August 2010 CUA Architecture Brigade

Start Date: Aug 3, 2010 10:00 PM
End Date: Aug 10, 2010 10:00 PM

We are going to be working in Granja el Salto, which is near a chain of 22 natural waterfalls. The site for our project is owned by twelve socios (partners), and they produce sustenance from the land. Because the farm is remote, they have a problem transporting crops and generating revenue. Likewise, the remoteness of the site limits people who come to see the waterfalls to day trips. The socios give tours and see an opportunity in building cabins for visitors to stay. Therefore, we will be working on a first “test cabin” with the socios. The socios have been preparing for this project for years now; wood has already been collected, but they lack funding for cement and roofing material. This is where we come in. We will be designing the cabins with the materials already gathered.