analysis of makoko floating school , lagos Nigeria analysis of the structure and implementation of sustainability

1. Climate protection means reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Architecture: NLÉ Team (Kunlé Adeyemi, Lisa Anderson, Thijs
Bouman, Leslie Ebony, Marije Nederveen, Segun Omodele,
Adekunle Olusola, Chryso Onisiforou, Martin Oreoluwa, Berend
Strijland, Monica Velasco).
Project initiation: May 2011.
Project completion: April 2013.
Area: 220 s.q.

2. Design process
prototype floating structure which is built for the coastal water
periphery
• This is a piolot project, it has taken an innovative approach to address
the community’s social and physical needs in view of the impact of
climate change and a rapidly urbanizing African context.
• Its main aim is to generate sustainable, ecological, alternative building
systems and urban water cultures for the teeming population of Africa’s
coastal regions.
versatile structure

3. structure • The triangular A-frame or pyramid
The simple A-frame
structure is extremely
stable and can also be
customised for other uses

4. material are sourced
bamboo and timber it is
simple and economical
The simple yet innovative
structure adheres to ideal
standards of sustainable
development with its inclusive
technologies for renewable
energy, waste reduction, water
and sewage treatment as well
as the promotion of low-
carbon transport. Furthermore
a team of eight Makoko based
builders constructed it using
eco-friendly, locally sourced
bamboo and wood procured
from a local sawmill.

5. The simple yet innovative structure adheres to ideal standards
of sustainable development with its inclusive technologies for
renewable energy, waste reduction, water and sewage
treatment as well as the promotion of low-carbon transport.
Furthermore a team of eight Makoko based builders
constructed it using eco-friendly, locally sourced bamboo and
wood procured from a local sawmill.
Construction

7. plans
section elevation