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ArchiAfrika's aim is to put African architecture on the map, to ensure that African Architecture is represented within the international architectural debate, to contribute to the understanding and development of African architecture by offering a platform for the exchange of knowledge and information on activities, people and projects dealing with architecture in Africa, and to stimulate the ...
The Sahel region (brown), proposed Great Green Wall (green), and participating countries (white) Satellite photo of the Sahara The Great Green Wall or Great Green Wall for the Sahara and the Sahel (French: Grande Muraille Verte pour le Sahara et le Sahel; Arabic: السور الأخضر العظيم, romanized: as-Sūr al-ʾAkhḍar al-ʿAẓīm) is a project adopted by the African Union in ...
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On November 15, 2016, the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines, Water, and Sustainable development; [2] the Moroccan Research Institute in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN); [3] and the United States Department of Energy signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of Solar Decathlon Africa, a competition that will ...
A common theme in traditional African architecture is the use of fractal scaling: small parts of the structure tend to look similar to larger parts, such as a circular village made of circular houses. [1] African architecture in some areas has been influenced by external cultures for centuries, according to available evidence.
African design encompasses many forms of expression and refers to the forms of design from the continent of Africa and the African diaspora including urban design, architectural design, interior design, product design, art, and fashion design. Africa's many diverse countries are sources of vibrant design with African design influences visible ...
The first tool developed was Green Star SA - Office which was published in pilot form for public comment in July 2008, with final version 1 release at the Green Building Council of South Africa Convention & Exhibition ’08 on 2–4 November 2008. South Africa is in the process of incorporating an energy standard (SANS 204) [3] which aims to ...
Noero has completed over 200 buildings [1] and is known for The Red Location Precinct in New Brighton, a township in Port Elizabeth.The Red Location Gallery was named the Best Building In the World at the 2013 Icon Awards in London, [2] while The Red Location Museum won the Lubetkin Prize in 2006 for the Most Outstanding Building Outside the EU, [3] as well as The Dedallo Minosse President's ...