Econef Children's Center
Asante Architecture&Design, Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects
PRESENTATION BY
BUSHRAH, ATHIKA, AYAN, ALAN
INTRODUCTION TO ECC
This was a collaborative project between Asante Architecture & Design, Lönnqvist & Vanamo Architects and
Architects Without Borders.
This project was done for ECONEF.
ECONEF is a Swedish-Tanzanian NGO
ECONEF is located in Jua-kali, outside Arusha in northern Tanzania.
CITY
SITE Arusha
ANALYSIS LOCATION
Jua-Kali , Arusha region of Tanzania
TOTAL AREA
650 Sq m
LANDMARK
Serengeti national park , Mount meru
CLIMATE
Wet and Dry
ELEVATION
1400 m approximately
STRENGTH
The environment benefits from the proximity from the
mountain giving the area two rainy seasons.
Good amount of vegetation on and around site.
openness and noiseless
WEAKNESS
Wind and dust create significant problems during the
SWOT dry season.
OPPORTUNITY
Vegetation - a point of view
Sustainable energy
THREAT
Lack of security
Environmental degradation
Volcanic soil
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Weather & 20
Climate 10
Tanzania has a pleasant, tropical climate
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influenced by several factors, including
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altitude. The hottest and most humid part
of the country is the coast. Other low-lying
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areas, such as the western and southern
parks, are also hot but less humid. The rest
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of the interior is much milder and cools
down significantly at night. Tanzania has a
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distinct Dry and Wet season.
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ACCOMODATION
CAPACITY
TOTAL CAPACITY 26
CURRENT CAPACITY 16
Total number of boys that can be
accomodated is 13 and as of right now
there are 9 boys
Total number of girls that can be
accomodated is 13 and as of right now
there are 7 boys
BUDGET
FOUNDATION AND GROUNDWORK
SOLAR PANELS AND SOLAR WATER HEATER
BRICK WALLS AND WALL FINISH
Spending most of the budget on essential
LABOUR construction work and on things that has a
high ROI
ROOF, GUTTER AND CEILING
FLOOR
WINDOWS AND DOORS
MATERIAL TRANSPORTS
FEROCEMENT WATER TANKS
OTHER
ELECTRICITY AND PLUMBING
FURNITURE
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WATER
System for rainwater harvesting
bring the total paid water
consumption to all time low
FOOD
CONSUMPTION Having crop fields helps in
growing veggies for the
children
ELECTRICITY
Use of solar panels and good
ventialtion lessens the total
electicity consumption
SITE PLAN
PRIVATE
PUBLIC
SEMI -PRIVATE
PUBLIC
PRIVATE
SEMI -PRIVATE
SPECIAL FEATURES
DOUBLE ROOF JAALI WALLS EXPOSED BRICKWORK
The wooden roof construcrtion Use of jaaliwalls for ventilation and Exposed brickwork throughout the
elevates the upper roof of airflow site for attractive yet cost efficient
corrugated steel meathod
ROOF CONSTRUCTION
FLOOR FINISH WALLS WOODEN TRUSSES ROOF COVER
Add a little bit of body text
CONCEPT
The concept is a concoction of self sustaining cost efficient architecture and the majestic African baobab tree.
AFRICAN BAOBAB
The African baobab tree can grow to be 20 meters in height and has a unique quality to retain water. The trunk can hold up to
120,000 liters of water and can in this way survive the desert’s dry periods. Much like the baobab trees, the building harvests
rainwater from the roof’s spine through a central gutter that leads water into two underground water tanks in two of the inner
courtyards. The collected rainwater serves several functions by supplying water to showers and laundry facilities.
INFERENCE
The structure is well thought out and sustaining but the segregation of girls and boys is very much not required in this day
and age. Both of the genders have a different sleeping area which is always welcomed but a separate study and play area
with 2 courtyards for them is a stretch. The angle at which the solar panel installation has been done is also questionable. .
SOLUTION
The different courtyard and study area
can be merged to a singular one with
space enough for all the children.
The laundry area on the other hand can
be divided into 2 different one.
The solar panels can be reinstalled at an
45 angle for optimum efficiency in
generating energy.
Thank
you!
