titre complet

Earth architecture in Uganda. Project in Bushenyi 2002-2004

résumé

Le livret présente l'étude et la réalisation de solutions architecturales respectueuses de l'environnement, à destination de populations défavorisées en Ouganda. L'architecture en terre s'inscrit dans une démarche de dévelopement durable qui s'inspire des mythes africains et de l'importance de respecter toutes les composantes de la vie et de la nature pour vivre en paix avec les esprits du lieu.

abstract (source)

For instance, in African mythologies, natural elements are associated with gods and divinities and settling in a place require making a pact with the spirit(s) of the place.
How could any community prosper within its natural environment without ensuring that its components would also have their own chance to survive? The gods would immediately make you know in their own way. Therefore, consciously or unconsciously, most of the communities were perfectly aware that they could not stay long in a place if they would not ensure that their environment could regenerate. Isn't that concept what we would call today Sustainable Development?

exposition

La notice de cet ouvrage est publiée dans le cadre de l'exposition Ma terre première (23/02/-17/07/2016).