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[EWB-CU Rwanda team members sourcing materials. Image by EWB-CU Rwanda]

[EWB-CU Rwanda team members sourcing materials. Image by EWB-CU Rwanda]

The Western vs. the Local Architect in Developing Countries

October 1, 2014

While in Niger this summer, we learned many lessons about working remotely and practicing in a developing country. Our local team member (who is from Niger) showed many people the housing proposal we’ve been working on over the past few months. The overall response was positive and enthusiastic, although many commented on our use of compressed earth blocks and felt that this material would make these homes only suitable for a lower socioeconomic class

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