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Stone Construction
Background:
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Some of the earth’s oldest structures are constructed of stone
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Local stone is collected and sourced from farms, road cuttings, quarries etc, stone is cut and sorted using local labour.
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This building technique supports skills transfers and entrepreneur initiatives.
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Benefits:
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The material can often be sourced from one’s local environment.
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It is usually extremely durable and a very low maintenance material.
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With the correct skills, it can be built without the use of cement.
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Aesthetically very pleasing and ages very well.
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Technical Information:
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Properly built stone is an extremely durable material.
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Stone has a high thermal mass, which can be used to buffer the extremes of temperature.
Company Track record/examples of work
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House Rissik, Prince Albert, Karoo, 2023-2024
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House McMichael, Scarborough, Cape Town, 2022 – 2023
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House Klipspringer – Wild Rivers Estate, Hoedspruit, Mpumalanga, 2020-23
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House Olivier, Kromme Valley Farm Clan William, 2019
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House Dumi, Renovations & project management, Arablella Estate, Western Cape, 2012-13
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OR Tambo Narrative & Enviro Centre – Leeupan, Johannesburg, 2010 – 2012
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House Eglin, 2009 – 2011, Gqnube Green Eco Village, East London
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Mamre Tourism Information Centre, Mamre, Western Cape, 2009 – 2010
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House Morris, Barrydale, the Karoo, 2008
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7 Fountains Primary School, Shyamaya Township, Kokstad, Kwa-Zulu Natal, 2007
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Upgrade of Nieuwoudteville Caravan Park 2004-2007, Namaqualand – Won silver 2005 in the Holcim Awards for sustainable Construction in the Africa Middle East region.
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House McConnel - Betty’s Bay, Western Cape, 2005
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House Brodie - Scarbourgh, Cape Peninsular, 2003
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Mud Gallery - R62 Barrydale, the Karoo, 2001
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House Patience - Greyton, cape Province, 2002
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House Salters – Teslaarsdal, Western Cape, 1999
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House Prinsloo - Elands Bay, Cape West Coast,1998