African School Project [The 22nd Salon of architecture Novi Sad]
Edukativni centar u Africi [22. salon arhitekture Novi Sad]
Abstract
Basic condition for society development and its progress is youth education. Main
project idea is to create a valuable place to learn, play and live for the children
of Malawi. The African school project design is inspired by traditional African
architecture; principles that accentuate the spirit of community and emphasize
the local heritage create a setting where the children can find a sense of joy and
belonging. Anthropologists have concluded that many African societies used
fractals in their architecture, spirituality and art. Keeping the African heritage
alive, such logic was applied to our design idea, where the project as such is never finished and can always be developed further according to the nature of fractals. With location and sub-tropical climate parameters in mind, presented design solution offers a unique self-sustaining system for every facility. Using clay brick as the main construction material the cost of construction process is reduced and the building itse...lf is simplified, allowing on-site construction. Double-brick walls are constructed of two brick layers with an air gap in between. Clay brick has thermal mass properties and can absorb heat and release it slowly into the objects. This slow release of heat can be great for comfort even during summer, as the house warms up during the day and cools off at night. The perforated brick-style of the outer wall allows constant natural ventilation of the facilities, eliminating the need for artificial ventilation. Solar panels on object roofs are specifically set up to receive the biggest amount of sunlight. Collected
rainwater is later used to irrigate the gardens. Recycling the materials from old
buildings that will be demolished on site can be used for making some of the furniture and fencing, which helps make the total cost of the construction significantly smaller.
Keywords:
Edukacija / Škola / Fraktali / Republika Malavi / Education / School / Fractals / Republic of MalawiSource:
22. Salon arhitekture Novi Sad : [15. 10. - 22.10. 2020. Galerija Macut, Spens, Novi Sad] = The 22st Salon of architecture Novi Sad : [October 15th-October 22th 2020 Macut Gallery, Spens, Novi Sad], 2020, 97-97Publisher:
- Novi Sad: Association of Novi Sad Architects [DaNS] = Društvo arhitekata Novog Sada
Institution/Community
Arhitektonski fakultetRašeta, D., Spasenović, V., Simić, M.,& Graovac, O.. (2020). African School Project [The 22nd Salon of architecture Novi Sad]. in 22. Salon arhitekture Novi Sad : [15. 10. - 22.10. 2020. Galerija Macut, Spens, Novi Sad] = The 22st Salon of architecture Novi Sad : [October 15th-October 22th 2020 Macut Gallery, Spens, Novi Sad] Novi Sad: Association of Novi Sad Architects [DaNS] = Društvo arhitekata Novog Sada., 97-97. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1445
Rašeta D, Spasenović V, Simić M, Graovac O. African School Project [The 22nd Salon of architecture Novi Sad]. in 22. Salon arhitekture Novi Sad : [15. 10. - 22.10. 2020. Galerija Macut, Spens, Novi Sad] = The 22st Salon of architecture Novi Sad : [October 15th-October 22th 2020 Macut Gallery, Spens, Novi Sad]. 2020;:97-97. https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1445 .
Rašeta, Darija, Spasenović, Vanja, Simić, Mihailo, Graovac, Ognjen, "African School Project [The 22nd Salon of architecture Novi Sad]" in 22. Salon arhitekture Novi Sad : [15. 10. - 22.10. 2020. Galerija Macut, Spens, Novi Sad] = The 22st Salon of architecture Novi Sad : [October 15th-October 22th 2020 Macut Gallery, Spens, Novi Sad] (2020):97-97, https://hdl.handle.net/21.15107/rcub_raf_1445 .