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AWF / AAA – Construction Professionals in Nepal
"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed.” Ghandi
Includes Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur
Area : 565 sq Km
Population : 1,647,092
Nepal
Kathmandu Valley
Worlds only official Hindu State
Varied Terrain : Raises from less than 100M in Terai region to 8848M – Everest
Area of Nepal : 147,181 Sq Km
Area of Victoria : 237,629 Sq Km, Area of Australia : 7,617,930 Sq Km
Population of Nepal : 30,485,789 – 2011
Population of Victoria : 5.649 Million – 2012
Population of Australia : 23,020,108 – 2013
Images of Kathmandu
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
View of Kathmandu Valley from Swoyambhunath 2009
Swoyambhunath 1960
Arial view – showing Kathmandu valley in distance
Swoyambhunath 2009
Boudhanath 2009
Within Stupa Grounds
Streets of Boudha Kathmandu
Boudhanath 1960
View towards Stupa from the South
Boudha Kathmandu
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
Pashupatinath 2007 & 2008
Pashupatinath 1960
Ganesh Himal in the distance
• Main roads are former trade routes or tracks
• Wealthy & high caste would settle around the Durbar Squares
• Narrow Alleys & pathways from the main roads are still access ways through the city, to dwellings & courtyards that are surrounded by dwellings.
• Access to openings give a feeling of a City within a city
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
Kathmandu Valley - Map of land use : Kathmandu Valley Programme
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
Ward 13 & Ward 19 Kathmandu city council mapping programme maps
Note courtyards & street alignment
• The wider city is composed of a collection of meandering former trade routs & paths, courtyards. A group of which defines a neighbourhood and add to the chaotic beauty of Kathmandu
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
• Boarders open to west in 1951, after the 1950 – 1951 rebellion by King Tribhuven resulting in an end to the Rana regime
• Issues surrounding 60 years of fast paced development include :
• Unplanned intensive new development
• Lack of landscape
• Infrastructure not keeping pace with development
• Water, Sewer, electricity, roads
• Waste management
• Massive waste management problem resulting in unhealthy & unsightly rubbish piles
• Migration from Rural areas to city
• Questionable quality of construction
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
Infrastructure not keeping pace with development
• Electricity Poles such as those as pictured are a result of low monies available
• A lack in Electricity generated from the Hydro power scheme can lead to load shedding in the winter – up to 12 hours a day
City Planning – Kathmandu Valley
• Shift in overall behaviour & change in habits required
• Lack of funds for recycling & waste treatment – NGO to assist
Waste management
• Waste management problems result in unhealthy & unsightly piles of refuse
• Strikes from Municipal collectors & landfill sites can exacerbate the problem
Urban Poor – Housing solutions
• NGO’s such as Lumanti are working with the Urban poor to create low cost housing solutions. Key initiatives being :
• Shelter
• Water & sanitation
• Microfinance
• Education
• Local governance
• Gender equity
Reputable orphanages such as “Sunrise Children's Association” provide
schooling, food and outreach into the Kalimati slums
Urban Poor – Housing solutions
• Work of Lumanti in Bharatpur – a provincial city of Chitwan
• Providing Housing for Squatters
Rural Education Architecture
• Former School at Gosshing Kaule – July 2008
• Literacy In Nepal
• Male: 40% Female: 14%
• Lower in Rural areas
• Amount of Female students attending school reduces as age increases
Rural Education Architecture
New School – July 2008
Schools at Kaskikot district – Dec 2004
Old School at Shree Mangalodaya – Dec 2006
School at Siurung – Jan 2009
School at Bhulbhule – Dec 2008 – reconstruction with help from OzQuest
Rural Education Architecture
Architects Without Frontiers / OzQuest
(now Aussie Action Abroad) Projects from Nepal Expeditions
New School for Kaskikot – OzQuest 2004 / 2005 – Project Partner GAN : Global Action Nepal
• Excavation & Design & Drafting of Plans – on site
Rural Education Architecture
Rural Education Architecture
Architects Without Frontiers / OzQuest (now Aussie Action Abroad) Projects
New School for Kaskikot – 2004 / 2005 OzQuest
Photos of New school at Kaskikot under construction 2006 – now compete
Works to School : Dandaguan – 2004 / 2005 OzQuest,
Project Partner : KEEP – Kathmandu Environmental Education Project
• Painting of School & Excavation for Playground
Rural Education Architecture
Architects Without Frontiers / OzQuest (now Aussie Action Abroad) Projects
Trip Aims
• Initial focus : Groups of Architects & Archi students
• now open to all construction professionals (& others)
• Length of Trip - 4 Weeks (28 Days) in total
AWF / AAA Expeditions
Overview
• to experience a developing world country; the
people, architecture and culture
• to be actively involved in a community
development project
• to allow the experience to influence the individuals
architecture, practice of architecture & community
Location of Annapurna Conservation Area Project
Area of focus : Lumjung District
• Villages located in the Annapurna Conservation Area of the Lumjung District
• for the past 14 Years OzQuest, now Aussie Action Abroad & AWF Since 2006
have always visited & undertaken community development projects in Lumjung
• developing relationships & reputation born out of long term focus
• as a result able to get work done
Manaslu 8156M view from Bhulbhule
• Introductory days, visit temples
• Introduction to language
• Community development projects
- working & living in village
- working alongside local tradies - knowledge sharing
• 5 Day trek
• Bhaktapur / Patan / Nepal Engineering College
- Guided tour around Historic Bhaktapur & Patan
- Visit Nepal Engineering College
• Tour of Historical Architecture in Kathmandu & garden
• Shop / R&R at completion of expedition
Trip Summary
Introductory Days
Nepal Tourism board greetings Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Hindu Temple
Kathmandu Airport Kathmandu Thamel
Nepal Trip
Introductory Days
Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu
• Largest Hindu Temple for Shiva
• located along Bagmati river
• Constructed approx 400 AD
• Pagoda Style
Boudhanath Stupa – Bouda Kathmandu
• Largest Buddhist stupa in the world
• Constructed approx 600 – 700 AD
Base Village: Bhulbhule
• Bhulbhule – at the start of the Annapurna Trail
• Start in Bhulbhule & branch off to surrounding villages to undertake community
development projects
Toilet & shower construction project
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Experiencing local construction techniques &
sharing knowledge of Australian techniques
• Contributing to local Nepali community
• Being enriched by the local community & culture
Location : Bhulbhule
Community Development Projects 06 - 07
Learning outcomes Included :
• Site setout – 3.4.5 triangle, Construction programming
• Construction techniques, timber construction, metal work
• hands on construction experience
• Septic design & construction
Toilet & shower construction project
Community Development Projects 06 - 07
Water Tank & School projects
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Experiencing local construction techniques &
sharing knowledge of Australian techniques
• Contributing to local Nepali community
• Being enriched by the local community & culture
2 Locations : Bahundanda & Siurung
Community Development Projects 06 - 07
Bahundanda
• Installation of water tanks for school & orphanage
• Repairs to school paths & construction of steps
Siurung
• Concreting of floors for school
• Repairs to school desks
Learning outcomes Included :
• Water tank installation
• Concrete mixing & construction
• Formwork concepts
• hands on experience
• Joinery – desk repair
Community Development Projects 06 - 07
Water collection structure & enclosure
construction project
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Experiencing local construction techniques &
sharing knowledge of Australian techniques
• Contributing to local Nepali community,
maintaining continual water supply
• Being enriched by the local community & culture
Location : Bhulbhule
Community Development Projects 07 - 08
Water collection structure & enclosure
construction project
Learning outcomes Included :
• Site setout
• Construction programming
• Construction techniques – timber / drywall
• hands on construction experience
• Plumbing concepts
Community Development Projects 07 - 08
1) Assisting in School Construction
2) Solar light programme
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Experiencing local construction techniques &
sharing Knowledge of Australian Techniques
• Sharing design techniques
• Contributing to Local Nepali Community
• Being enriched by the Local community & culture
Location : Gosshing Kaule
Community Development Projects 08 - 09
1) Assisting in School Construction
2) Solar light programme
Learning outcomes Included :
• Site setout – 3.4.5 triangle
• Site excavation & terracing site
• Construction – concrete / drywall
• hands on construction experience
• split level & courtyard design
Community Development Projects 08 - 09
Community Development Projects 09 - 10
1) Continuing School Construction at Gosshing Kaule
began on 08/09 expedition
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Experiencing local construction techniques
• Contributing to local Nepali community,
• Being enriched by the local community & culture
• Contributing to design by incorporating transparent
roof sheeting & climbing school down the site
Location : Gosshing Kaule
Gosshing Kaule
Nepalese Architecture Students from Nepal
Engineering College as part of Expedition
Community Development Projects 09 - 10
Learning outcomes Included :
• Construction – concrete / drywall
• Carpentry, Painting
• hands on construction experience
Community Development Projects 09 - 10
1) Begin construction of a Kindergarten at Siurung
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Experiencing local construction techniques
• Contributing to local Nepali community,
• Being enriched by the local community & culture
• July 09 Visit & meeting / site measure
• Design workshops in Australia prior to departure
• Modifications to design on site
Location : Siurung – Lamjung Region
Community Development Projects 09 - 10
1) Begin construction of a Kindergarten at Siurung
• Design Presentation / discussions in Bhulbhule prior to hiking to Siurung
Community Development Projects 09 - 10
Siurung - Kindergarten
Nepalese Architecture Students from Nepal
Engineering College as part of Expedition
Community Development Projects 10 - 11
Water pump project to pump water from low spring to School at Subedigaum
• Measure & discussions during June of 2010
• International Competition with EWB to design pump system
• Pump system construction commenced during AWF / AAA trip & finalized
by community during 2011
Community Development Projects 10 - 11 Finalize finishes of School at Gosshing
Complete construction of Kindergarten
School approaching completion
Community Development Projects
Project update – Gosshing School – June 2011
Kindergarten approaching
Completion
Community Development Projects
Siurung Kindergarten – June 2011
Community Development Projects 11 - 12
1) Provide transparent roof sheeting to School at Bhulbhule
• Working alongside local tradesmen
• Roofing techniques
• Being enriched by the local community & culture
2) Testing of Water quality at various points in Bhulbhule &
surrounds
3) Transform existing room to Kindergarten at Mongoladaya
• Whitewash walls, Paint & Decorate room
• Donate funds to enable completion & furnishing
Community Development Projects 11 - 12
Community Development Projects 12 - 13 1) Construction of Church at Bhulbhule
• Demolition of existing church
• Construction of new church
• Set out, Drywall, Blockwork techniques, Roof framing & roofing
2) Completion of unfinished classrooms at Mongoladaya
• Rendering, whitewashing
• Clear roof sheeting to classrooms
• Blockwork & rendering of interior, joinery techniques
Community Development Projects 12 - 13 3) Water collection facility at the village of Dungai
• Site setout
• Drywall, Timber framing, roofing
• Plumbing concepts
4) School repairs at ‘Shree Bagh Vairab’ High School at
Kirtipur, South of Kathmandu
6 Groups participated in the trip during Dec 28 13 - 24 Jan 14
Including 2 groups of Adelaide Uni students.
1) Design & Construction of Mothers Group hall at Khudi South
2) Completion of Mothers Group hall at Tarr
Community Development Projects 13 - 14
6 Groups participated in the trip during Dec 28 13 - 24 Jan 14
3) Construction of a Toilet facility for the kindergarten of the village of Dhangai
4) Rebuilding / renovating the amenities for one of Maiti Nepal’s
transit homes located in Ittahari – far East Nepal
4) Repairs to the Hospice at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu
4) Commence constructing a School for the village of Dolakha – far Nth East,
near Tibetan boarder
Community Development Projects 13 - 14
July 14 – Project update The projects from Dec/Jan 13-14 have progressed to being almost complete
Mothers Group hall at Khudi South
Mothers Group hall at Tarr
July 14 – Project update
Kindergarten toilets at Dungai village
Pashupatinath Hospice
Trek : 5 Days Part of Annapurna Trail
• Stretched in terms of endurance
• Experience Nepal
• Experience Rural Vernacular Nepalese Architecture
• Accommodation : Guest / tea houses
Syange, Taal, Bagarchap, Danaque, Bhulbhule,
Bhaktapur & Nepal Engineering College
Nepal Engineering College
• Formal discussion between Nepal College Lecturers &
Australian Students & Architects
• Interaction between Nepali Architecture Students &
Australian Architecture Students / Architects
• Continuing long term relationship
Guided tour around Bhaktapur & explore Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur - Experience
Bhaktapur - at dusk
Batsala Temple c.1734 AD
Pagoda style - Bhaktapur
Narasinha Temple - Patan
Shikhara Style c.1660 AD
Bhaktapur & Patan - Architecture
Bhairavnath Temple
c.1700 AD - Bhaktapur
Krishna Temple-Patan
Shikhara Style c.1670 AD
Nyatapola Temple
c.1702 AD
Pagoda style - Bhaktapur
Kathmandu – Durbar Square, Garden of Dreams
• Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square
• Historic world heritage listed Architecture
• Garden of Dreams: Restored 1930s Rana Garden
• Experience Kathmandu – chaotic beauty
Garden of Dreams
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Freak Street
• Challenged personally - New life experiences
• Experience developing country; people, culture and architecture
• Contribute to Nepal through community development project
• Experience of small group & small group dynamics
• Impact of the developing country & expedition on the life of the individual
• Personal growth in terms of leadership & strengths
• Impact on the architecture of the individual and resultant impact on their community
Selected Outcomes & experiences
Preparation trips – June / July • Meet with project partners, planning meetings, discuss
future projects
• Visit sites & measure / survey
• Visit Engineering College – Revit workshops in 2015
• Meet with Kathmandu council - invest in connections
• Meet with Village leaders for potential future projects
• Make sure all is in set up / on the way for end of year
Architecture firms / NGO involved in past trips • Hayball
• Billard Leece
• Metier 3
• H2O
• SBE
• Engineers without borders
• Recognised by RAIA
• 6 UOC from UNSW & UWA
& Uni Adelaide
2014 – 2015 : Projects & Location
Will be dependent on number of participants
Projects :
• Works to Maiti Nepal hospice – Satighatta
• Mothers Group hall near Bhulbhule
• Continuing work to Pashupatinath hospice
• Works for School & community at Barche
• New roof & works to school at Siurung
• Work for Meem Architecture
To apply Contact : David Anderson
E : da-arch@iinet.net.au
M : 0407 823 569
• 28 December 2014 – 24 January 2015
Architects & Architecture Students, Construction
Professionals, Building Students & Builders
AWF & AAA
2014 – 2015 : Applications now open
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