Abiodun Solanke is our 2016 World Forest Institute International Fellow from Nigeria.
Presentation video link: https://youtu.be/FEfiqAUHFeg?list=PL1XBY4Mor-H2zQG70aMCcUGAxoFy_aWmn
-Abiodun Solanke is a Licensed Architect in Nigeria.
-He works as a partner in an Architectural Firm in Legos, Nigeria
-His Fellowship project focused on “Finding alternative building materials to build affordable housing in Nigeria."
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1. ENGINEERED WOOD HOUSING:
Abiodun Solanke - International Fellow from Nigeria
A POTENTIAL SOLUTION FOR AFFORDABLE
HOUSING CRISES IN NIGERIA
2. DESCRIPTION NIGERIA OREGON
TOTAL AREA (mi²)
WATER (%)
360k
1.4
97k
2.4
POPULATION (million) 187 4
DENSITY (pop. per mi2) 151 41
Derived its name from River Niger
Most populous black nation in Africa
Largest producer of crude oil in Africa and
13th in the world 2.5 million barrels /day
Nigeria is mono-economic Crude Oil country
> 500 Ethnic groups and > 250 languages
50% Muslims, 45% Christians, and 5%
others
LAGOS
3. My Background - Architecture
Studio Head:- KA ASSOCIATES ; Private Architectural Consultancy & Construction Firm Somolu, Lagos.
Importation dependent construction!
Over 70 percent of the population lives in slums characterized by extremely high densities, poor housing
conditions and little or no access to basic infrastructures like electricity, water or sanitation!
4. Research Objectives
To gain first hand experience and best practices in cultivating, harvesting and post –
harvest processing of Bamboo and Engineered Wood
6. Findings
Strategic Partnerships Of Individuals, Organizations, Corporate
Bodies In Social Ventures Geared Towards Affordable Housing
HERE IS THE GAME CHANGER!
FOR A 3 - BED DUPLEX’
5,000 bdft of Log = 10,000 bdft of
Lumber i.e. 1/4 of an acre in 40 yrs.
FOR SAME 3 - BED DUPLEX’
With appropriate technology
i.e. 1/4 of an acre in 6 yrs.
ENGINEERED BAMBOO IS THE FUTURE OF
AFFORDABLE MASS HOUSING PROVISION
7.
8. GOING FORWARD!an unparalleled point of entry into the
most groundbreaking restorative projects
in the world. Project teams pursuing the
Living Building Challenge—the built
environment’s most ambitious
performance standard-
LITEHaus ARCHITECTURE + SO-DEVELOPMENTS
Organic Architecture practice embracing Nature’s uniqueness
in creating solutions based on the special conditions, local
materials and ecology surrounding each project.
ORGANIC + SUSTAINABLE
PRACTICES AND MOVEMENTS
RAISING AWARENESS FOR THE
NEED TO UP THE LIVING
BUILDING EXPERIENCE
10. I have seen the light beyond the shores… I represent that which I
have seen – ILLUMINATION - … of the endless possibilities of
affordable housing. (Abi- 2016)
Hinweis der Redaktion
Smallest land area 450 sq mi
2006 National Census population was 9,000,000
Lagos composition is multicultural and has largest world representation
Present population density is 36,000 per square mile
Un 2015 Projected Population puts Lagos at par with New York being 21 Million
Daily commute experience to work; problematic housing situation and rapidly expanding informal sector;
increasing level of social, economic and physical disparity between slum and poverty on one hand and high-end luxury estates;
stagnating housing supply results in disproportionately high prices of housing unaffordable even to the middle- income earners
Efficient use of local materials and
Three tripartite approach;
Learning
Collaborating
Networking
The choice of products used to build, renovate and operate structures has a significant impact on the environment.
Varied use of wood products in conventional framed and advanced applications such as glulam, clt, i-joist e.t.c
People are willing to commit their time and money to well defined social enterprise or ventures _ Habitat for Humanity
Aside materials, green techniques to ensure sustainable, cost-effective living spaces The location supports a pedestrian-, bicycle-, and transit-friendly lifestyle.
Rainwater is collected on the roof, stored in an underground cistern and used throughout the building (once approved by the regulatory authorities).
A solar array generates as much electricity as the building uses (actually 60% more than we used in 2014).
The building promotes health for its occupants, with inviting stairways, operable windows and features to promote walking and resource sharing.
Stunning architecture, an innovative photovoltaic array, a green roof and other native plantings, large structural timbers and a revitalized pocket park help beautify the surrounding neighborhood.
The building does not contain “Red List” hazardous materials, including PVC, cadmium, lead, mercury and hormone-mimicking substances, all of which are commonly found in building components.