Sustainable gated community in Ghana | Building with indigenous materials

Sustainable gated community in Ghana | Building with indigenous materials | Real Estate in Ghana

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In this video, we tour a sustainable development built out of timber and earth; designed by the architectural firm Orthner and Orthner Associates.
We walk and talk through the project with the lovely Akosua Obeng, a partner of the firm.
This is a project by Samartex, one of the leading, sustainable and socially responsible wood processing companies in Ghana.
These homes are designed following the principles of sustainable use of materials and resources, low energy and water consumption, wastewater treatment and reuse, solar water heating and photovoltaic power generation.
In next week's video, we will cover the price points, how to contact orthner and orthner associates and their current affordable housing project.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Opening property shots
00:20 Intro
00:44 Meet Akosua and Orthner & Orthner Associates
02:13 Material
04:13 Entrance pod, Terrace
08:24 Manufacturing in Ghana
09:25 Energy conservation with lighting
10:35 Transferring skills across borders
11:52 Origami wooden stairs, Steel screen
13:26 Entrance pod uses and art pieces
14:31 Energy conservation with VRV system
15:03 Solar power provision
15:40 Construction Details
19:12 Sun shading: merging function and aesthetics
20:50 House tour
22:52 Facade, Rooftop terrace
24:25 Is this cheaper than building with concrete?
28:02 How to build with timber
29:18 Rainwater treatment and reuse
30:34 Challenges and skill transfer
31:45 Building sustainably in the tropics
33:52 Akosua’s favourite thing :)
34:26 Community Tour
43:57 Estimated costs of 1 bedroom mud house
46:35 See you next week :)
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@BuildwithAmoaa 2 жыл бұрын

Hello beautiful people! I know this video is long but there is so much great information in here that Akosua shared with us. We really struggled to cut this down from the original 2-hour tour. I have included detailed timestamps to make it easier to navigate through this video. Next week we will continue the conversation with Akosua and discuss price points, working with Orthner and Orthner and their affordable housing project. Can you guess how old this property is???

@eddie9559 2 жыл бұрын

4 years..

@MsEast8 2 жыл бұрын

It maybe long in terms of videos on KZfaq, but this is so interesting and beautiful to look at.

@MsEast8 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for next week for part II

@dubshakmusic9209 2 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your channel! i am enjoying your content and detailed interviews :) Thank You and Keep Building! :)

@bueclarkrenner2720 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get in contact with the door manufacturer?

@EricIsFree 2 жыл бұрын

Amoaa, with my hectic schedule I don't usually have the time to watch long videos. The title caught my attention because our company also does sustainable development, so I was just going to watch a few minutes. However, I was so thoroughly impressed with the details of this building that I found myself unable to stop watching and I ended up watching the entire video. 😀 Kudos to Orthner and Orthner Associates and kudos to you for presenting such awesome content.

@elizabethnyarko6736 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric can you help me buy one of this property

@elizabethnyarko6736 2 жыл бұрын

Will be home next year February so if you can give me a detailed information on how to buy and the right person to contact I will be very happy

@EricIsFree 2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethnyarko6736 Greetings Elizabeth. I think Amoaa is doing a second video where she will be sharing all that information so stay tuned for it.

@elizabethnyarko6736 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 for your help

@sarahnuamah7009 Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Your company works in sust. Development in Ghana as well? Or somewhere else? I’d love to know the name (just for personal reasons of knowing what’s going on). It makes me SO excited to see Ghanaians picking up this industry!

@georgesackey8368 2 жыл бұрын

Girl, You are doing so amazing with these contents of yours. Your effort is worth every success ahead of you. I love your contents so much. Your choice of projects and properties you shoot are off the roof. More strength to your elbow

@BuildwithAmoaa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, 98 Indigo!

@africanwalkvideos 2 жыл бұрын

She does great.

@MsEast8 2 жыл бұрын

Having studied the built environment, This has to be one of THE best designed house in Ghana. The other property developers need to take note. All the spaces were considered. Just stunning! Can't fault the design at all. ❤❤❤

@kwadwokonkoniadu8637 2 жыл бұрын

There’re many of such properties in Ghana, only they’re on KZfaq 😊

@MsEast8 2 жыл бұрын

@@kwadwokonkoniadu8637 which developer?

@veraawo6407 2 жыл бұрын

It is how Amoaa enjoys the interviews. It’s contagious ❤️

@sarahnuamah7009 Жыл бұрын

As someone who works in the “green” construction industry in the US I’m so excited to see these things really being taken seriously and put into action in Ghana! I am planning to build a passive home in Ghana and can’t wait! Although rip my budget

@kobbyscratch5799 2 жыл бұрын

You should checkout their townhouses behind Melcom (East Legon). Pretty dope.

@BuildwithAmoaa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kobby, it's so beatiful too!

@ade-ade 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see more and more sustainable architecture using all the opportunities and advantages we have with our tropical climes. You did a great job with the video too👌🏾 - earned yourself a sub. Greetings from Lagos.

@kojo-darkon6630 2 жыл бұрын

Don't feel the need to cut out stuff... great content, please share everything.😊

@markcardwell1444 2 жыл бұрын

So impressive! I was happy to hear Samartex in Samreboi was involved because I have very fond memories of visiting there a number of years ago. I really believe they have the finest woodworking anywhere and that is coupled with great training programs. It's a beautiful build and a great tour. Oh, and YOUR production quality is really on point. Great camera work and post-editing. I'll keep watching! Thank you!

@Holistic-Worx Жыл бұрын

Very Good Hosting On Your Part, Ms Amoaa 👏

@sandraarinmah2560 2 жыл бұрын

That rammed earth wall is so beautiful 😍 Kinda wished their was a continuation of that wall through to the security area.. Very beautiful building and furnishings.👏

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I like what she said, about Not having hard pavement every where.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

The creative abstract iron art work at the stairs is also functional. Truth I'm use to railing on both sides.

@Kenetto1 2 жыл бұрын

Did structural engineering and loved your channel.

@Afrikaislife 2 жыл бұрын

Diaspora's, did you hear, we need construction goods in Afrika? Come home and start your business. But only for those who are adaptable and willing to blend in with the environment.

@mragyengovlogs 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing, Ghana to the world

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, the container homes I like them too. Everything is in combination with location very important. Gorgeous building.

@grngold2772 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video I hope they re plant trees they use in Ghana just like they doing in Europe

@pacificndondo9667 2 жыл бұрын

What a great architect

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Love the chairs.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Over all loved what I saw. Thank you for sharing.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing this again I like that about the tree replenish as they use. Green

@mimibon7081 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for part 2

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the tour

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I enjoyed.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely dinning room the patio.

@merchantrichardson5328 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maame. 💯👍🏿

@Goldenah 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and extremely appealing. Thank you for showing this.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

The small beach place and this one my favorite.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Rooftop Terrace wow! Lovely

@hiyahiy 2 жыл бұрын

Wow and very beautiful too. Love the swirl design

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

The outside alone caught my eyes. The tent The awning is lovely. Does that fit past history of the country. I really like that. The breeze.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

The parking area wonderful

@XPLifeNow 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed video. Great job! This has me excited to see my house finished in Ghana! 😁

@markweekes8858 Жыл бұрын

I love this architecture and building. All of the local content is beautiful!

@fashionista101kt Жыл бұрын

thank you bunches for your content! im african american in USA and am so excited to move/build/thrive in Ghana and your videos help more than you know by showing me more options in your beautiful country

@beachroad6793 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the next episode so I can decide to have one built. Great information and I must also say you're rather very attractive .

@Yahkahey Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love! 🤗 They have done a fantastic job. I hope to have one like that one day.

@amunetbahiti9084 2 жыл бұрын

Your contents are incredibly informative and wonderful! Champion work by all those involved in all the innovative buildings 🙏🏽👏🏽❤️

@infinite8691 9 ай бұрын

Word of the day “ sustainable “

@journeysofareturnee 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, great video and great architects interview

@kwabenaom567 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amoaa. This is lovely. I hope many people will be convinced that rammed earth and timber are sustainable, affordable, and luxurious too.

@francisasare5466 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing. Love love love love it

@esilouis1949 2 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing design thanks for showcasing the this property. My only suggestion please keep the camera on the section been talked about. It appears the camera sits on you and the conversation more than the location of the conversation. Thanks for sharing❤️

@johnaxe4real 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome 😎

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I like plants. Peaceful and the breeze

@akanibaone7082 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, appreciate the use of local, labour, materials and manufactured and less imported products and goods until we can manufacture our own. Africa is rising

@benawuah6387 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome and educational vid. Well done both.

@creatorslib 2 жыл бұрын

Great interview😍 Thank you for sharing!!!

@bundleheadquarters9798 2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful property, very well constructed professional architectural design. I love the wood designs. Thank you so much for sharing

@dab500 2 жыл бұрын

Quality content! Subscribed.

@kwameaugustine9480 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video! So informative.

@TheGabriel116 2 жыл бұрын

You ladies did amazing. Excellent presentation. 👍

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Using the Local artist work are beautiful.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Security house that sound buffer wall. Beautiful.

@INTUITIVENORSK2303 Жыл бұрын

As a new subscriber here, i'm hooked & i can't look back! i'm just Wowed, from start to finish! Such amazing properties abound & such amazing & very beautiful, modern & practical architecture. Very tasteful, stylish & elegant builds. I'm so thrilled, for all my beautiful brothers & sisters who are really making things happen for themselves & living their dream!! Just so wonderful to see this. Thank you for sharing & my best wishes to all your viewers! Peace🙌🙏

@edmund6392 2 жыл бұрын

This project is beautiful!

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Welcoming, I love wood with concerns but sense learning as sister said that there are different types of wood/timber. Longevity care of the wood. Determines the life of it. Excellent tour and guide. Sister ladies

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I like the pots In the back to the side of the patio

@carlosnuckols8470 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous home

@kojo_agyei 2 жыл бұрын

Did some really good work with Akosua.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I watched it again.

@sarahmurray687 2 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

That kitchen wow

@hiyahiy 2 жыл бұрын

I love your hair. Im gonna get my hair like this next but with two braids

@Fosul1986 2 жыл бұрын

I love this staircase,would you be able to tag the carpenter/engineer that did this?? The use of the wood creates a really nice calm space!!

@mjc9388 2 жыл бұрын

Saw the building popping up it certainly was different they were not in a hurry detail an finish was key now I know the client was enlightened not just rich it's a master piece all the time and effort paid off the only constant is the structural engineer they are always scared thus Ghana ones do not want to push the boundary are comfortable in the box

@lugardcrisschakava2251 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. Possible when shooting to actually show more of the house ? Mostly exterior / aerial views etc

@jessetemeng6350 2 жыл бұрын

My kind of space. Natural materials being an integral part of a design and as well an afrocentric touch

@INTUITIVENORSK2303 Жыл бұрын

👍🙌🙏

@reggioman726 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 🤩…. I love the content of this video… it’s got lots of info to take on board. Pls I will like to find out from Akosua if you already have a concrete built house but yet to complete it, can the help with the timber design finishing for me instead of the normal finishing materials like floor tiles etc….

@nicknuamah3791 2 жыл бұрын

This episode is very professionally done. Your knowledge of building is outstanding. Can you link me to the wood entry door fabricator for my project in Ghana.

@INTUITIVENORSK2303 Жыл бұрын

I've always said, that my African brothers & sisters have the best taste & are so very classy!! Unbelievable really! I just love watching all these videos & seeing the many awesome properties & the incredible detail abound. IMPO, Africa is still way too underrated, so too, it's incredible builds & amazing & stunning architecture abound. God bless Africa 🙏

@dolphins3291 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so impressed! 😀Unlike some of the Ghanaian residential development tour-videos we see where the emphasis is more on high-rise apartments, and other unsustainable trends, this actually me feel PROUD of this design for Ghana. This totally incorporates all the natural building tips for eco-friendly construction that my sister and I used to read about (in homeschool). From the rammed earth materials, to the building's angle to the Sun. The sheer amount of green is relief to the eyes. 36:29 is so excellent -- even the garage looks inviting. Way to go, Ghana! 🇬🇭🇬🇭 Blessings from a Jamaican family.

@ackahkofiefrancis4289 Жыл бұрын

One love from Ghana 🇬🇭 your root and tnx for your appreciation

@dolphins3291 Жыл бұрын

@@ackahkofiefrancis4289 Medase paaa... 😇

@ackahkofiefrancis4289 Жыл бұрын

@@dolphins3291 wow!!! have you been to the motherland Ghana 🇬🇭 before, if I may ask ?

@dolphins3291 Жыл бұрын

@@ackahkofiefrancis4289 Thx for asking -- No, wih nuh reach yet, but wih a-goh deh-deh (Jamaican Creole for: No, we haven't reached yet, but we are going to be there). My family and I have taught ourselves a little Twi along our ancestral research journey. :) PLUS, our DNA results confirmed our Ghanaian heritage. How about you? Have you met Jamaicans in Ghana, or been to Jamaica?

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I love the wood in lay. architecture design the the stars the big door beautiful.

@mikelantern148 2 жыл бұрын

lol wow you could have taken your time, watched the whole video while taking notes then summarize into one comment under the video rather than leaving so many comments all over the place under one video. 😅🤦🏾

@kajilai 2 жыл бұрын

The ingenuity of the design, finns also do the same maximizing use of space with minimalistic interior...these guys smart. Great content

@isaackumah3067 2 жыл бұрын

U live in suomi?

@afrog3569 2 жыл бұрын

Nice build. Brings back memories. Question, why is the floor called Parquet flooring. Because as a builder for many years. That what we call parquet floor. The wood, oh man I love the craftsmanship. What wool is the, is it stained or all treated

@o.t.9567 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Amoaa, just a quick suggestion. In my humble opinion, I think you should show more of the actual house (both interior and exterior) even as the interview is going on........Don't let the interview scenes take over a larger portion of the video because, in as much as people want to know the details of what went into the house, they also want to view the actual house with all the beauty it has to offer (that's even the main reason why people click on the video). Preferably, you can make most of the interview part a voice-over that plays while the actual house is shown in detail. That'll keep people from getting bored because take this video, for instance, the exterior of the building was only shown in its entirety getting to the later part of the video while the rest was dedicated almost solely to the interview. We only need to "hear" the interview, however, we do have to "see" the house at different angles. Just my humble opinion. Thanks.

@alexkumi1986 2 жыл бұрын

I think that is what was done here. The interview and tour are fused so everything that was talked about was shown in detail. There were lots of points where the interview was a voice over for the house tour. I think that's why the timestamps are helpful if a particular part ’bores’ you, you can skip to what you want to see. The exterior was shown in the outdoor time stamp so if that is what you are looking for you can skip to it. The interview is helpful especially to people interested in details and we did ’see’ the house.

@o.t.9567 2 жыл бұрын

@@alexkumi1986 Ok 👍🏿

@jasmineadjei2552 2 жыл бұрын

Love the wood door and floors. The trees that I saw in the background was soooo nice to see. Grabs needs trees and parks in the city. Nature is lacking. The upstairs area is a great concept.

@INTUITIVENORSK2303 Жыл бұрын

Yes, many more trees would look so amazing & would "add" to the current beauty of the entire landscape.

@wallstreet497 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome ,it should be converted for mixed use hotel and residential bulding.

@mragyengovlogs 2 жыл бұрын

HI please this is an amazing place and they have to transfer the knowledge to Ghanaians so that the skills will remain in Ghana west Africa and Africa as a whole thanks

@davidmikafui1871 Жыл бұрын

Great building concept and awesome video content 👍

@iam_jefford9330 Жыл бұрын

Really sad she didn’t give details about the wood guy I really need him

@arlenebrown782 2 жыл бұрын

I love the artwork in the entrance way. Do you have information on the artist?

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

From the street great

@purpleplant9515 2 жыл бұрын

Great

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

I hear designed for community but privacy that's important to me.

@kajilai 2 жыл бұрын

WOW herh Ghana get talent..

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

Larg bed room the bathroom s gorgeous

@kojomensah7474 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very interesting company it seems that things are changing for the best it is very important to have greenery a round the building because it keeps the building cool and it is also plesent to the eyes but the majority of builders or designers dose not take into account where the sun rises and the sun set also there is no need to use solid concrete blocks because they obsobe the radiation of the sun during the day and release it at night

@INTUITIVENORSK2303 Жыл бұрын

Yes indeed Sir & so very well said! Take care.

@kalahariconsultancy998 2 жыл бұрын

@10:50 whats the name of German program please. I dont know how i ended up here but i love it.

@patriciahand2223 2 жыл бұрын

The view aww

@giftydanso6957 Жыл бұрын

Could you send the link to the second video for the othner and othner associates

@tequishamcdearmon9152 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice property!!! What's the cost of a one and two bedroom?

@margaretamonu3443 2 жыл бұрын

I’m also building I’m one and half plot but with the regular materials , I feel like changing my mind now after seeing this, I’m so impressed . Thanks

@deeprhythminc Жыл бұрын

Where are you building at Margaret? We also have a one and half plots (oceanfront) and seriously considering rammed earth/log.

@margaretamonu3443 Жыл бұрын

I’m building at Kumasi but don’t really remember the name of the city.

@margaretamonu3443 Жыл бұрын

@@deeprhythminc it’s close to seep near Kumasi airport, I say maybe less than 15mins.

@deeprhythminc Жыл бұрын

@@margaretamonu3443 we're building in Lagos, Nigeria actually. But wishing you all the best with it.

@wettmarley 2 жыл бұрын

Amoaa only your jeans #goodcontents

@bernhardkron3020 Жыл бұрын

We are building a house in Accra. Are they talking about compressed earth blocks (CEB)? Our next step is to build a garden wall and a storage shed. Can we do that with CEBs? Where do I get these in Accra? Any recommendations? I noticed that concrete bricks are still common in Ghana even for simple constructions.

@oseiagyemang4123 Жыл бұрын

Obaa Amoaa , can you help me with the contact of the wooden floor? Thank you so much for your show.

@marvinlomo5845 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Gave me so many ideas for finishing a house. How much does the wooden floor cost? And how does it compare with tiles for a living area?

@BuildwithAmoaa 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marvin and that's great. Last time I checked, it was GHS80 to GHS115 per sqm for the wooden floor and tiles cost under GHS50 per sqm and go up depending on the type, size, colour, thickness etc. so it really depends on your preference