AWF / AAA Construction Professionals in Nepal. "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed.

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1 AWF / AAA Construction Professionals in Nepal "Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's need, but not every man's greed. Ghandi

2 Nepal Worlds only official Hindu State Varied Terrain : Raises from less than 100M in Terai region to 8848M Everest Area of Nepal : 147,181 Sq Km Area of Victoria : 237,629 Sq Km, Area of Australia : 7,617,930 Sq Km Population of Nepal : 30,485, Population of Victoria : Million 2012 Population of Australia : 23,020, Kathmandu Valley Includes Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur Area : 565 sq Km Population : 1,647,092

3 Images of Kathmandu

4 City Planning Kathmandu Valley View of Kathmandu Valley from Swoyambhunath 2009 Swoyambhunath 1960 Arial view showing Kathmandu valley in distance Swoyambhunath 2009

5 City Planning Kathmandu Valley Boudhanath 1960 View towards Stupa from the South Boudha Kathmandu Boudhanath 2009 Within Stupa Grounds Streets of Boudha Kathmandu

6 City Planning Kathmandu Valley Pashupatinath 1960 Ganesh Himal in the distance Pashupatinath 2007 & 2008

7 City Planning Kathmandu Valley Main roads are former trade routes or tracks Wealthy & high caste would settle around the Durbar Squares Narrow Alleys & pathways from the main roads are still access ways through the city, to dwellings & courtyards that are surrounded by dwellings. Access to openings give a feeling of a City within a city Kathmandu Valley - Map of land use : Kathmandu Valley Programme

8 City Planning Kathmandu Valley The wider city is composed of a collection of meandering former trade routs & paths, courtyards. A group of which defines a neighbourhood and add to the chaotic beauty of Kathmandu Ward 13 & Ward 19 Kathmandu city council mapping programme maps Note courtyards & street alignment

9 City Planning Kathmandu Valley Boarders open to west in 1951, after the rebellion by King Tribhuven resulting in an end to the Rana regime Issues surrounding 60 years of fast paced development include : Unplanned intensive new development Lack of landscape Infrastructure not keeping pace with development Water, Sewer, electricity, roads Waste management Massive waste management problem resulting unhealthy & unsightly rubbish piles Migration from Rural areas to city Questionable quality of construction in

10 City Planning Kathmandu Valley Infrastructure not keeping pace with development Electricity Poles such as those as pictured are a result of low monies available A lack in Electricity generated from the Hydro power scheme can lead to load shedding in the winter up to 12 hours a day

11 City Planning Kathmandu Valley Waste management Waste management problems result in unhealthy & unsightly piles of refuse Strikes from Municipal collectors & landfill sites can exacerbate the problem Shift in overall behaviour & change in habits required Lack of funds for recycling & waste treatment NGO to assist

12 Urban Poor Housing solutions NGO s such as Lumanti are working with the Urban poor to create low cost housing solutions. Key initiatives being : Shelter Water & sanitation Microfinance Education Local governance Gender equity Reputable orphanages such as Sunrise Children's Association provide schooling, food and outreach into the Kalimati slums

13 Urban Poor Housing solutions Work of Lumanti in Bharatpur a provincial city of Chitwan Providing Housing for Squatters

14 Rural Education Architecture Literacy In Nepal Male: 40% Female: 14% Lower in Rural areas Amount of Female students attending school reduces as age increases Former School at Gosshing Kaule July 2008

15 Rural Education Architecture Schools at Kaskikot district Dec 2004 Old School at Shree Mangalodaya Dec 2006 New School July 2008

16 Rural Education Architecture School at Bhulbhule Dec 2008 reconstruction with help from OzQuest School at Siurung Jan 2009

17 Rural Education Architecture Architects Without Frontiers / OzQuest (now Aussie Action Abroad) Projects from Nepal Expeditions New School for Kaskikot OzQuest 2004 / 2005 Project Partner GAN : Global Action Nepal Excavation & Design & Drafting of Plans on site

18 Rural Education Architecture Architects Without Frontiers / OzQuest (now Aussie Action Abroad) Projects New School for Kaskikot 2004 / 2005 OzQuest Photos of New school at Kaskikot under construction 2006 now compete

19 Rural Education Architecture Architects Without Frontiers / OzQuest (now Aussie Action Abroad) Projects Works to School : Dandaguan 2004 / 2005 OzQuest, Project Partner : KEEP Kathmandu Environmental Education Project Painting of School & Excavation for Playground

20 AWF / AAA Expeditions Overview Initial focus : Groups of Architects & Archi students now open to all construction professionals (& others) Length of Trip - 4 Weeks (28 Days) in total Trip Aims to experience a developing world country; the people, architecture and culture to be actively involved in a community development project to allow the experience to influence the individuals architecture, practice of architecture & community

21 Area of focus : Lumjung District Villages located in the Annapurna Conservation Area of the Lumjung District for the past 14 Years OzQuest, now Aussie Action Abroad & AWF Since 2006 have always visited & undertaken community development projects in Lumjung developing relationships & reputation born out of long term focus as a result able to get work done Location of Annapurna Conservation Area Project Manaslu 8156M view from Bhulbhule

22 Trip Summary Introductory days, visit temples Introduction to language Community development projects - working & living in village - working alongside local tradies - knowledge sharing 5 Day trek Bhaktapur / Patan / Nepal Engineering College - Guided tour around Historic Bhaktapur & Patan - Visit Nepal Engineering College Tour of Historical Architecture in Kathmandu & garden Shop / R&R at completion of expedition

23 Nepal Trip Introductory Days Kathmandu Airport Kathmandu Thamel Nepal Tourism board greetings Boudhanath Stupa Pashupatinath Hindu Temple

24 Introductory Days Boudhanath Stupa Bouda Kathmandu Largest Buddhist stupa in the world Constructed approx AD Pashupatinath Temple Kathmandu Largest Hindu Temple for Shiva located along Bagmati river Constructed approx 400 AD Pagoda Style

25 Base Village: Bhulbhule Bhulbhule at the start of the Annapurna Trail Start in Bhulbhule & branch off to surrounding villages to undertake community development projects

26 Community Development Projects Toilet & shower construction project Working alongside local tradesmen Experiencing local construction techniques & sharing knowledge of Australian techniques Contributing to local Nepali community Being enriched by the local community & culture Location : Bhulbhule

27 Community Development Projects Toilet & shower construction project Learning outcomes Included : Site setout triangle, Construction programming Construction techniques, timber construction, metal work hands on construction experience Septic design & construction

28 Community Development Projects Water Tank & School projects Working alongside local tradesmen Experiencing local construction techniques & sharing knowledge of Australian techniques Contributing to local Nepali community Being enriched by the local community & culture 2 Locations : Bahundanda & Siurung

29 Community Development Projects Bahundanda Installation of water tanks for school & orphanage Repairs to school paths & construction of steps Siurung Concreting of floors for school Repairs to school desks Learning outcomes Included : Water tank installation Concrete mixing & construction Formwork concepts hands on experience Joinery desk repair

30 Community Development Projects Water collection structure & enclosure construction project Working alongside local tradesmen Experiencing local construction techniques & sharing knowledge of Australian techniques Contributing to local Nepali community, maintaining continual water supply Being enriched by the local community & culture Location : Bhulbhule

31 Community Development Projects Water collection structure & enclosure construction project Learning outcomes Included : Site setout Construction programming Construction techniques timber / drywall hands on construction experience Plumbing concepts

32 Community Development Projects ) Assisting in School Construction 2) Solar light programme Working alongside local tradesmen Experiencing local construction techniques & sharing Knowledge of Australian Techniques Sharing design techniques Contributing to Local Nepali Community Being enriched by the Local community & culture Location : Gosshing Kaule

33 Community Development Projects ) Assisting in School Construction 2) Solar light programme Learning outcomes Included : Site setout triangle Site excavation & terracing site Construction concrete / drywall hands on construction experience split level & courtyard design

34 Community Development Projects ) Continuing School Construction at Gosshing Kaule began on 08/09 expedition Working alongside local tradesmen Experiencing local construction techniques Contributing to local Nepali community, Being enriched by the local community & culture Contributing to design by incorporating transparent roof sheeting & climbing school down the site Location : Gosshing Kaule

35 Community Development Projects Gosshing Kaule Nepalese Architecture Students from Nepal Engineering College as part of Expedition Learning outcomes Included : Construction concrete / drywall Carpentry, Painting hands on construction experience

36 Community Development Projects ) Begin construction of a Kindergarten at Siurung Working alongside local tradesmen Experiencing local construction techniques Contributing to local Nepali community, Being enriched by the local community & culture July 09 Visit & meeting / site measure Design workshops in Australia prior to departure Modifications to design on site Location : Siurung Lamjung Region

37 Community Development Projects ) Begin construction of a Kindergarten at Siurung Design Presentation / discussions in Bhulbhule prior to hiking to Siurung

38 Community Development Projects Siurung - Kindergarten Nepalese Architecture Students from Nepal Engineering College as part of Expedition

39 Community Development Projects Water pump project to pump water from low spring to School at Subedigaum Measure & discussions during June of 2010 International Competition with EWB to design pump system Pump system construction commenced during AWF / AAA trip & finalized by community during 2011

40 Community Development Projects Finalize finishes of School at Gosshing Complete construction of Kindergarten

41 Community Development Projects Project update Gosshing School June 2011 School approaching completion

42 Community Development Projects Siurung Kindergarten June 2011 Kindergarten approaching Completion

43 Community Development Projects ) Provide transparent roof sheeting to School at Bhulbhule Working alongside local tradesmen Roofing techniques Being enriched by the local community & culture 2) Testing of Water quality at various points in Bhulbhule & surrounds 3) Transform existing room to Kindergarten at Mongoladaya Whitewash walls, Paint & Decorate room Donate funds to enable completion & furnishing

44 Community Development Projects 11-12

45 Community Development Projects ) Construction of Church at Bhulbhule Demolition of existing church Construction of new church Set out, Drywall, Blockwork techniques, Roof framing & roofing 2) Completion of unfinished classrooms at Mongoladaya Rendering, whitewashing Clear roof sheeting to classrooms Blockwork & rendering of interior, joinery techniques

46 Community Development Projects ) Water collection facility at the village of Dungai Site setout Drywall, Timber framing, roofing Plumbing concepts 4) School repairs at Shree Bagh Vairab High School at Kirtipur, South of Kathmandu

47 Community Development Projects Groups participated in the trip during Dec Jan 14 Including 2 groups of Adelaide Uni students. 1) Design & Construction of Mothers Group hall at Khudi South 2) Completion of Mothers Group hall at Tarr

48 Community Development Projects Groups participated in the trip during Dec Jan 14 3) Construction of a Toilet facility for the kindergarten of the village of Dhangai 4) Rebuilding / renovating the amenities for one of Maiti Nepal s transit homes located in Ittahari far East Nepal 4) Repairs to the Hospice at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu 4) Commence constructing a School for the village of Dolakha far Nth East, near Tibetan boarder

49 July 14 Project update The projects from Dec/Jan have progressed to being almost complete Mothers Group hall at Khudi South Mothers Group hall at Tarr

50 July 14 Project update Kindergarten toilets at Dungai village Pashupatinath Hospice

51 Trek : 5 Days Part of Annapurna Trail Stretched in terms of endurance Experience Nepal Experience Rural Vernacular Nepalese Architecture Accommodation : Guest / tea houses Syange, Taal, Bagarchap, Danaque, Bhulbhule,

52 Bhaktapur & Nepal Engineering College Nepal Engineering College Formal discussion between Nepal College Lecturers & Australian Students & Architects Interaction between Nepali Architecture Students & Australian Architecture Students / Architects Continuing long term relationship Guided tour around Bhaktapur & explore Bhaktapur

53 Bhaktapur - Experience

54 Bhaktapur & Patan - Architecture Nyatapola Temple c.1702 AD Pagoda style - Bhaktapur Batsala Temple c.1734 AD Pagoda style - Bhaktapur Bhairavnath Temple c.1700 AD - Bhaktapur Bhaktapur - at dusk Narasinha Temple - Patan Shikhara Style c.1660 AD Krishna Temple-Patan Shikhara Style c.1670 AD

55 Kathmandu Durbar Square, Garden of Dreams Guided tour of Kathmandu Durbar Square Historic world heritage listed Architecture Garden of Dreams: Restored 1930s Rana Garden Experience Kathmandu chaotic beauty Kathmandu Durbar Square Freak Street Garden of Dreams

56 Selected Outcomes & experiences Challenged personally - New life experiences Experience developing country; people, culture and architecture Contribute to Nepal through community development project Experience of small group & small group dynamics Impact of the developing country & expedition on the life of the individual Personal growth in terms of leadership & strengths Impact on the architecture of the individual and resultant impact on their community

57 Preparation trips June / July Meet with project partners, planning meetings, discuss future projects Visit sites & measure / survey Visit Engineering College Revit workshops in 2015 Meet with Kathmandu council - invest in connections Meet with Village leaders for potential future projects Make sure all is in set up / on the way for end of year

58 Architecture firms / NGO involved in past trips Hayball Billard Leece Metier 3 H2O SBE Engineers without borders Recognised by RAIA 6 UOC from UNSW & UWA & Uni Adelaide

59 : Projects & Location Will be dependent on number of participants Projects : Works to Maiti Nepal hospice Satighatta Mothers Group hall near Bhulbhule Continuing work to Pashupatinath hospice Works for School & community at Barche New roof & works to school at Siurung Work for Meem Architecture

60 AWF & AAA : Applications now open To apply Contact : David Anderson E : da-arch@iinet.net.au M : December January 2015 Architects & Architecture Students, Construction Professionals, Building Students & Builders