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Workshop in Italy Constructs Rammed Earth Structures to Rescue Constructive Traditions

AD Editorial Team — Sun, 16 Jul 2017 14:00:00 +0000

In a 12-day workshop, Building Trust International and Terraepaglia joined the Ciuffelli Agricultural Technical Institute in Todi, Italy, with the aim of exploring a series of construction techniques with raw soil. In addition to producing earth bricks and rammed earth structures -in collaboration with experts such as Eliana Baglioni and Pouya Khazaeli-, a curved wall was erected with a wooden structure and a cane framework, on which a massive layer of earth and straw was spread.

Cyclone Housing Design + Build Workshop, Bangladesh, 2016

Rene Submissions — Wed, 26 Aug 2015 19:30:00 +0000

Building Trust will be working with a community in Kuakata, Barishal, Bangladesh and local Architects to design and build a cyclone resistance low cost house for a family in need. Bangladesh is a river-based country whose coastal areas are frequently affected by natural disasters such as cyclones. 1000's of houses are destroyed annually; entire villages are eradicated during such disasters. It is due to this problem that our team has been requested to organise a workshop to find a new housing solution.

3 Unique Ways You Can Volunteer as an Architect

Patrick McLoughlin and Chad Johnson — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 09:30:00 +0000

Patrick McLoughlin and Chad Johnson are the founders of Build Abroad, a volunteer organization that offers architectural and construction services to developing nations. McLoughlin also sits on the board of Architecture for Humanity in Chicago. In this article they share 3 new ways architects can get involved through volunteering.

ASF Announces Winners of Inaugural International Awards

Katie Watkins — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 12:00:00 +0000

Architecture Sans Frontières has announced the winners of their inaugural ASF International Awards, which aim to recognize “efficient solutions developed by architects globally to the many social, environmental and economic challenges facing the built environment.”

PLACE By Design Wins Cool School Design Competition

Holly Giermann — Sat, 23 May 2015 12:00:55 +0000

A team from Bristol-based firm PLACE By Design has been selected as the winner of Building Trust International’s Cool School Design Competition, beating out 475 other entrants. Located in Khovd, Mongolia, the project presents an innovative educational space that integrates existing facilities and is capable of withstanding the region’s extreme weather patterns.

Building Trust Goes to Italy for Latest Design + Build Workshop

Patricia Arcilla — Wed, 20 May 2015 09:00:12 +0000

This August, Building Trust will host a Design + Build Workshop in Umbria, Italy, in collaboration with local artisan collective Terraepaglia. Combining innovative building design with natural construction methods, the workshop will focus on the creation of functional spaces through sustainable means and materials. Over the course of 12 days, participants will work closely with Building Trust and Terraepaglia to learn hands-on construction methods including adobe brick making, straw bale and rammed earth construction, natural plastering, and wood flooring. Learn more about the project and how to get involved here. Our previous coverage of Building Trust's workshops can be found here.

"Cool School" Finalists Respond to Mongolia's Extreme Climate

Holly Giermann — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 13:00:40 +0000

The sixth international competition by Building Trust International, this year’s “Cool School” design competition is in its final stage. Participants were challenged with the task of designing a school addition for 100 students responsive to the extreme climatic conditions of Mongolia, emphasizing adaptability, aesthetics, and comfort. Of over 180 submissions, one winner and nine honorable mentions will be selected by a jury and announced on May 1, 2015.

Building Trust International Constructs Sustainable Housing in Cambodia

Karissa Rosenfield — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 01:00:00 +0000

Building Trust International, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity and Karuna Cambodia, has realized three winning designs from the 2013 Future of Sustainable Housing in Cambodia competition.

“Move to Care” Winners Envision Relocatable Healthcare Facilities for Southeast Asia

Karissa Rosenfield — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 01:00:00 +0000

Responding to the demand for healthcare services in rural Southeast Asia, Building Trust International launched an international competition - Moved to Care - to envision flexible and relocatable healthcare facilities. Over 200 entrants participated; one professional winner, a multi-disciplinary team from the USA, and one student winner were honored. Check out their winning proposals, after the break...

Moved to Care Design Competition

Sebastian Jordana — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Building Trust International is very pleased to announce their 5th Design Competition. The challenge is to design a health facility that can easily be relocated. This could be in response to a natural disaster, or to inoculate and educate in areas with specific medical emergencies or outbreaks, it will also help aid agencies that don't have the funds or means to purchase land, offering short term leasing opportunities.

PLAYscapes Competition Results Announced

James Taylor-Foster — Sun, 13 Oct 2013 01:00:00 +0000

"People tend to forget that play is serious." - David Hockney

PLAYscapes International Design Competition

Alison Furuto — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0000

As a reminder, the the registration deadline for the PLAYscapes International Design Competition is rapidly approaching with just under a month left. Building Trust International is calling all professional and student architects, designers, engineers and artists to find exciting design proposals to transform neglected parts of cities into interactive landscapes, encouraging public engagement, community involvement and sustainable adaptive reuse. Proposals should be sited in an abandoned or forgotten urban site and develop PLAYscapes that create opportunity for interaction and play for citizens of all ages. The deadline to register is July 1, and the deadline for submissions is July 29. For more information, please visit here.