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Holcim Awards "Next Generation" Encouragement prize
November 27, 2008 - An Indonesian vision for sustainable construction was awarded a "Next Generation" Encouragement prize at the Holcim Awards ceremony for Asia Pacific held in New Delhi.
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Project description: Constructing sustainability awareness for children, Jakarta, Indonesia
Creating a sustainable environment through sustainable construction in a city would remain only a dream if the stakeholders do not wish to have it. This is generally what happens in the mind of most people and building owners in big cities of developing countries like Indonesia.
We believe that we cannot change stakeholder perceptions instantly through the creation of sustainable construction “icons”. We think that “icons” will only become a monument which no one will be able to follow. We also believe that the realization of sustainability in the smallest unit of construction, such as self-built houses, is the most effective way to create a successful sustainability movement.
Based on these premises, we believe that we (as architects) can contribute to the creation of sustainable construction in the future. This is done by sharing our knowledge of sustainable design and the method of design thinking with the future stakeholders of the constructions and the urban environment: the children.
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Main author:
Didi Pramujadi, volunteer, Education Care Unit, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Image: Holcim Awards "Next Generation" Encouragement prize 2008 Asia Pacific presentation (l-r): Hansjürg Leibundgut, member of the regional Holcim Awards jury congratulates project authors Didy Pramujadi and Myrza Yuliansyah at the Holcim Awards ceremony in New Delhi
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Image: Holcim Awards "Next Generation" Encouragement prize 2008 Asia Pacific: Constructing sustainability awareness for children, Jakarta, Indonesia - The children proudly show their “Dream Island” creation of a self-sufficient settlement addressing basic issues of sustainability.
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