Grounds of St James' Parish Church, Chilomoni, Blantyre
The project was completed in September 2023
- Total floor area of the house was 47m2, divided into a Living Area and two bedrooms – this will accommodate a small family of four.
- Shared cooking and washing facilities were already provided in the garden of the original house.
- Environmentally-friendly Hydraform bricks were used in the main construction of the walls, created by compressing soil and cement in a mould. The blocks are interlocking on 4 sides, so don’t require mortar in their construction. Assembly is therefore quick and easy, and doesn’t require a highly-skilled workforce for construction.
- The cost includes electrical connection (which isn’t always provided in low-cost housing in Malawi)
- The work was completed in 6 weeks, start-to-finish
- On completion, the house was donated to the St. James’ Parish
Building Design
Location
Grounds of St James Parish Church, Chilomoni, Blantyre, Malawi
Type
Cook House
Year of Construction
2023
Concept Design Architect​
Julianne Cassidy
Total Building Area (Approx. GEA)
47m2 for Cook’s House
Number of Storeys
1 storey
Construction Cost
Estimated 7.6million MWK Total
($6,800 USD – rate correct at time)
The project contributes to the following Sustainable Development Goals
