green karavanghar low carbon footprint, sustainable architecture a heritage foundation initiative...
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GREEN KARAVANGHARLow Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Architecture
A Heritage Foundation Initiative for Guided Self-help
HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Green KaravanGhar
UN Recognition Award 2002 for promotion of culture and peace.
Pakistan-based not-for-profit social & cultural entrepreneur organization established in 1980. Engaged in research, publication and conservation of Pakistan’s cultural heritage and linking livelihoods and humanitarian work with traditional methodologies.
KARAVANPAKISTAN
Green KaravanGhar
KaravanPakistan, earlier KaravanKarachi, formed in 2000 as community and youth outreach arm of Heritage Foundation, engaged in advocacy and heritage safeguarding through volunteer effort.
Indigenous Solutions for Post-Disaster Communities for Low Cost Options
Use of Organic, Local Materials and Improved Vernacular Techniques for Low Carbon Footprint
Community Participation for Ownership/Pride Involvement of GKG Volunteers/Universities/Colleges
for Change in Mindset Skill Training and Capacity Building of Local Workforce for Livelihood
Opportunities Model Based on Research & Experimentation –
Journey to Green KaravanGhar
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PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF Green KaravanGhar (GKG)
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OCTOBER, 2005: KaravanGhar
Materials: Stone, wood, Lime mortar, G.I. Mesh and Galvanized Sheets for roof
DECEMBER, 2005: Improved KaravanGharMaterials: Stone, Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof
Green KaravanGhar
2007: Bathrooms for Executive Tents
Materials: Dhijji in Stone and Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof
2007: Dhijji in Household Kitchens
Materials: Dhijji in Stone and Wood , Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets
for roof
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2008: Laundry, Pantry and Store at HF Base Camp
Materials: Dhijji in Timber and Stone Filling, Mud/Lime Plaster, Mud/Lime Roof on Timber
Planks
2008: Research Houseat HF Base Camp
Materials: Stone Masonry & Timber Bracing, Mud/Lime Plaster, Mud/Lime Roof on Timber Planks
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2008: Household Washrooms,Kodar, Siran Valley
Materials: Dhijji Walls, Mud/Lime Roofs on Timber Planks
MAY 2009: Community Kitchens, Mardan IDP Camp
Materials: Use of Bamboo Structure, Matting and Mud/Lime Plaster
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November 2009: Winter HouseMaterials: Bamboo Supports, Timber Plinth and Ring Beams, Timber Joists. Bamboo
strips for Roof Planking with Mud/Lime Finish
July 2010: Swat Women’s Centre Experimental Unit
Materials: Entire Bamboo Structure and Mud/Lime Plaster on Stone Filling
Green KaravanGharAugust 2010: Green
KaravanGhar Experimental Unit, HF Base Camp
Materials: Entire Bamboo Structure, Stone Filling, Mud/Lime Roof Finish
September, 2010: Green KaravanGhar Demo Unit,
Marghazar, SwatMaterials: Bamboo, Stone and
Mud/Lime Plaster
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Plan
DETAILSRoom Size: 18’x10’3”Veranda: 7’0” wideWash: 3’6”x4’6”WC: 3’6”x4’6”Kitchen: 7’0”x4’6”
Total Floor Area: 310 sft
Section
Option for Swat for Rapid Construction
Built in Flexibility for Areas with Varying Material
Availability
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Leveling and excavation of site to be done by community after layout by skilled artisans team
Foundation to be laid by communityUnder guidance by skilled artisans team
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Stone Masonry in Foundation by skilled artisans team and
community
Erection of Bamboo Posts for Room and Veranda by skilled artisans team
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Pre-fabrication of Bamboo Ring Beam and Joists provides training for Community
Erection of bamboo beams and joists by skilled artisans team with community help
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Bamboo roof planking by community
Completion of Dhijji filling with stone pieces. Mud brick, burnt brick pieces, material from debris can also be used for filling
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Final mud layer on walls and finished floor. Stone paving
for washroom, W.C. and Kitchen
Roof with PVC sheets and lime/mud finish