Thomas Granier, CEO of AVN, was made a Knight of the French Order of Merit on May 15th, in recognition of his tireless work in promoting sustainable and affordable housing in Africa. Read more...
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> NV Building Guidelines (PDF, 224 KB)
A summary of the NV guidelines and instructions for builders and clients, together with a sample quantities estimate.
> Catalogue of NV House Plans (PDF, 2.7 MB)
A catalogue of typical house plans and photos prepared by the architects Gaëlle Bois Soulier and Laure Cornet, during their study tour in Burkina Faso. The document was distributed to the VN builders during their meeting in October 2007, as an aid both for construction and for showing to their clients. The examples shown can be modified and adapted to suit clients’ needs. The document mainly consists of drawings and photos, with minimal text (in French).
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Click here to read 'A Roof, A Skill, A Market' - an essay by AVN member John Thackara on the Design Observer website.
Half-way through the 2012/13 season (at the end of March) , the latest results have just been made available; they show consistent progress in the growth of AVN's Program in West Africa. Read more...
AVN has been invited to speak at the International Seminar on Earth Architecture in Porto (Portugal), May 2nd & 3rd Read more...
NV houses are being built for 27 families who lost their homes after a dam burst in the Nebba region of Burkina Faso in 2010. The project is financed by the SELAVIP Foundation, and implemented by the local Tinyenga Niyemba Burkina (TNB) Association, in partnership with AVN. Read more...
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