HKS builds sustainable kachumbala maternity unit in uganda
with the help of local workers and materials, HKS architects has constructed a maternity unit in kachumbala ? an impoverished rural area of eastern uganda. the brief called for a new healthcare facility that would replace an outdated, two-room, 1950s-era structure. as this previously existing unit could not accommodate those who traveled long distances to the facility, many mothers instead chose to stay home and give birth without medical assistance ? increasing the risk of infant and maternal deaths due to infection or birthing complications.
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HKS architects ? a firm also known for designing large sports stadiums ? was tasked with building a welcoming maternity unit that would be capable of handling an increased number of patients. the passively-designed unit contains two delivery suites and a seven-bed postnatal ward to accommodate a minimum of six births per day, with the flexibility to support future expansion. the design was evaluated by UK-based health professionals, who also provided training for the maternity unit?s midwives.
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the low-cost facility was built with the help of a locally-sourced workforce of around 40 people, while 95% of the building materials were locally produced. a mono-pitch roof, strategic placement of operable windows, dog runs, and exterior corridors featuring terra cotta screens, ensure ventilation and shading. ?sustainable, passive features are design musts in locations where the power supply isn?t rel...
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