Diébédo Francis Kéré. Is a renowned architect from Burkina Faso who started as a carpenter and later studied architecture in Germany. Here's a brief overview of his CV: Founder of Kéré Architecture: ...

With Francis Kéré at the helm, the firm’s design timeline has reflected various influences and ecological advancements. This can be seen in Francis Kéré’s inaugural project in Burkino Faso, Gando ...

These are design approaches that harness natural ... In Burkina Faso, an extension at Gando primary school stays cool in extreme heat through natural ventilation enabled by its double roof.

The Schorge Secondary School in Burkina Faso. Photo: Kéré Architecture/Iwan Baan Another Kéré Architecture project utilizing sustainable design and building practices is the Gando primary school. It ...

His innovative work on the Gando primary school combines local materials and blends traditional ... and practices from the Global North,” he said. In Burkina Faso, the design of educational spaces ...

Meanwhile, hundreds of children can go to the primary school in Gando every day because the ... For instance, my design for the national Parliament building in Benin, which is currently under ...

The 58-year-old architect, educator, and social activist came into the spotlight in 2004 when his clay-brick Gando primary school received ... focused off-campus design-build programme, forming part ...

While still a student, he completed his first major project, building a primary school out ... Remaining true to his first design, the village school in Gando, Kere is committed to architectural ...