Building Knowledge, Not Just Structures: Redefining the Architect’s Role in Times of Uncertainty
Projects act as schools of construction, promoting knowledge sharing and sustainable practices in local contexts.
The first aspect of this practice relates to the use of regional materials and adapted techniques that enable the transfer of knowledge to the community.
A classic example is the Gando Primary School in Burkina Faso, designed by Diébédo Francis Kéré, where classrooms were built with locally produced compressed earth blocks and community labor.
Another example is the CEM Kamanar Secondary School in Thionck Essyl, Senegal, designed by dawoffice / Foundawtion.
- The complex was built with locally molded clay blocks arranged in modular vaults that ensure thermal comfort and low cost.
Beyond the physical result, the process left behind a functioning construction workshop, allowing nearby communities to replicate the model, even in a context where building with earth was initially met with skepticism.
Author summary: Architects redefine their role by sharing knowledge and promoting sustainable practices.
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