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Partners: Estevan Trujillo (Architects) Jason Boyd (Architects) Peter Nardini (Manager)
Busua is already known as a gracious host to travelers from other parts of Africa and from around the world. The purpose of the Busua Community Tourist Center (CTC) is to employ this reputation in order to increase the influence that the local population has on the direction of development in the area. Community infrastructure will grow in step with the wants and needs of the residents of Busua. This will be the place where the division between visitor and local begins to dissolve. Community members can proudly share their remarkable way of life, skills, and natural environment from a facility founded on the principle of self-determination. They will have the opportunity to establish international relationships from a platform of equality bolstered by the collective strength of the CTC. Visitors will be encouraged to promote the health of the community through a small donation and a respect for the culture they are introduced to.
Wave Concept The form represents the flow of people and ideas through the CTC. The interaction of the different user groups will enrich the experience of tourists and locals alike.
Climate strategy provide deep shade for interior spaces maximize cross ventilation create vital outdoor spaces high ceilings allow heat to escape water catchment and circulation vegetative cooling thermal wall solar chimney earth tube
Sustainability locally sourced materials local labor force solar energy implementation site built photo-voltaic modules site built solar thermal modules wind turbine grey-water harvesting, purification, and reuse solar chimney with earth tube for cooling composting toilets demonstration garden
Site Components 1 Water circulation pond and earth tube origin 2 Water storage 3 Demonstration garden 4 Photo-voltaic and solar thermal panels 5 Grey-water purification pond 6 Taxi stand 7 Entrance to restrooms 8 Entrance to reception area 9 Fruit tree garden 10 Snack bar 11Water circulation pond 12 Wind turbine 13 Entrance to private office 14 Solar chimney connected to earth tube 15 Entrance to internet cafe