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Workshops
The intent for the host is to develop samples of finishes/building systems (see Annex 1)
- Skill building of the local masons/helpers / community (Vanamu / Host does not charge a fee for them)
- Learn, and upgrade skills in natural building techniques
- Find the local/regional sources of the right materials and processes to work with
- Refine designs and understand costing/project planning of a project
- Publicize ones initiatives through the workshop, among participants
Organizer / Host (arranges)
- Food and Stay for team Vanamu @ local hotel for the entire workshop period + one day before + one day after
- Travel for team Vanamu from Yelahanka, Bangalore, or reimburse the same
- Typically, Cab to and from railway stations + 2nd AC train travel between stations.
- Food and stay for the entire workshop for all participants if the workshop venue does not have services within walkable distance; only lunches, tea, and coffee if they are.
- Helps in local publicity and circulation within their contacts
- Costs of all the above are calculated to set the fees per participant.
Vanamu (arranges)
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- Poster and publicity, poster + webpage + instagram
- Participant sign-ups
- All tools and materials for the workshop
- Handles all communication with participants
- Takes care of site cleanup, tools, and materials repacked
- Photo documentation and publicity
- Costs of all the above are 1500 Rs/Participant per day with a minimum and maximum participation of 10 – 20 paid participants
Consulting
The intent of the Host is to train a local team to execute a certain system of construction (see Annex 1)
- Learn, and upgrade skills in natural building techniques
- Find the local/regional sources of the right materials and processes to work with
- Refine designs and understand costing/project planning of a project
Host (arranges)
- Food and Stay for team Vanamu @ local hotel for the entire workshop period + one day before + one day after
- Travel for team Vanamu from Yelahanka, Bangalore, or the reimburse the same
- Typically, Cab to and from railway stations + 2nd AC train travel between stations.
Vanamu (arranges)
- Design / Training
- Helps the host procure tools and materials
- Estimated time for engagement is done as per need
- Costs per day at 10,000 Rs
- Food and Stay for team Vanamu @ local hotel for the entire engagement period + one day before + one day after
- Travel for team Vanamu from Yelahanka, Bangalore, or the reimburse the same
- Typically, Cab to and from railway stations + 2nd AC train travel between stations
Contracting
In situations where the host / main contractor is unable to execute a specific phase (annex 1) of the construction, Vanamu can act as a contractor. The cost of such specific parts to be executed by the architect as a subcontractor shall be paid with a contracting commission attached to the “actual costs”(Annex 2).
Annex 1 – Specific Parts
| Foundations with Rammed earth / Arched / Wells |
| Ferrocement works |
| Exposed Stone masonry / stoneworks / Stone Arches |
| Walling with exposed masonry Clay fired brick / CMU / Jali etc – Lime / Mud / Gypsum mortars |
| Walling with Earth – Cob / Earth / Adobe / Rammedearth / Poured Earth / Wattle and Daub |
| Roofing with Vaults and Domes with Lime / Mud / Cement / Gypsum mortars |
| Arches and precast elements of all kinds |
| Plastering or flooring with Mud / Lime / Gypsum / Cement oxides |
| Water management + Waste management + Planting |
| Permaculture design / Land Management / Landscaping |
Annex 2 – Actual costs
| Cost of housing the workers on site / off site with the provision of a toilet, water and electricity. | On Actuals |
| Cost of Sanitary fittings, electrical fittings | On Actuals |
| Cost of all materials brought to site, their storage and preservation on site. | On Actuals + 20% |
| Cost of specialized labor for the execution of parts of the project that are under the scope | On Actuals + 25% |
| Cost of parts executed by subcontractors | On Actuals + 10% |
| Cost of transportation | On Actuals |
| Cost of any levied taxes on the material purchased | On Actuals |
| Cost of removal of debris | On Actuals |
| Cost of water and electricity on site | On Actuals |
| Cost of drinking water on site | On Actuals |
| Cost of waste disposal on site | On Actuals |
| Cost of Insurance of workers during the project as required | On Actuals |
| Rent / Purchase of Tools and Plants as required | On Actuals |