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WOODBENICE 2010 Zandpad, Ghana Woning Stedelijke ontwikkeling Open Source House |
Ghana experiences a rapid rate of urbanization. Rapid urbanization imposes immense land and shelter demands within short time stretches has led to the development of slums, known as zongos. The Southern part of Ghana has stable temperatures and a wet climate with two rainy seasons, one peaking in May and the other in October. The roof of the houses have steep slopes so the rain drains off the roof more quickly and as a sloped surface is less affected by sun’s rays than a flat surface, the sun does not heat up the roofing materials as much. Also the space in the high area of the roof is a buffer from penetration of heat. The houses are built on pillars as response to the flooding. As long the sand street remains unpaved and drainage is improper this is the best thing to do. The plot is meant for a middle class family with two working parents, two children and a cousin looking after the kids and house. The house should be able to expand as the family situation changes over time Quantitatively, wood is one of the most important regenerable raw materials that exist. |