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School renovations in rural Tanzania with C-re-aid
Architecture, Social sustainability January 30, 2021

School renovations in rural Tanzania with C-re-aid

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In 2019-2020 I managed two school renovations in Shimbwe village in Northern Tanzania while working for architectural NGO Cr-e-aid.

Utopian ideas meet sustainable living at Auroville
Cities, Communities May 31, 2020

Utopian ideas meet sustainable living at Auroville

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Auroville is an experimental universal township where all people can live in peace and harmony, regardless of politics or nationality.

Earthbag domes of Dome Lombok: From ecotourism to earthquake-resistant housing
Architecture, Responsible tourism, Social sustainability November 17, 2019

Earthbag domes of Dome Lombok: From ecotourism to earthquake-resistant housing

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Dome Lombok is building an ecoresort of earthbag domes on the Indonesian island of Lombok, and the technique is also proving to be valuable for affordable housing in the earthquake-prone country.

Cultural workshops and tourism promote Gambian arts at Franco Inn
Responsible tourism, Social sustainability December 2, 2018

Cultural workshops and tourism promote Gambian arts at Franco Inn

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At Franco Inn Guesthouse young Gambian artists can earn an income and share their skills by giving cultural workshops to tourists and local youths.

Boosting rural community tourism with cob houses
Responsible tourism, Vernacular architecture, Volunteering August 21, 2017

Boosting rural community tourism with cob houses

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A new tourism cooperative in Rio Chiquito, El Salvador gives the locals a chance to benefit from tourism on a new level – thanks to affordable cob construction.

Sustainable living and education at O.U.R. Ecovillage
Communities, Social sustainability July 29, 2016

Sustainable living and education at O.U.R. Ecovillage

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O.U.R. Ecovillage is a permaculture based community that educates and brings people together to solve global problems.

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