Oládélé Arc.
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Oládélé Arc.
@Oladelee
Architect | Sustainability | Eco Construction
Paris Katılım Ocak 2010
50 Takip Edilen379 Takipçiler
@Oladelee @TopeDada17 This is commendable. I will like to know more about this project.
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I convinced my client in Nigeria to build with earth instead of concrete.
Here’s why that decision changes everything:
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@IamBlack_Love7 I'm still working on the details but base on my estimate they seem to be about the same price
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@drealpharoah Yeah, like I said, perception is the really a problem
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@Oladelee Please am tuned in for the duration of the house construction, i need to prove to my real estate friend as well that concrete boxes are not always the best solution
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@vangeorgh In a European settings, It could work, if the glass is facing the north and not exposed fully south. In Africa, the sun, My current office gets literally no sunlight all year. It can work for them, not for US
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The heat gain tho 😬
Ramin Nasibov@RaminNasibov
Lots of natural reading light: structural glass box becomes the library.
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@DiKachii x.com/Oladelee/statu…
We’re behind on sustainable architecture in Nigeria — been clear since my 2017 thesis.
But it’s shifting.
More architects are starting to build with climate and context in mind.
Oládélé Arc.@Oladelee
I convinced my client in Nigeria to build with earth instead of concrete. Here’s why that decision changes everything:
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I enjoy the architectural design coming out of Francophone Africa and the Sahel in particular.
I'm done with Nigerian architects, they can continue thinking they are from the Scandinavias.
SHAV★@shavnyuy
I did a thread on brick wall types and used this beautiful brick modern home as the cover photo. Here’s the full walkthrough of The Brick House, Indore, India. 🧵 🏛 Abhishek Ajmera Architects 📷 Inclined Studio
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4. And this is where our role as architect matters.
It's not just about designing but guiding decisions that impact cost, comfort, and long-term performance. It’s about building better with what’s already available.
More to come as the project progresses.
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3. The biggest challenge wasn’t really technical.
It was the perception.
Convincing the clients that earth is not “low quality”,
but a smart and durable solution. Other 2 other clients opted for concrete blocks due to this perception. Winning one client is enough for a start
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@vangeorgh They say "Behind every good architect is a good client" It feels good when the client "buys" into your vision and you are able to push eachother to achieve a good project. This is not bad regardless
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Btw, I really fought for this façade to be made with breeze blocks, but to no avail unfortunately 😩 client wasn’t buying it
Áyòmídé George (Arc.)@vangeorgh
Before After
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Compressed earth blocks is one of the ways to build in tropical climates like Nigeria.
Made from local soil.
Low energy.
High thermal performance.
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As an Architect working between Europe & Africa.
My goal is to combine my european experience with my African culture & values. Technical precision & environmentally grounded.
I design projects that use local materials, respond to climate, remain economically & socially relevant.
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@TopeDada17 Just worked on a project with them. Very interesting concept
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@Dani1Official @pectus_7 @asemota Out of curiosity, have you ever lived in Benin ? Because I have lived and worked there and it has nothing to do with language.
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@pectus_7 @asemota Nobody is excusing incompetence. Nigeria was never designed to work no matter how hard the government tries. You go old and Nigeria no go still work. Go ask your papa make he tell you how dem take complain like you dey complain now. Communication remains our greatest barrier.
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I still don't understand how a country next door to Nigeria was able to avoid all the “anyhowness” in Nigeria and become a model African nation. Each time I visit Benin, I am always impressed by something new. They are making progress while Nigeria regresses.
Africa First@AfricaFirsts
In Benin Republic 🇧🇯, the National Grid is so reliable that you can go six months or more without a single power outage, not even for a second.
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@vangeorgh I agree, I think I will start posting my design process. I have to create the time out of my schedule
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Btw, visibility goes beyond just posting visualizations 🧏🏼♂️
Talk about your design process
Talk about your spatial layout and the thinking behind it
Talk about your building performance
Talk about climate responsiveness
As an Architect, you’re a problem-solver first before anything else..
LMD (Arc.)@Layemie001
The most visible architects always get the job, not the best architects. If nobody knows you, you won't get the job. Clients hire people by recommendations and visibility.
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