Wise civilizations have always built homes with what they have, not with what they have to obtain with difficulty. Today's Nigeria is not a wise civilization I suppose, or we would use laterite bricks more.
What is laterite? The answer may be beneath your feet at the construction site.
2. Build more units than you need
Sell or rent to others, and make some money. Be an answer to the housing crunch...Nigerians need answers. Do you want to become an expert in affordable and sustainable building technology? Start here.
http://olojauk.com/article/with-n3m-15000-you-can-build-your-own-house-in-nigeria.html
http://thenationonlineng.net/building-a-functional-low-cost-house/
http://www.nairaland.com/1495068/build-red-bricks-hugely
http://www.nairaland.com/2209886/alternative-building-technique-affordable-housing
http://www.nairaland.com/1006963/affordable-low-cost-housing-option
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/affordable-housing-with-bricks-you-can-reduce-cost-by-40/
https://ng.boell.org/2015/03/03/affordable-green-housing-nigeria
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| Meet the experts, read their books and study their works, for example The Architecture of Renowned Master Demas Nwoko |
3. Lower your running costs too
Fire NEPA/PHCN/xxDC , throw away the noisy generator (or give it to your enemy lol) and be your own solar power provider. Also remember to build in time-tested natural ventilation and passive cooling systems from day 1, from the first drawing your architect makes.
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| Thermal ventilation and Cross-ventilation |
Get inspired: See more natural heating and cooling systems via snelhai's pinterest page
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| Ventilation Blocks |
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| Middle Eastern - style wind tower for ventilation |
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| Traditional Badgir (wind-catcher) system |
You may also like:
http://upnaira.blogspot.com.ng/2015/12/still-trying-to-find-your-passion-what.html ,
Using electric power at home ,
http://lifelib.blogspot.com.ng/2011/01/agric-chic.html
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This summer has been so hot in some parts, that The Guardian is talking about a/c and cooling. Nice! See How Air-Conditioning Created The Modern City, for instance.
You may also like: air cooling and air-conditioning products on the market
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