The AfriSam-SAIA Award
4 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
CALL FOR ENTRY 2011/2012
4 SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE Architecture, as the most visible and public art, is also now expected to serve as a vehicle of embedding and communicating the delight in sustainability. An important function of SAIA is to recognise and promote excellence in architecture and to create public awareness and debate on architectural issues. The awards programme is in support of these goals, and is run over a two year period. AfriSam is a leading producer of building materials in southern Africa. The company has committed itself to protecting the environment through conscientious and responsible manufacturing processes and a responsible attitude towards the impact of its business operations on the community and the environment. As sponsors of this award, AfriSam is proud to be associated with the South African Institute of Architects in recognising outstanding achievement in sustainable architecture.
ENTRIES & ELIGIBILITY The South African Institute of Architects invites its members to submit entries for the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture. Only entries by SAIA members are eligible and are to be submitted for consideration for the awards by 12:00 on 16 March 2012 at SAIA’s offices at: Bouhof (Ground Floor), 31 Robin Hood Road, Robindale, Randburg.Work may be submitted to the offices of SAIA by the author or nominated by SAIA member with the author’s, or other responsible person’s permission. Architectural Projects, Research or works of social importance that fall in an area under the description of Sustainable Architecture and were completed and beneficially occupied by 15 March 2011, are eligible for entry for the AfriSam-SAIA Award for Sustainable Architecture 2011/2012, with the exception of the projects adjudicated in the 2009/2010 round of the Awards. It should be noted that an in loco inspection of projects that are situated in remote areas may not be possible, and additional video material on DVD is required in order to adjudicate the project by way of a virtual inspection. Projects outside South Africa may be submitted. It should be noted that in loco inspection of these projects may not be possible, and additional video material on DVD is required in order to adjudicate the project by way of a virtual inspection. Should funding be made available by the entrant to cover the costs of an in loco inspection outside of South Arica, every effort will be made by the panel of adjudicators to carry out an in loco inspection.
ADJUDICATORS A panel of adjudicators, convened by the SAIA President, will meet in the first week of April 2012 to select the projects it wishes to inspect from the submitted entries. Fanuel Motsepe Convener (SAIA President) Daniel Irurah Academic (Sustainable Architecture) Rodney Choromanski Consulting Sustainable Architect Eric Noir Consulting Sustainable Architect Dr Thandi Ndlovu Eminent layperson Mike McDonald/ Vincent Blackbeard AfriSam Nominee/ AfriSam Alternate
ADJUDICATION CRITERIA The tone of the adjudication will be set by an aspirational scale derived from the theory of Bill Reed of Integrative Design Collaborative and Regenesis.
Trajectory of Environmentally Responsible Design
LIMITING THE DAMAGE
(Still Degenerating) High Performance Design - Design that realizes high efficiency and reduced impact in the building structure, operations, and site activities. By focusing on technical efficiency, this design approach may limit embracing the larger natural system benefits. Green Design - A general term implying a direction of improvement in design- i.e. continual improvement towards a whole and healthy integration of human activities with natural systems.
NEUTRAL
Sustainable Design - See “Green Design” with an emphasis on reaching a point of being able to sustain the health of the planet’s organisms and systems over time. Sustainability is an inflection point from degenerating to regenerating health.
REGENERATIVE
Restorative Design - This approach thinks about design in terms of using the activities of design and building to restore the capability of local natural systems to a healthy state of self organization. Regenerative Design - This starts with place-based, context specific design. By engaging all the key stakeholders and processes of the place – humans, earth systems, and the consciousness that connects and energizes them – the design process builds the capability of the people to engage in continuous and healthy relationships. There is continuous learning and feedback so that all aspects of the system are an integral part of the process of life in that place – co-evolution. Whole System Integration Process - A process that seeks to optimise the relationships among key systems and entities in the service of desired objectives. It’s not a system if it doesn’t have a purpose. This process typically requires that the smallest unit of design be the largest manageable watershed within which the project resides. If we only work within the property boundaries, we are missing the point.
BEYOND SUSTAINABILITY
REGENERITIVE
LESS ENERGY REQUIRED
TOWARDS THE DESIGN OF REGENERATIVE SYSTEMS
REGENERATIVE Regenerative Systems
Humans participating as nature. Co evolution of the whole system
RECONCILIATORY Synergism of Living Systems
Humans are an integral part of nature
RESTORATIVE Whole Systems Thinking
Humans assisting the evolution of sub systems
MORE ENERGY REQUIRED
DEGENERITIVE
SUSTAINABLE Neutral Ecological Technologies & Techniques
Footprint
GREEN Fragmented
Relative improvement Green Star. LEED, BREEAM etc.
CONVENTIONAL Degenerating Systems
Decreasing of Resources Self Destructive
Inspired by Bill Reed of Integrative Design Collaborative & Regenesis 2006 as adapted by Eco Design Architects www.ecodesignarchitects.co.za
APPRAISAL The exhibition of the overarching principles of: demonstrated successful operation of the entry and cultural adequacy, will form the backdrop to the appraisal process. The detail appraisal will use four criteria adapted from the five-point definition of sustainable construction as per the Holcim Awards (www.holcimfoundation. org), to serve as a yardstick to measure the degree to which the building/s or work contributes to sustainable development as follows: Criterion 1 Paradigm shifting – Exhibit prophetic resolution that enables, with relative ease, the development of innovation in responsible design, which can be easily applied to a wide range of other projects. Criterion 2 People upliftment - Address the dignity of people through the creation of a socio-economic environment that is inclusionary, humane, self sustaining, and maximises the financial viability and impact, and lifecycle cost efficiency during and post the implementation process. Criterion 3 Planet rejuvenation – In a holistic way, exhibit conservation and efficiency in the use of resources. Exhibit the aim to go beyond conservation to making a positive contribution to the ecological environment. Criterion 4 Placemaking performance - Enhance the architectural landscape and contextual urban environment. Infuse delight through the built environment.
PROGRAMME October 26-28 2011 Launch of Awards programme at GBCSA Convention in Cape Town March 16 2012 Close for Entry submissions at SAIA’s offices End March 2012 Adjudication commences Mid June 2012 Adjudication completed September 2012 Exhibition at SAIA Biennial Convention, AZA2012 in Cape Town October 2012 Announcement and Presentation of Awards
NOMINATION/ SUBMISSION FORMS Please download the Conditions of Entry documentation from www.4tmrw.co.za, and kindly submit all the required material in the prescribed format. Members should note that the awards are conferred on the building/s or work, not on the authors, professional team, client, or contractor, although the names of the architectural practice and client will appear on the award certificates.
ENTRY FORM A »» a new building or group of buildings; »» the conservation, restoration and/or rehabilitation (refurbishment) of existing buildings, historic precincts or areas There is no restriction on the building type, use or size. It is also intended for small-scale alterations or interiors if they are of exceptional quality and contribute to the current discourse on sustainable architecture. Although the project may contain flaws, it should be clearly identifiable as having specific attributes within sustainable architecture, worthy of recognition.
ENTRY FORM B »» a work of social importance, other than a building, for which the member or architectural practice was appointed as the architect »» a work of technical importance »» research in the field of sustainability in architecture
AWARDS FUNCTION The Award recipients will be announced and the awards conferred at a gala function in Johannesburg in October 2012. An exhibition of the entries will be held at the Architectural Event – Architecture.ZA2012, hosted by the Cape Institute for Architecture.
2009/2010
AWARDED SUBMISSION
THE DALTON COMPOUND, KZN KOOP DESIGN
Client The Dalton Trust Architect Richard Stretton: Koop Design Landscape Design Sonja Swanepoel Structural Engineering Advisor Louis van Loos Site Project Coordinator Joe Dawson, Director: Dalton Trust
THE PROJECT The Dalton Compound is an integrated component of its environment, a 3 000-hectare reserve in the Estcourt area of rural KZN. It is the operational centre of the reserve with buildings that are flexible to various utilitarian needs yet offer exclusivity to guests staying at The Compound’s luxury accommodation. The project included the removal of alien vegetation, recycling it for use and the re-introduction of indigenous vegetation. Amongst other initiatives, the project included the creation of a vegetable garden for staff and a nursery, orchard and animal pens. An old timber yard was developed into a solar wood-drying kiln allowing for locally processed timber employed in the building. Local villagers were trained and employed in the construction. The Compound consists of two work sheds arranged around a vehicle yard; a central administrative block; management accommodation; a barn for meetings, stores, laundry services, an industrial kitchen; and upper floor luxury accommodation. Architectural development focused on previously inhabited areas of the farms, minimising infrastructural expansion and environmental degradation. Buildings are flexible to the needs of the holistic system as opposed to being singular and definitive in their use.
2009/2010
- COMMENDED SUBMISSIONS -
LYNEDOCH COMMUNITY CENTRE, STELLENBOSCH
THE eKHAYA NEIGHBOURHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, JHB
LIFESTYLE HOME GARDEN RETAIL CENTRE EXTENSION, JHB
NEW RESIDENCE, 8 NORWICH DRIVE, CAPE TOWN
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Beneficially occupied – occupied/utilised fully for the purpose that the built structure/submission was intended. Cultural Adequacy – taking cognisance of the cultural context, across historical to contemporary times, in informing and enriching the production, impact and experience of the built structure or work. Broadening the depth of knowledge-mining and therefore the work’s significance to users on multiple levels. Ecological Environment – the natural biosphere and it’s components – water, air, earth, energy. Humane – Emphasising humanistic values such as dignity, belonging and integrating cultural knowledge systems inherent in philosophies such as ubuntu/botho. Inclusionary – not marginalising, on the basis of gender, age, socio-economic status, race etc. Creating a forum for meaningful participation. Prophetic resolution – innovative resolution of the brief that goes beyond the obvious, into uncharted territory in a way that sets a positive precedent.
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