-agnes mobile — Equatorial Living Lab

Courtyard Harmony Homes
By Agnes Yusufu

About

Inspired by Sierra Leone’s tradition of elders teaching under a community tree, this project reimagines affordable housing. With a central courtyard symbolizing the tree, clustered units foster connection, using eco-friendly materials like rammed earth, bamboo, and timber to promote sustainability.

Project Insights

Unit Front View

The individual units showcase a blend of rammed earth, bamboo, and timber, reflecting a commitment to sustainable construction. Each two- or three-bedroom unit prioritizes simplicity and functionality while emphasizing a design that aligns with local aesthetics and environmental resilience.

Community Layout

The design emphasizes the importance of community by placing clustered homes around a central courtyard, symbolic of the traditional tree gathering space. This layout fosters connection and engagement, offering a shared space where residents can interact. The use of shared kitchens within the cluster promotes communal living, encouraging economic advantages while strengthening bonds between neighbors and reinforcing a sense of collective identity.

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