Location: Farm 1205, Patandi village, Duluti, Tengeru, AruMeru District, Arusha, Tanzania
Client: Chilongola Mazengo
Main donor: Martin Taylor, GET UK
Dates: March-April; May-June and July-Aug 2010
Nature of work:
We have been using this farm plot as a demonstration and training area for ISSB technology and the application of this towards eco-friendly low-cost appropriate technology design. Used for the construction of rain water harvesting tank, underground sump tank for irrigation of market garden and installation of a VIP (Ventilated Improved Pit latrine in a challenging rural environment
Current Status:
Both tanks are now in use by the farmer. The sump tank is filled from a passing irrigation furrow and the stored water is used for irrigating a small home garden using a ‘Moneymaker’ treadle pump. The VIP latrine will be in use by mid September. Ongoing monitoring conducted on a regular basis to ensure the structural integrity of the tanks. No leaks detected to date.
Results / Outcomes:
Construction completed: April 2010 – a 15,000 litre above ground rainwater harvesting tank, built with Curved double interlock ISSB blocks
Construction completed: June 2010 – an 8,000 litre below ground sump tank, built with Curved double interlock (CI) ISSB blocks. A 2metre vertical access shaft built with Straight DI narrow blocks was included before the tank was buried back in the garden
Construction almost completed: July August 2010 – a spiral VIP latrine made with Curved double interlock (CI) ISSB blocks.
9 persons trained in various construction techniques on this plot between early May to mid June 2010
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
Block production training at Kimondolu, Arusha
Location: Kimondolu, Arusha
Client: Private
Main donor:Private
Dates:February – March 2010
Nature of work:
Production of 5000 ISSB narrow DI blocks for building a 5 roomed structure for rental property. We took on this job for the purposes of trialling different soil types in the Arusha area – overlain by volcanic loams. This was also an opportunity to train the first local ISSB block makers
Current Status:
This project is on hold whilst the Client raises sufficient funds to start the construction of his planned building
Results / Outcomes:
Blocks were produced as per specs. Training involving 6 youth on a rotating basis eventually led to 2 good block makers, who moved from using 1 bag of cement – 110-120 blocks per day, up to a production of 450 blocks per day from 4 bags of cement within 5 weeks from first introduction to the technology
Client: Private
Main donor:Private
Dates:February – March 2010
Nature of work:
Production of 5000 ISSB narrow DI blocks for building a 5 roomed structure for rental property. We took on this job for the purposes of trialling different soil types in the Arusha area – overlain by volcanic loams. This was also an opportunity to train the first local ISSB block makers
Current Status:
This project is on hold whilst the Client raises sufficient funds to start the construction of his planned building
Results / Outcomes:
Blocks were produced as per specs. Training involving 6 youth on a rotating basis eventually led to 2 good block makers, who moved from using 1 bag of cement – 110-120 blocks per day, up to a production of 450 blocks per day from 4 bags of cement within 5 weeks from first introduction to the technology
BuildIt International - Albino Community and Health Centre, Ukerewe Island
Location: Ukerewe Island, Lake Victoria, Tanzania
Client: BuildIt International, UK: http://www.builditinternational.org/
Main donor: Harry Freeland – Photographer and film maker
Dates: Contact in January 2010 through GET, UK, with project projected to start from August 2010
Nature of work: Project Management on behalf of BuildIt International
Current Status: Awaiting procurement of land and fundraising by the donor
Results / Outcomes:None as yet
Expected to train local Albino group in ISSB block production and construction so they may not only build the amenities, but establish themselves as a clearly useful economic group in the local area, with their involvement with materials production to replace burned bricks for use in community infrastructure
Other information: For any update refer to Andrew Jowett: email andrew@builditinternational.org
Client: BuildIt International, UK: http://www.builditinternational.org/
Main donor: Harry Freeland – Photographer and film maker
Dates: Contact in January 2010 through GET, UK, with project projected to start from August 2010
Nature of work: Project Management on behalf of BuildIt International
Current Status: Awaiting procurement of land and fundraising by the donor
Results / Outcomes:None as yet
Expected to train local Albino group in ISSB block production and construction so they may not only build the amenities, but establish themselves as a clearly useful economic group in the local area, with their involvement with materials production to replace burned bricks for use in community infrastructure
Other information: For any update refer to Andrew Jowett: email andrew@builditinternational.org
Demonstrations of ISSB technology
Location: Aboud Jumbe Stadium, Arusha, Tanzania;
Client:Makiga Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya
Main donor:Makiga Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya
Date:November 2009
Nature of work:
Set up demonstration of ISSB block making, supply of soil, cement, water, used engine oil, and 2 building SSB technicians to make blocks and assist to explain to visitors from all 5 East African Countries visiting the show about the advantages of ISSBs over burned bricks in terms of cost savings, quality, aspiration values etc....
Current Status:
There was much interest and this resulted in a number of enquiries from individual clients and institutions
Results / Outcomes:
Good awareness raising and promotion over the 4 days. This resulted in Makiga Engineering offering agency to GET TZA as they were keen on the approach to training, awareness raising and promotion to ensure the technology will build demand in the market. They donated a CI – ISSB press for demonstration purposes in Tanzania
Other information:
Agency work started after GET, TZA was incorporated as Local Trust in May 2010 and 4 DI – ISSB presses have been supplied, after completion of training. Another ISSB press (DI – Wide format) was donated for demo purposes. We now have all 3 types of DI presses for demonstrations and training.
Client:Makiga Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya
Main donor:Makiga Engineering, Nairobi, Kenya
Date:November 2009
Nature of work:
Set up demonstration of ISSB block making, supply of soil, cement, water, used engine oil, and 2 building SSB technicians to make blocks and assist to explain to visitors from all 5 East African Countries visiting the show about the advantages of ISSBs over burned bricks in terms of cost savings, quality, aspiration values etc....
Current Status:
There was much interest and this resulted in a number of enquiries from individual clients and institutions
Results / Outcomes:
Good awareness raising and promotion over the 4 days. This resulted in Makiga Engineering offering agency to GET TZA as they were keen on the approach to training, awareness raising and promotion to ensure the technology will build demand in the market. They donated a CI – ISSB press for demonstration purposes in Tanzania
Other information:
Agency work started after GET, TZA was incorporated as Local Trust in May 2010 and 4 DI – ISSB presses have been supplied, after completion of training. Another ISSB press (DI – Wide format) was donated for demo purposes. We now have all 3 types of DI presses for demonstrations and training.
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