RDFN Design Competition TOR

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[RESPONSIBLE] [DESIGN] [FOUNDATION]

DESIGN COMPETITION TERMS OF REFERENCE

ECO-SUSTAINABLE HOUSING FOR RURAL VILLAGES IN NEPAL

SPONSORED BY U.S. NONPROFIT: RESPONSIBLE DESIGN FOUNDATION



Responsible Design Foundation Nepal 2016

Responsible Design Foundation Nepal, President – Alisha Shrestha

TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0. BACKGROUND

2.0. AIM & OBJECTIVES OF COMPETITION3.0. SCOPE AND SPIRIT OF COMPETITION

3.1 TEAMS

3.2 NUMBER OF SUBMISSIONS

3.3 TIMEFRAME OF COMPETITION

4.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETER

B. SUBMISSION SELECTION

SECTION I: TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

5.0. PREPARATION OF DESIGN

5.1 LANGUAGE

5.2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

5.3 DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

5.4 DOCUMENTS COMPRISING THE DESIGN

SECTION II: SUBMISSION AND EVALUATION

5.5.SUBMISSION, SEALING AND CODING

5.6.COPYRIGHT & RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP

5.7.PROVISION FOR EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION

6.0. SELECTION CRITERIA

7.0. AWARDS

8.0. PROGRAM SCHEDULE





TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR DESIGN COMPETITION

RESPONSIBLE DESIGN FOUNDATION (U.S. & NEPAL)

In association with ASTHA, HIMALAYA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

1.0. BACKGROUND

The April 2015-Gorkha Earthquake was devastating, killing more than 9,000 people

and injuring more than 23,000. Across many districts of the country, hundreds of

thousands of people were made homeless with entire villages destroyed, especially

those living near the epicenter. Although it has been almost a year since the earthquake

struck, most of the victims are still suffering with their homes and villages still in ruins. In

addition, little to no progress has been made to provide the necessary help to restore

their homes -- Responsible Design Foundation Nepal aims to fix that.

Responsible Design Foundation (RDF) is a U.S. organization that focuses on positive

change through sustainable design. RDF not only raises funds for sustainable design

programs abroad, but also creates and operates them domestically as well. In the states,

programs include income-generating projects that help local immigrants and refugees

rebuild their lives through the selling and distributing of organic & fair trade products.

RDF has created Responsible Design Foundation NEPAL (RDFN) -- their branch in Nepal

-- that aims to rebuild villages that were devastated by the earthquake. This mission is

meant to not just rebuild homes, but entire villages. By accomplishing this ambitious

goal, RDFN aims to change the lives of villagers by implementing completely new and

innovative housing designs, as well as income-generating and awareness programs that

will help empower and educate villagers.

To get this initiative started, RDFN is calling on students and the youth to get involved!

Responsible Design Foundation Nepal will be holding a Design Competition to develop

a permanent alternative to temporary housing and semi-permanent housing, using local

construction materials (e.g. mudstone, bamboo, timber, etc.).

The design competition is focused on the earthquake affected rural areas like: Gorkha,

Kavrepalanchok, Dhading, Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Sindupalchok, Dolakha, Ramechhap,

Okhaldunga, Makwanpur, Sindhuli, Parsa, Lamjung, Palpa, and Parbat . Bhaktapur will

be our first site.





2.0. AIM & OBJECTIVES OF COMPETITION

The aim of RDFN is to develop a sustainable alternative to temporary and

semi-permanent housing. This solution will be implemented through

reconstruction efforts in rural areas and villages that were affected by the

2015 earthquake.

This competition is a call-to-action to students and professionals in the

architectural fields. RDFN believes that through the combined efforts and passion of

young individuals, students, and professionals, there is no reason why we cannot

create a stable permanent-housing solution for villages across Nepal.

We hope to create a permanent housing design that is culturally appropriate, technology-

driven, cost-effective, earthquake resistant, and incorporates the use of locally-sourced building

materials (e.g. stone, mud, timber, thatch, bamboo etc.) The selected design will be

an inspiration for future designs and reconstruction efforts.

3.0 SPI RIT AND SCOPE OF COMPETITION

3.1 TEAMS Teams are required to consist of at minimum: 4 team members, and at maximum: 10.

3.2 NUMBER OF SUBMISSIO NS Up to 3 designs can be submitted per team

3.3 TIMEFRAME OF CO MPETITI ON Teams will be given 1-month to develop their concept and provide the required

materials for the competition

Teams are encouraged to visit the site on their own, based upon the disaster areas

and provide site parameters. Teams should have evidence of the site visit and

should try to engage local villagers so as to understand how their designs will

personally affect villagers’ day-to-day lives.

A small travel stipend can be awarded to qualifying teams so their expenses may be

provided to the teams who want to take financial support from RDFN. Approval of

RDFN is mandatory to get this expenses reimbursed.





4.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE:

A competition is open to all University students. Any student of Architecture and Civil

Engineering (Bachelor & Masters) may apply.

Note: Neither the Promoter of the competition, RDFN officers, Assessor/s

engaged for the competition nor any of their associates, partners or employees

shall compete, assist a competitor nor act as an Architect/ Engineer or joint team

member for the competition project.

B. SUBMISSION SELECT ION:

Only a select number of submitted designs will be selected and exhibited on the

day of the competition. Teams will be notified shortly after submitting their

application as to whether or not their designs have been selected.





SECTION I

TECHNICAL GUIDELINES

5.0 PREPARATION OF DESIGN

5.1 LANGUAGE

All the design submission sheets description and report should be in English language

except necessary highlights can be in national language.

5.2 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

There is no maximum or minimum area for the houses defined, but tentative minimum

is 450 sq. ft. Either way, the design should be economical. Teams should develop

t h e i r designs based on their study of the site and should consider villagers’ socio-

economic status, as well as cultural lifestyles.

The teams are highly encouraged to take an actual case. For example, teams should

closely study a particular family affected by the earthquake. The design should be

prepared for the actual homestead plot of the family and provide for minimum

essential needs and activities ( including sanitation).

The details of selected family including contact details, location should be submitted

as part of the design. Such as, family size, district, climatic condition, local materials,

and defined floor area.

The proposed design should fulfill following requirements:

1. Focus on rural areas, as well as geographic and climactic conditions

2. Must be durable and earthquake resistant

3. Must use locally-sourced building materials: rubble from earthquake, bamboo,

stone, mud, etc.

4. Focus on the use of passive design and green energy/technology: solar power

5. Focus on sustainable design and innovation in design (originality)

6. Must reflect local culture and tradition. Must maintain essence of local community





and social groups

7. At minimum, units must include areas for sleeping, cooking, and sanitation

8. Focus on affordability. Must be economical, easy to construct and maintain

9. Cost estimate (Approx.) should be at maximum: Rs.125,000 per unit (includinglabor costs)

10. Pursue building design codes that work well within the guidelines stated by the

government of Nepal.

5.3 DESIGN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The design competition entries should include the following:

1. Context (socio-economic-cultural details of particular family identified)

2. Design Concept, spatial requirements, design features and strategy

3. Site plan (1:200) and along with location plan (district, village and house

location at appropriate scale)

4. House plan (1:50 preferably but not smaller than 1:100) – all floors

5. 1 or 2 elevations and 1 or 2 sections (1:50 preferably but not smaller than 1:100)

6. Typical concept details of earthquake and disaster resistant features based

on design and research (at appropriate scale)

7. Plan showing incremental growth of the house in phases starting from

minimum core house to full-fledged house.

8. 3D views of house construction showing stages of foundation trench, plinth

level, sill level, lintel level, intermediate floor level (if any), roof level and

completed.

9. Model with removable roof/ floors (1:50) – desirable but not mandatory

10. Details of design – earthquake resistance structure details and architecture details

11. Report in A4 size (should include site visit, survey data and case study)

12. Need to submit both hardcopy and soft copy via email.





NOTE: Teams can submit up to three different designs

5.4 DOCUMENTS COMPRISING THE DESIGN

All Drawings, illustrative diagrams/photographs and necessary details should be

composed in drawing sheet in A2 size with readable scale. That will be presented

for exhibition. Total number of drawings not exceed 4 nos.





SECTION II

SUBMISSION ANDEVALUATION

5.5 SUBMISSION, SEALING, & CODING

The designs and report (both soft and hard copy) should be submitted in sealed form.

Note: Teams can use their templates in 3cm (ht.) .in bottom of sheet for the identity of

the drawings.

5.6 COPYRIGHT & RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP

I. Each competitor shall retain copyright in his/her own competition design.

II. The design selected for awards shall relinquish the right of reproduction of

his/her own submitted design, as it becomes the property of RDFN and its partner

organizations once submitted as an entry for the competition.

III. RDFN shall have the right to use with or without any modification and

reproduction of the winning design for multiple executions.

5.7 PROVISION FOR EXHIBITION AND PUBLICATION

The selected designs approved by RDFN Board Members shall be publically exhibited

together with a signed report by RDFN. The exhibition shall be open to public free of

charge.

The selected designs of teams will be published/printed in the form of booklet/sheets

that will include detailed drawings and their methodology of constructions.

Note: the teams should be present on the day of exhibition for pin up and delivery

of the concept to the public.





6.0 SELECTION CRITERIA

The designs will be awarded on the basis of following factors:

1. INNOVATION• INCORPORATION OF GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY: SOLAR POWER

• USE OF LOCALLY-SOURCED BUILDING MATERIALS

• USE OF SUSTAINABLE DESIGN/PASSIVE DESIGN

2. COST

• EASE OF IMPLEMENTATION, AS WELL AS MAINTENANCE

• TOTAL COST PER UNIT (INCLUDING LABOR)

o MAX: Rs 125,000

3. DURABILITY

• SAFE & EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT

• PERMANENT HOUSING SOLUTION

7.0 REWARDS

Nature of prizes- Cash Prize

S.N. Details Amount (NR)

1 First Prize (winning entry) Rs 50,000 + designimplementation

2 Second Prize (one) Rs 25,000 + opportunity towork on long-term project

3 Third Prize (one) Rs 10,000 + opportunity towork on long-term project

Note: Teams may apply for travel cost stipend for field visits

a. The design jury may award a lesser amount they are not satisfied with the quality

of submissions

b. Winning teams may have the opportunity to work directly with the NGO in





research & development, as well as future construction projects.

c. All participating team members will receive Certificates of Participation. This

extension of appreciation will also be offered to qualified volunteers.

All submitted designs will be coded for exhibition.





8.0 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

S.

N. Date Time Description Remarks

115/03/2016 10:30AM Project Announcement Advertisement on Paper

2

16/03/2016 10:30AM

Registration Registration – till 29 April

2016 (online/email or

submission at RDFN office)

3

1/05/2016 3:00PMCompetition launch with

University Associated studentgroups

Students begin

developing their

concepts4

01/06/2016 5:00PM Submission of Final Designs

(A2 size sheet)

Late submissions will not be

accepted (both hard copy

and soft copy)

515/06/2016 10:30AM

Panel Exhibition 1-week exhibition onUniversity Campus

622/06/2016 Jury Presentation

Teams will be notified of anychanges

7

22/06/2016 Final Results and Reward

CeremonyTeams will be notified of any

changes

Note: Teams are advised to get their submission sheets ready before submission time

and submit to Himalaya College both hard and soft copies.

For inquiries, contact:

RDFN office: 9812 396 888

RDFN Contact: [email protected]

Note: Teams will be notified via email on any changes in program schedule

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