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Enock Ruziga
Co founder, Rwandan Architect Enock is passionate about natural building, running workshops on earth and lime. He is a Rwandan Architect working for Rwanda Housing Authority in the Social and Affordable Housing Design Development department. He has designed and built houses, schools, roads for charities, religious organizations, individuals.SAWA Projects:
Nick Cross
Part 1 Architectural Assistant Nick has worked across a range of UK based SAWA Projects, both on-site and remotely.
Matthew Duckett
Structural Engineer He has completed a number of humanitarian projects throughout Africa and Asia, designed and built compressed earth block and rammed earth structure in Zambia. He lead a team of BuroHappold engineers in the response to Cyclone Dineo, Mozambique, 2017.Website:
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Tim Gledstone
Partner + Architect A longstanding collaborator of SAWA’s humanitarian architecture in Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Cambodia, using his passion for crafted architecture rooted in its location to create an accelerated vernacular. He designed the prototype for a series of Solar Leaning Labs for Computer Aid in South America and Africa, designed from repurposed shipping containers, and creates an annual art piece for Article 25’s 10x10 charity auction.Website:
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Benjamin Webster
Architectural Designer + Founder of WEB Ben is an architectural designer with experience in permaculture design and natural building, working on UK and international projects to promote the use of natural materials within mainstream architecture. Ben first joined the SAWA Collective in 2019, coming out to Thailand and joining the team working on the Thai Panacea project, helping design and build the Sala and toilet facilities. Ben has continued to support SAWA, working on UK planning applications and co-facilitating SAWA's workshops in 2021.Website:
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Paul Edginton
Appropriate Technology Specialist A qualified electronics frequency communications engineer, with skills in mechanics, plumbing, electrics, solar, sanitation. He focus's on appropriate technology and permaculture. He has designed and built, regenerative refugee camps, new settlements, regenerating desertificated landscapes, and ecological festivals.SAWA Projects: