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Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Asia Pacific
Advocacy of traditional earthquake-resistant construction, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan
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Project images
Traditional roof insulation.
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Practical exercises.
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“Bhatar” in Battagram.
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“Bhatar” at Besham Fort.
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Classroom training.
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A 12-page step-by-step construction manual, also available in local language.
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On the job training.
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Development of training manual.
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New house built in the traditional “Bhatar” method after training.
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Reinforcement detail.
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Photos of winners and prize hand-over
Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Asia Pacific (l-r): Tom Schacher and Thomas Fisler for their project "Advocacy of traditional earthquake-resistant construction, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan".
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Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Asia Pacific (l-r): jury members Neenat Niazi and Mark Lee congratulate Tom Schacher and Thomas Fisler for their project "Advocacy of traditional earthquake-resistant construction, North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan".
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Holcim Awards Acknowledgement prize 2008 Asia Pacific (l-r): jury member Neenat Niazi with prize-winners Tom Schacher, architect, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC, Agarone, Switzerland and Thomas Fisler, government officer and team leader, SDC, Mansehra, Pakistan.
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Further information
Overview including project images, self-appraisal, and jury report (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Holcim Awards 2008 Asia Pacific
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Award winners
Gold - Sustainable planning for a rural community, Beijing, China
Silver - Low-impact greenfield university campus, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Bronze - Energy-efficient office complex, Hyderabad, India
Acknowledgement
prize winners
Advocacy of traditional earthquake-resistant construction, North-West
Frontier Province, Pakistan
Dongtan Eco-City urban concept, Shanghai, China
Low-cost low-maintenance school extension,
Bangalore, India
Revitalization and relocation plan for Ghost City, Fengdu, China
"Next Generation"
prize winners
Heart of
Suzhou Creek ecosystem revitalization, Shanghai, China
Realizing solutions for the redevelopment of Dharavi, Mumbai, India
Low and dense urban elements, Shanghai, China
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