African Design Magazine ADM #36 December 2017 | Page 25

harvested to aid water demands. Uniquely, a solar chimney helps reduce the heat
gained from the cooking and food preparation activities in the centre.
Budget constraints necessitated a no-nonsense, low-tech, functional
approach towards the design and aesthetics. Maintenance cost
constraints translated into robust nishes and into economical and
sustainable energy and rainwater harvesting strategies.
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