Patti Stouter www.simpleearthstructures.com 2010-2011 Sites & buildings for the developing world Earthbag building information and assistance
Designed plans for 22+ Haitian buildings Began training courses Answered builder questions by email & phone Wrote 8 booklets about Wrote 8 booklets about Cultural issues Design guidelines Building instruction Need for structural testing
Haitian Building Styles How-tosfor inexpensive earthbag techniques
2 Room Shelter Legliz BatisKalve A 2 room shelter built only two months after the quake by a Haitian Baptist church and their former pastor, Rodney Johnson, in Port au Prince.
Trying a new bracing technique Legliz BatisKalve A 2 room shelter built only two months after the quake by a Haitian Baptist church and their former pastor, Rodney Johnson, in Port au Prince.
Bagnol 12 House Lots Haiti Christian Development Project Pastor Pacius Gueston Agronomy education Pastoral support Refugee housing Economic development Rural sites near Gonaives in dry northern Haiti
Bagnol 2-room Houses Haiti Christian Development Project Pastor Pacius Gueston Agronomy education Pastoral support Refugee housing Economic development Rural sites near Gonaives in dry northern Haiti
Future Housing Expansion Haiti Christian Development Project Pastor Pacius Gueston Agronomy education Pastoral support Refugee housing Economic development Rural sites near Gonaives in dry northern Haiti
Bois MarchandAgriculture School Dormitories Haiti Christian Development Project Pastor Pacius Gueston Agronomy education Pastoral support Refugee housing Economic development Rural sites near Gonaives in dry region http://hcdp.net/
Petite-RiviereClinic Rasin Foundation The only medical clinic in Leogane Zone Begun before 2010 earthquake Staffed by foreign volunteers and organized by Haitian émigré doctor from Boston Permacultureand community health education
KiskeyaAqua Farm Rasin Foundation The only medical clinic in Leogane Zone Begun before 2010 earthquake Staffed by foreign volunteers and organized by Haitian émigré doctor from Boston Permacultureand community health education
Kiskeya Guesthouse Plans Rasin Foundation The only medical clinic in LeoganeZone Begun before 2010 earthquake Staffed by foreign volunteers and organized by Haitian émigré doctor from Boston Permacultureand community health education http://www. rasinfoundation.org/
Classroom Buildings Children of Hope Orphanage Pastor Jean Marc with 60 orphans lost his support and was displaced by the 2010 earthquake Matt Gunn of Utah Haiti Relief trained Haitian builder Watson Clair Jeune in earthbag
Site plan for survival: tilapia ponds, bees, rabbits, mushrooms, gardens Children of Hope Orphanage Pastor Jean Marc with 60 orphans lost his support and was displaced by the 2010 earthquake Matt Gunn of Utah Haiti Relief trained Haitian builder Watson Clair Jeune in earthbag http://howsitgoin ginhaiti. blogspot.com/ 2010_07_01_archi ve.html
Kenscoff 1-Room Shelter Barrels of Hope Basic home building Training and cooperative systemthe only volunteer built earthbag projects in Haiti to date Donated supplies
Next steps by other designers: Jacmel house, wind test wall and Florida prototype Barrels of Hope Basic home building Training and cooperative system-the only volunteer built earthbag project in Haiti to date Donated supplies http://barrelsofh ope. org/wp-content/ uploads/2011/05/ BoHBooklet.pdf
15,000 people mix hope and despair Grace International Haitian church with children s clinic, orphanage and schools in Carrefour. One of the largest tent cities, but uniquely run: Charge rent at tent city Require job training Encourage microenterprise Also building sustainable communities on two sites
Lambiproject site plan by Engineering Ministries International team Grace International Haitian church with children s clinic, orphanage and schools in Carrefour. One of the largest tent cities, but uniquely run: Charge rent at tent city Require job training Encourage microenterprise Also building sustainable communities on two sites
Concrete block houses cost $7500 each- (earthbag would cost half) Grace International Haitian church with children s clinic, orphanage and schools in Carrefour. One of the largest tent cities, but uniquely run: Charge rent at tent city Require job training Encourage microenterprise Private latrines and showers will fit in between yards in the future Also building sustainable communities on two sites
Tent city dwellers organizing and looking into earthbag Grace International Haitian church with children s clinic, orphanage and schools in Carrefour. One of the largest tent cities, but uniquely run: Charge rent at tent city Require job training Encourage microenterprise Also building sustainable communities on two sites
Ile a Vache Jacmel Resort plans for Haitians Businessmen want to use earthbags and ask for assistance for markets and guest houses on the shore
Early discussions Varied inquiries I want to build a large classroom We need to build 2 story Can we build this plan in earthbag? Can we use this soil? What will resist floods?
Haitians want to build their own future New National Melody Tech School Haitian emigres including Rose Bazile from NY came for earthbag training. They desire to start an earthbag builder and permacultureschool in central Haiti.
Highest priorities: #1 Assistance and funds for earthbag structural testing #2 Building guidelines for seismic risk areas