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Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 – Jury meeting, March 9 2018 – Zurich

Members of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards jury 2018 (l-r): Marc Angélil, Xuemei Bai, Rolf Soiron, Jens Diebold, Diébédo Francis Kéré, Werner Sobek, Brinda Somaya, Alejandro Aravena, and Stuart Smith.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 – Jury meeting, March 9 2018 – Zurich

Members of the global jury (l-r): Marc Angélil, Stuart Smith, Brinda Somaya and Diébédo Francis Kéré.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 – Jury meeting, March 9 2018 – Zurich

1Members of the global jury (l-r): Rolf Soiron, Alejandro Aravena, and Xuemei Bai.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 – Jury meeting, March 9 2018 – Zurich

Members of the global jury in the exhibition of finalist submissions (l-r): Rolf Soiron, Roland Köhler (observer), Marc Angélil, Alejandro Aravena, Brinda Somaya, Xuemei Bai, Diébédo Francis Kéré, and Stuart Smith.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 – Jury meeting, March 9 2018 – Zurich

The global jury review the finalist submissions for the Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 – Jury meeting, March 9 2018 – Zurich

Members of the global jury (l-r): Rolf Soiron, Werner Sobek, Alejandro Aravena and Xuemei Bai.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

The entire team behind the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 winning project “La Quebradora Hydraulic Park” with project leads in the centre: Loreta Castro (holding certificate), Taller Capital and Manuel Perló (holding trophy), Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Presenting the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize (l-r): Mariela Marchisio, Universidad National de Córdoba; Angelo Bucci, University of São Paulo, Ideas prize winners Juan Cruz Serafini and Tomás Pont; and Carlos Espina, Holcim Argentina.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Cooling Roof” by Georgina Baronian

Georgina Baronian, a masters student at Princeton University received a Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize for “Cooling Roof” which examines how to reduce the energy load of cooling “Big Box” structures such as warehouses. She aims to develop an integrated solution that not only engenders efficiencies, but also proposes a new methodology for the construction of atmosphere.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Floating University in Bangladesh

Sim Choon Heok (centre) and Richard Hassall (right) of WOHA receive a Global Awards Finalist 2018 certificate for the design for BRAC University’s new campus in Bangladesh on behalf of the project team including WOHA, J A Architects and Transsolar Energietechnik from Edward Schwarz, representing the LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Visiting the project site in Paraisópolis (l-r): Edward Schwarz, LafargeHolcim Foundation; Juliana Adrigueto, LafargeHolcim Brazil; Global LafargeHolcim Awards finalists Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner & founding Director of RADDAR and Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon; and Bruna Mattos, LafargeHolcim Brazil.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

Presenting the Global LafargeHolcim Awards finalist certificate (l-r): project architect Daliana Suryawinata, SHAU receives the finalist certificate from Oepoyo Prakoso, Sustainable Development Manager, Holcim Indonesia; in the background Next Generation prize winner Andi Subagio, SASO Architecture Studio and Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, University of Indonesia.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 winners (l-r): Bronze – Eric Mahoney and Constance Bodurow, studio[Ci], USA; Gold – Loreta Castro, Taller Capital and Manuel Perló, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico; and Silver – Mariam Kamara, Atelier Masomi, Niger and Yasaman Esmaili, Studio Chahar, Iran.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 winners (l-r): Bronze – Eric Mahoney and Constance Bodurow, studio[Ci], USA; Gold – Loreta Castro, Taller Capital and Manuel Perló, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico; and Silver – Mariam Kamara, Atelier Masomi, Niger and Yasaman Esmaili, Studio Chahar, Iran.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 winners (l-r): Bronze – Constance Bodurow, studio[Ci], USA; Gold – Loreta Castro, Taller Capital, Mexico; and Silver – Mariam Kamara, Atelier Masomi, Niger and Yasaman Esmaili, Studio Chahar, Iran. “The Board is delighted by the strong representation and success of women in the LafargeHolcim Awards,” said Maria Atkinson, member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Congratulating the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 winners (l-r): Rodolfo Montero, CEO of Holcim Mexico; winners Loreta Castro, Taller Capital and Manuel Perló, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM); with members of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation Roland Köhler, Enrique Norten, and Maria Atkinson.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Winners of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 (l-r): Yasaman Esmaili, Studio Chahar, Iran and Mariam Kamara, Atelier Masomi, Niger congratulated by Bernd Eitel, Head of Group Communications, LafargeHolcim; Jens Diebold, Head of Sustainable Development of LafargeHolcim and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation; and Stuart Smith, Director of Arup, United Kingdom and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Winners of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 (l-r): Yasaman Esmaili, Studio Chahar, Iran and Mariam Kamara, Atelier Masomi, Niger congratulated by Bernd Eitel, Head of Group Communications, LafargeHolcim; Jens Diebold, Head of Sustainable Development of LafargeHolcim and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation; and Stuart Smith, Director of Arup, United Kingdom and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Stuart Smith (right), Member of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards jury 2018 discusses the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 winning project from Niger with compere Andrea Wenzel.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Winners of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 (l-r): Eric Mahoney and Constance Bodurow, studio[Ci], USA congratulated by Bernd Eitel, Head of Group Communications, LafargeHolcim; Jens Diebold, Head of Sustainable Development of LafargeHolcim and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation; and Marc Angélil, Professor of Architecture & Design, ETH Zurich and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Winners of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 (l-r): Eric Mahoney and Constance Bodurow, studio[Ci], USA congratulated by Bernd Eitel, Head of Group Communications, LafargeHolcim, and Jens Diebold, Head of Sustainable Development of LafargeHolcim and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Marc Angélil (right), member of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards jury 2018 discusses the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 winning project from the USA with compere Andrea Wenzel.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Enrique Norten, Principal & Founder of TEN Arquitectos, Mexico/USA and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation delivers the keynote address at the Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

“The LafargeHolcim Awards has become the world’s most significant competition for sustainable construction – and acknowledged well beyond the construction industry.” – Roland Köhler (right), Chairman of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation interviewed by Maria Atkinson, Member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Welcome from Rodolfo Montero, CEO of Holcim Mexico and host of the event as the LafargeHolcim company in Mexico.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Felipe Leal Fernández, former dean of Architecture at UNAM and former minister of Urban Development & Housing for the metropolis of Mexico City welcomed guests to Mexico.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

An enthused audience at the Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover included the entire team behind the Gold winning project “La Quebradora Hydraulic Park”, and more than 50 young architects and engineers from 25 countries who had participated in the international LafargeHolcim Next Generation Awards Lab hosted by Universidad Iberoamericana (IBERO) on the previous day.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 winners (center, l-r): Loreta Castro, Taller Capital and Manuel Perló, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico welcomed by hosts in national dress to the Awards handover event.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

A colorful performance from Compañía de danza Caité.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

A colorful performance from Compañía de danza Caité.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

A colorful performance from Compañía de danza Caité.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018 prize handover

Actor and television personality Andrea Wenzel was compère of the Global LafargeHolcim Awards handover event in Mexico City.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Presenting the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize (l-r): Mariela Marchisio, Universidad National de Córdoba; Angelo Bucci, University of São Paulo, Ideas prize winners Juan Cruz Serafini and Tomás Pont; and Carlos Espina, Holcim Argentina.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Winners of the Ideas prize (l-r): Juan Cruz Serafini and Tomás Pont for “Tidal Energy Landscape”, an infrastructure project for the generation of electric power based on tidal currents in Punta Loyola in Argentina.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Angelo Bucci (Brazil), head of the LafargeHolcim Awards jury Latin America 2017 discussed the global prize-winning student project as well as the differences between building codes and regulations in Brazil, Argentina and Switzerland based on examples from his architecture practice.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Discussing the Ideas prize winner (l-r): Angelo Bucci, Head of the LafargeHolcim Awards jury Latin America 2017 and architecture professor at the University of São Paulo and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with Alejandro Cohen, architecture professor at Universidad National de Córdoba.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Celebrating the Global Ideas prize on behalf of Stefano Romagnoli (l-r): Alejandro Cohen, Universidad National de Córdoba, the parents of Stefano Romagnoli; Angelo Bucci, University of São Paulo; and Carlos Espina, Holcim Argentina.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Celebrating the Global Ideas prize (l-r): parents of Stefano Romagnoli and Carlos Espina, Holcim Argentina.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

The operational company of LafargeHolcim in Argentina celebrated the winning team at an event with customers, representatives of professional organizations and authorities, as well as the media.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Presenting the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize (l-r): Carlos Espina, CEO of Holcim Argentina with prizewinners Juan Cruz Serafini and Tomás Pont.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Carlos Espina, CEO of Holcim Argentina, emphasized the overall importance of sustainability in the building industry and the according commitment of LafargeHolcim on global and local levels.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Angelo Bucci (Brazil), head of the LafargeHolcim Awards jury Latin America 2017 discussed the global prize-winning student project as well as the differences between building codes and regulations in Brazil, Argentina and Switzerland based on examples from his architecture practice.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Carlos Espina, CEO of Holcim Argentina, emphasized the overall importance of sustainability in the building industry and the according commitment of LafargeHolcim on global and local levels.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Territorial Roof” in Argentina

Discussing the Ideas prize winner (l-r): Angelo Bucci, Head of the LafargeHolcim Awards jury Latin America 2017 and architecture professor at the University of São Paulo and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, with Alejandro Cohen, architecture professor at Universidad National de Córdoba.

Angelo Bucci lecture at Universidad de Palermo

By invitation of Holcim Argentina, Angelo Bucci also lectured at Universidad de Palermo (UP) and at the Professional Council of Architects & Urbanism in Buenos Aires – where students have spent the last semester analyzing his work and built models of his works.

Angelo Bucci lecture at Universidad de Palermo

Angelo Bucci was introduced by Fernando Diez, Editorial Director of Summa+, Professor of Urbanism at UP, and member of the LafargeHolcim Awards jury for region Latin America in 2008, 2014 & 2017.

Angelo Bucci lecture at Universidad de Palermo

By invitation of Holcim Argentina, Angelo Bucci (center) lectured at Universidad de Palermo (UP) – pictured with UP students in an exhibition of eight models of iconic buildings by Bucci.

Angelo Bucci lecture at Universidad de Palermo

By invitation of Holcim Argentina, Angelo Bucci also lectured at Universidad de Palermo (UP) and at the Professional Council of Architects & Urbanism in Buenos Aires – where students have spent the last semester analyzing his work and built models of his works.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Cooling Roof” by Georgina Baronian

Presenting the Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize to Georgina Baronian (center) are Maria Atkinson, founding CEO of the Green Building Council of Australia, and member of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation; and Roland Köhler, Chairman of the Board of the LafargeHolcim Foundation.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Ideas prize handover – “Cooling Roof” by Georgina Baronian

Installed at the Princeton University School of Architecture in May 2018, the mock-up takes the form of a circular pavilion 7m in diameter that was exhibited on the campus for one month.

Prototype for a evaporative roof for radiant cooling, Cherry Valley, CA, USA

Reconsidering comfort: An evaporating layer of water on the roof approaches a wet bulb temperature of 12°C (a typical roof reaches 60-100°C), mitigating the albedo effect. Ambient indoor temperature is approx. 50 % radiant heat from surface radiation and 50 % air temperature. Interior space with a view factor to the roof only would be fully climatized. With an indoor air temperature of 25°C, a mean radiant temperature of roof and floor of 18.5°C, the ambient indoor temperature of 21°C is achieved.

Prototype for an evaporative roof for radiant cooling, Cherry Valley, CA, USA

Interior comfort: The evaporative water surface passively cools the interior through radiant cooling.

Global finalist entry 2018 – Floating University in Bangladesh

View of social and interaction space.

Global finalist entry 2018 – Floating University in Bangladesh

South to north aerial view of university: the university is composed as an assemblage of components which echo the scale and proportion of the surrounding developments, unified by an energy harvesting canopy.

Global finalist entry 2018 – Floating University in Bangladesh

View of breezeway atrium.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Presenting the Finalist Certificate (l-r): Juliana Adrigueto, Public Affairs & Sustainable Development Director of LafargeHolcim Brazil, congratulates Global LafargeHolcim Awards finalists Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner and founding Director of RADDAR and Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon, together with Bruna Mattos, Communications Analyst, LafargeHolcim Brazil.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Project author Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner and founding Director of RADDAR explains her neighborhood center project in Paraisópolis with (l-r): Juliana Adrigueto and Bruna Mattos, LafargeHolcim Brazil and project author Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

“We are going to make it happen” – project authors Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner and founding Director of RADDAR and Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Visiting Casa de Vidro designed by Lina Bo Bardi where Sol Camacho is Cultural Director of the Instituto Lina Bo Bardi (l-r): Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon; Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner & founding Director of RADDAR; Juliana Adrigueto and Bruna Mattos, LafargeHolcim Brazil.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

On the site of “Community Capital” where 7,000 square meters of parking lot will be regenerated into public space including a football field, covered room for gatherings and a temporary ballet dancing school.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Appropriation of the site through temporary events and structures makes the site a social space before construction even commences.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

While the project gains zoning approval, the site is already in use providing enough revenue to maintain the temporary programming.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Presenting the Finalist Certificate (l-r): Juliana Adrigueto, Public Affairs & Sustainable Development Director of LafargeHolcim Brazil, congratulates Global LafargeHolcim Awards finalists Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner and founding Director of RADDAR and Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon, together with Bruna Mattos, Communications Analyst, LafargeHolcim Brazil.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

The “Glass House” by Lina Bo Bardi was completed 1951, is located on a hilltop and surrounded by tropical gardens that were also designed by Bardi. The main section of the house is horizontal between thin concrete slabs with slender circular columns; the structure is an early example of reinforced concrete in domestic architecture.

Global Finalist Certificate Handover – Community Capital in Brazil

Visiting Casa de Vidro designed by Lina Bo Bardi where Sol Camacho is Cultural Director of the Instituto Lina Bo Bardi (l-r): Jonathan Franklin, Managing Partner of Exxpon; Sol Camacho, architect, urban planner & founding Director of RADDAR; Juliana Adrigueto and Bruna Mattos, LafargeHolcim Brazil.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

How does sustainable construction support the Indonesian government to improve the quality of education? Q&A session with (l-r): Daliana Suryawinata, SHAU; Andi Subagio, SASO Architecture Studio and Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, University of Indonesia.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

“The microlibraries are about fulfilling a community need in a sustainable manner while also enhancing performance through building materials selection and eco-friendly designs.” – project architect Daliana Suryawinata, SHAU.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

“The Awards Lab gave us the opportunity to network with other young professionals from around the world and share concepts for improving sustainability of the built environment.” – Next Generation prize winner Andi Subagio, SASO Architecture Studio.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

“The most promising feature of the project by SHAU is the idea to empower local craftsmen, through education and vocational training programs, with a focus on sustainable construction and local materials.” – Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, University of Indonesia.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

Building sustainably to support education in Indonesia (l-r): Oepoyo Prakoso, Sustainable Development Manager, Holcim Indonesia; Global LafargeHolcim Awards finalist Daliana Suryawinata, SHAU; Next Generation prize winner Andi Subagio, SASO Architecture Studio; Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, University of Indonesia; Anna Diah S, Corporate Communications Manager, Holcim Indonesia; and Acknowledgement prize winner Kamil Muhammad, Pppooolll architecture design/research studio.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

How does sustainable construction support the Indonesian government to improve the quality of education? Q&A session with (l-r): Daliana Suryawinata, SHAU; Andi Subagio, SASO Architecture Studio and Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, University of Indonesia.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

LafargeHolcim Awards winners at Jakarta Design Center (l-r): Oepoyo Prakoso, Sustainable Development Manager, Holcim Indonesia; Global LafargeHolcim Awards finalist Daliana Suryawinata, SHAU; and Gunawan Tjahjono, Professor of Architecture, University of Indonesia.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

How does sustainable construction support the Indonesian government to improve the quality of education? Q&A session engagement with audience.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

How does sustainable construction support the Indonesian government to improve the quality of education? Q&A session engagement with audience.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

How does sustainable construction support the Indonesian government to improve the quality of education? Q&A session engagement with audience.

LafargeHolcim Awards prizewinner reception – Jakarta, Indonesia

How does sustainable construction support the Indonesian government to improve the quality of education? Q&A session engagement with audience.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Rainwater runoffs are managed through two regulatory basins, which are kept in natural conditions on the project. These become a landscape landmark for the entire region and its inhabitants, promoting education showing the capabilities that basaltic stone grounds have to foster natural water infiltration.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Main entrance through Ermita-Minas-Paraíso, busy crossroads, view towards Sierra Santa Catarina.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

The rainwater mirror lies at the center of the park. This venue is intended to transform from dry-scape to waterscape along the year.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Cross section relating sidewalk and park. Underground runoff flows. Park program underneath

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

The core of the park is formed by the Weeping Willow courtyard. This venue works during rainy days, catching the aboveground rainwater and producing a temporary pond that gradually filters water.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Social center roof terrace view, southeastern access. Endemic plants adjust to climate conditions

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Quebradora facilitates non-motorized mobility, enabling movement from up the sierra to Ermita.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Through a set of hard, vegetated squares and gardens, the park provides spaces for all age groups and genders.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

The park considers all age groups. A skate park and plaza has been designed for teenagers.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

The open-air theatre is adjacent to Calle Paraíso, detected as the most dangerous in the area. It will promote night activities to have open space occupation along most of the day.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

The park’s basaltic stone pavements promote natural water infiltration while providing a long lasting venue built with on site materials.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Each public square is represented by an endemic tree species, providing it with identity.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

Adding a museum and a library with cafeteria are part of the community’s proposals.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Gold 2018 – Hydropuncture in Mexico

The park stitches together the previously uncommunicated surroundings, promoting day-long activities.

Global finalist entry 2018 – Grassroots Microgrid

The Seebaldt Pilot is based on acquisition and use of concentrations of vacant parcels along Maplewood, Ironwood and Beechwood – the “Energy Avenues” – for solar and geothermal energy generation and water management.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 – Grassroots Microgrid in Michigan, USA

The strategic neighbour hood design framework addresses infrastructure (energy, water, food, water, and mobility) and renewable systems (workforce development, empowerment, education, culture, and economic development).

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 – Grassroots Microgrid in Michigan, USA

The Seebaldt Pilot (TSP) is based on acquisition and use of concentrations of vacant parcels along Maplewood, Ironwood, and Beechwood – the “Energy Avenues” – for solar and geothermal energy generation and water management.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 – Grassroots Microgrid in Michigan, USA

TSP Phase 1 signals a return to 48204 traditions and a new economic trajectory. An interim Community Center/Kitchen and adjacent residences benefit from NZE MicroGrid production. A public realm between two IS@H buildings is activated by HNZE 18-Quad Canopies and enables education, youth programs, training, entrepreneurship, and work force development for living wage jobs. Success is measured by reduced utility costs, improved formal and aesthetic conditions, and generation of cooperative wealth.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Bronze 2018 – Grassroots Microgrid in Michigan, USA

TSP collective MicroGrid will be a large endeavor on a scale that has not yet been seen in the USA.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

The project will be a culture and education hub where the secular and the religious peacefully co-exist to cultivate minds and strengthen the community.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

New mosque under construction.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Library.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

The main construction material for the project is Compressed Earth Bricks (CEB) which provides better thermal performance and lowers energy consumption. It also lowers the cost of construction.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Library central space.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Compressed Earth Brick (CEB) production.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Metallurgy.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

A place to play, to live and to pray.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Team.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Hikma woman by the wall.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

The use of Compressed Earth Bricks made out of local red Laterite soil has already attracted the attention of the villagers and their neighbors who routinely come and watch the building process, marveling over this “new red brick”, as they call it, providing us an opportunity to educate them further on the material.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Library mezzanine.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Corridor.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Collaboration between the traditional masons and the construction crew: the contemporary masons had great difficulty producing them, even while using sophisticated form-work and measurements. The traditional masons intervened to show very simple construction techniques that achieved breathtaking results with high levels of precision.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

Applying the grooved finish to exterior walls.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards Silver 2018 – Legacy Restored in Niger

The use of earthen materials as the main source or thermal mass, as well as the banishment of any glazed surfaces help stabilize the interior temperature. Doors and windows are strategically placed to provide natural ventilation, removing the need for mechanical cooling most of the year.

Global LafargeHolcim Awards 2018

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