MASS Design Group's Impact Driven Approach to Design & Construction in Africa

Part of the Technical Lecture Series.

This lecture discusses MASS's approach to innovative architectural and engineering design in the context of Rwanda and East Africa. Case studies demonstrate how they are trying to develop a higher quality built environment in resource-limited settings through collaborating with government agencies, suppliers, clients, contractors and designers. The lecture also looks into local material research such as earth construction, burnt brick alternatives and sustainable timber construction.

About the speakers
Kelly Doran joined MASS in 2014 to lead the Kigali Office. As an architect, urban designer and educator, Kelly brings his extensive experience working across Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa to the team in Rwanda. As MASS’s East Africa Programs Director, he oversees the design and implementation of MASS’s projects across the region.

Rosie Goldrick MICE joined MASS in the Kigali office in September 2016 as a structural engineer through Engineers Without Borders having previously worked on projects across India, Qatar and the UK. She now leads the growing engineering team in the design and implementation of projects throughout East Africa.

The Technical Lecture Series is supported by Trimble.