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Localworks
Uganda
Приєднався 26 лис 2019
Localworks is a design and build collaborative, based in Uganda, that specialises in the design and realisation of ecological architecture.
Localtalks 02.24 – Local Innovators: Green Products from Natural and Recycled Materials
This hybrid event (online and in-person) focused on innovative and sustainable Ugandan products. We invited a few local companies (MakaPads, TEXFAD, WastePlus, Divine Bamboo and Paper Craft Africa) to share products that use natural and/or recycled materials. Speakers presented technical aspects of their products alongside their experiences of establishing and running green startups. Samples of the various products were presented in a small exhibition.
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Localtalks 01.24 - Architectural Education: Nurturing East Africa’s Architects of the Future
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This session explored the topic of appropriate architectural education for East Africa. It was held as a hybrid event hosted at Localworks’ office in Kampala and online. The event speakers were three experienced architectural academics: Dr. Mark Olweny, Dr. Hermie Delport and Garret Gantner. Mark is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture in the School of Architecture and the Built Environment at the...
Localtalks 03.23 - Counting Carbon: Quantifying Sustainable Construction
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This session focused on quantifying carbon emissions in the construction industry. Two speakers with extensive experience in this field were hosted: Joe Jack Williams, a partner and researcher at FCBStudios in London and Tom Joseph Mukasa, a chartered quantity surveyor and PHD fellow at Makerere University in Kampala. Joe has contributed to the development of FCBS Carbon, a free whole life carb...
Localtalks 02.23 - Green and Affordable: Sustainable Buildings for Everyone
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This session focused on the issue of sustainable and low-cost housing solutions for East Africa and beyond. Three professionals shared case studies that illustrate innovative efforts toward addressing the topic. To begin with, Nick Mwai, director and co-founder of Living Walls Africa, spoke on sustainable raw materials used for low-cost housing schemes in Kenya. This was followed by, Jakob Knud...
Localtalks 01.23 - Breathing walls: Creating Healthy Indoor Environments
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Localtalks 01.23 was a webinar about breathing walls in the context of a tropical climate. The two part discussion focused on vapour-open wall build-ups and products in the context of Uganda and alternatives which are currently in use elsewhere. This discussion was led by different speakers. Felix Holland gave an introduction to the subject and was soon followed by Philip Murungi, an engineer a...
Localtalks 04.22 - Designing for Refugees: Changing Narratives, Creating Opportunities
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The final Localtalks event of 2022 was based on the topic of designing for refugees. It provided an opportunity to think critically about design responses to spaces for refugee communities in Uganda and beyond. Three presentations by Patrick Muvunga, Xavier De Kestelier and Evan Easton-Calabria occupied the first half of the session. Evan, a Senior Researcher at the Academic Alliance for Antici...
Localtalks 03.22 - Green Water Solutions
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Localtalks 03.22 was a webinar about alternative rainwater and wastewater technologies in Uganda. The two part discussion was led by different speakers. To begin with, Allan Semakula, Head of Building Services at Localworks, gave a presentation focused on biodigesters - an eco-friendly wastewater and sewerage management system. He explained the workings of the system alongside practical built e...
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 8 - The heart the hands and the head
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We are pleased to share the 8th and final episode of our documentary series that tells the story behind the construction of Mustarseed Junior School, in Sentema. In this episode, students and teachers are shown in their element, using the school. Various activities are shared from exciting cultural performances to interactive outdoor experiences! This short movie series has been produced in par...
Localtalks 02.22 - Collaborative Construction: Building Better Together
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This event was hosted in collaboration with Artachat, 32° East’s public discussion series; it was held as a webinar live from 32° East’s construction site in Kabalagala on Wednesday 15th June, 2022. The session started with an interactive site tour in which attendees explored the construction site and raised various questions about the project. This was followed with three presentations by Tees...
Localtalks 01.22 - Indigenous Landscapes : Preserving Nature amidst human needs
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Localtalks 01.22 was based on the theme of ‘Indigenous Landscapes’. It was held as a webinar on Wednesday 16th March, 2022 and hosted three speakers with extensive experience working with landscapes and natural contexts across East Africa. Joannes Bosco Samikwo (@samikwo), is the director of Multiplant International Medicinal Conservation-Seed Bank in Kenya. He discussed the way in which natura...
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 7 - Grand handover opening
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In March 2021, Friends of Mustardseed organised in partnership with Brass For Africa organized a really happy and festive day at the school to celebrate the completion of the works. Almost a year later, Uganda is opening schools again, meaning MJS will soon be used and invaded by little kids ! This is the 7th episode of our documentary telling the story and construction of the 'eco' Mustarseed ...
Localworks EcoPrefab Prototype Construction
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So, we've built a prototype ! The Localworks EcoPrefab reached another level with this finished prototype for 2 teachers housing. This must have been are fastest construction site ever ! Tell us what you think of this initiative !
Localtalks 04.21 - Building with Bamboo: Robust, Resilient, Regenerative
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Localtalks 04.21 was based on the theme of ‘Building with Bamboo’. It was held as a webinar on Wednesday 15th December, 2021. The platform hosted three speakers with extensive and varied experiences working with bamboo in different contexts. Stefan Pollak, founding member of AK0-Architettura a kilometro zero ETS, presented different available species and sizes of bamboos and various ways of emp...
Localtalks 03.21 - A Future for the Past: Restore, Redevelop, Reuse
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Localtalks 03.21 was based on the topic of preserving architectural heritage in East Africa. It was held as a webinar on 15th September, 2021. The event discussion was preceded and guided by two presentations. The first presentation explored specific examples of architectural heritage in Uganda. It was led by Timothy Latim, an independent photographer and designer who has experience documenting...
Localtalks 02.21 - E-mobility Made in Uganda: Distant Dream or Close Reality?
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Localtalks 02.21 focused on e-mobility, a technology that provides eco-friendly, low-emission, quiet and efficient modes of transport. The session speakers represented two Ugandan companies that are spearheading local e-mobility innovations across the country: Bodawerk International Ltd and Kiira Motors Corporation. Bodawerk has developed an intelligent energy storage system that can be used in...
'Pragmatic Idealism' - Green Architecture from Uganda.
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'Pragmatic Idealism' - Green Architecture from Uganda.
Localtalks 01.21 Tropical Roofs: Sunshade, Rain Collector, Powerplant - and More
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Localtalks 01.21 Tropical Roofs: Sunshade, Rain Collector, Powerplant - and More
Localtalks 03.20 - Building With Straw: A Suitable Construction Material for East Africa?
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Localtalks 03.20 - Building With Straw: A Suitable Construction Material for East Africa?
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 6 - Nature's classroom
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Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 6 - Nature's classroom
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 5 - Mukeka mats, beauty, utility and community
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Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 5 - Mukeka mats, beauty, utility and community
LOCALTALKS 02.20 - PLANNING A GREENER FUTURE
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LOCALTALKS 02.20 - PLANNING A GREENER FUTURE
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 4 - Earthbags, solid and green
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Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 4 - Earthbags, solid and green
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 3 - Life in lockdown
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Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 3 - Life in lockdown
LOCALTALKS 01.20 - BUILDING WITH EARTHBAGS
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LOCALTALKS 01.20 - BUILDING WITH EARTHBAGS
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 2 - Fertile foundations
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Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 2 - Fertile foundations
Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 1 - A seed is sown
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Mustardseed Junior School, Ep 1 - A seed is sown
Your content is really interesting, but please edit your videos a bit better. The extensive intro might not be necessary if you make an "Intro to LocalWorks" video
Thanks LocalWorks for the leadership
Thanks for this much needed discussion. Much needed because this is a recurring problem I see on most buildings today. In conclusion, people need to be more cautious at the construction stage when water proofing since the go to building materials for finishes on the market are mostly non breathable. Qn: Are the external wall pastes on the Ugandan market considered non breathable?
From Pigmented breathable plaster to breathable wall cores and actually seeing the powerful opportunities this presents in our context, I am truly inspired. These are discussions that seemingly no one wants to have. The nature of surfaces that we specify in buildings is indeed important in creating healthy and comfortable spaces. While everyone is impulsively importing surface finish solutions, such home grown endeavours truly mean a lot to the local architectural and developer community. I admit there is so much I feel confident to recommend in my designs from here onwards in regard to this presentation. Thank you Localworks for these Localtalks.
Great presentations! Looking forward to the next event.
Price? Why are all these videos noninformative...what's the point if you don't display a way of contact where one can reach you and employ you to for their future construction projects.
This is really cool!
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Where can I go to learn this. Im interested to do practical.
Good presentations by the speakers.
this is not good for modernization in Africa and only just a little easier then bricks. but bricks look better. the Chinese build modern schools, the Europeans want Africans to stick to mud. don't see these in Europe
That's ignorant statement. What do you think bricks are made of? They will be using resources around them in a more innovative, long-lasting, durable, economical way.
Very interesting. Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the shared knowledge. Any reference to construction details and/or exploded axonometric diagrams to further elaborate on the above topic?
How does the material used for the radiant barrier match up to VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) standards? Thanks again
so interesting project ! et so pertinent/adapted I think/ it seems =)
This is a great innovation for Ugandans to look up to
salutations, Localworks. beautifully pleasant video. thanks. :)
Thanks for bridging a knowledge gap