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[Strawbale] help wanted - natural building in south africa

Hello all -- I received a request to post this search for professional help to the natural building community.  Please reply to Wendy Cross (address below.) - Catherine Wanek

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I am the new Program Director for NextAid and have recently returned from spending the last year volunteering on our project site in Dennilton, South Africa.  ........ We?ve made lots of progress on our earth-friendly children?s center in the last year.  We now have completed 6 structures: 2 earth-bag offices, a thatch/ earthbag performance center, 3 compost toilets, an outdoor kitchen with seating area and our first children?s house made of straw-bale.  We are gearing up to complete our first phase of construction and really take the building to the next level.  In order to do this we really see the need to find a South African architect to collaborate with and a general contractor/ site supervisor with natural building experience to live on-site long term (at least 6 months). I am attaching a brief description of the project and the two positions.  Is there a way you could circulate or post this announcement to the BWB community?  It would be so helpful. 
 Best regards,  Wendy

Architectural & Building Help Needed on Sustainable Children?s Village and Community Center Project in Dennilton, Limpopo Province
 
NextAid seeks an Experienced Architect or Group of Architects to help guide construction on the Youth with a Vision Village in the rural town of Dennilton, Limpopo Province.  The construction is being funded by NextAid, a Los Angeles based humanitarian organization dedicated to creating sustainable solutions for African children orphaned by AIDS.  The village is being built with an emphasis on natural building techniques and ?green? practices.  The sustainable village will serve as a multi-purpose center for the community to operate education and micro-businesses as well as housing for 50 children orphaned by AIDS and their caregivers. Currently under construction are offices, residences, water facilities, cooking and eating facilities and a performance space.  Currently being designed are children?s residences, an economic/educational center, other auxiliary structures, gardens and sports fields.  We seek a long-term commitment.  The architect would collaborate with an international team of architects, including lead Natural Builder and Architect, Joseph Kennedy, and with natural builders on the design and execution of the construction process. 
 
NextAid is a grassroots organization operating on an extremely limited budget.  Ideally we are looking for individuals or a firm who would take the project on a pro-bono/ volunteer basis, but we are open to negotiating for the right candidate.  We offer a life-changing opportunity to help create a center that will support a wonderful and loving community currently suffering from the ravages of AIDS and poverty.
 
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In addition, we are looking for a Site Supervisor/General Contractor type person to live on site for extended periods of time during construction.  This individual would lead the team of local builders in supervising the construction.  This individual will be offered on-site accommodation and a typical salary for this position in the region.
 
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:  
For more information about NextAid and to see photos of the construction progress go to: www.nextaid.org
 
If the position meets your interest, please contact:
Wendy Cross, Program Director
Email: wendy@nextaid...
Cell: +1 415.624.7303