Open Architecture Network

The new Ecodorm building is a 2 storey high, "L-shaped building" with a courtyard between the 2 arms of the "L". Downstairs are
1. Large dormitory which also will be used as classroom and a Meeting Room,
2. Two storage areas,
3. A kitchen
4. Bathroom facilities.

Upstairs are 3 rooms that can be used interchangeably as dormitories, or as quarters for visiting volunteer or teacher rooms. A generous provision of verandahs on both levels to allow for informal interactions among visitors, staff, students and educators.

The dormitory downtairs can be utilized as a meeting room, classroom, activity room and an exhibition room for visiting eco-club students, visiting women’s group, farmers, village leaders etc during the day, and as a dormitory at night. It can sleep up to 20 children on matresses and mats.

The construction type is that of a concrete frame, with brick infill. The materials used include white broken ceramic tiles used to surface the roof and terraces (white in color to reflect heat), terracotta flooring in covered areas, wooden doors made from recycled timber, metal grills, louvered glass windows and insect aluminum screen meshes.