated on a rather steep hill, big parts needed to get flattened. Because moving earth by hand is very labour intensive, more critical thinking about smart usage of the earth and moving them immediately to a good spot became necessary.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

SIEVE target: preparing earth amount: 1

Sieve “selfmade improvisation”

This set-up for a sieving system was necessary to produce earth with a certain particle size. The total earth mix contains a specific ratio of particle sizes in order to work together as one solid brick. The sieving grid was brought from Belgium and the system was put together with some trial and error. The final outcome turned out to be the most practical solution for the workmen.

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

TROWEL target: mason the stones amount: +-20

Trowel “key tool for masoning”

Burundians are crafted masoners. Although the both the bricks and the mortar consist fully out of earth, the walls are put up pretty similar to any other.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

TEST MACHINE target: calculate amount: 1

Test machine “self made for the win”

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE:

LAPTOPS target: design amount: 7

Laptops “technology invasion”

We’re not going to lie. Our main tool is still the laptop. Making the design of the building, detaillings, calculations,... Most if it was done from behind a screen, as long as there was electricity. Although the computerdesign made it possible for us to work in an exact and efficient way, a lot of things change when arriving on the construction site. A good balance between our well-known way of designing and smart fieldwork is a must.

MATERIALS

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Earth “from mother nature”

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MATERIALS:

EARTH target: brick making

Eucalyptus “wood; the strongest, the reddest”

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MATERIALS:

EUCALYPTUS target: roof construction

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Sisal “rope; from plant to hammock”

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MATERIALS:

SYSAL target: giant hammock

Tiles “local quality product”

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MATERIALS:

TILES target: roof finishing

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Concrete “when it’s the only way out”

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MATERIALS:

CONCRETE target: column inside

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Proces Foundation till roof in 1,5 month

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foundation making, july

first electricity, august

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chaise.15pièces

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planches: 440X100X1mm

colonnes: 40X40Xxmm

vue frontalsection

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on-site video’s, on vimeo.com, on Brussels Cooperations account

Communication and more info on the project

exposition, november 2012, Brussels centre

website BC-AS, architects.bc-as.org

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