Luyanda Mpahlwa's housing solution

Finding solutions for the housing problem in South Africa is a pressing issue and one that architects have a lot to contribute to, says Luyanda Mpahlwa.
Luyanda Mpahlwa believes that architects need to rise to the social challenge of empowering future generations.
The power of design as a solution to social issues should never be underestimated. Look at what architecture did… he says
Mpahlwa talks about the process of designing a low-cost house with sustainable materials for Design Indaba.

[@rockywalkie626]

When I get rich I'm gonna bring this man to Jamaica to help me do this and help lift ppl into affordable eco friendly houses with their participation ❤️💚❤️💚

[@angrybritches1854]

Yah will show you the way

[@LNStuff2301]

This is a great initiative. Housing has always been a challenge where we lived in Kraaifontein.

[@osmanbah7470]

This guy is my inspiration. I want to be an architect so bad.

[@nkosijma]

Careful, we are one of the poorest, most mistreated and misunderstood professionals.

[@peter-peterpumpkineater4982]

These are the kinds of RDP houses we should be having- not these half shot tender theft projects.

[@Phyllisjordan2006]

Well done to MMA. Such an inspiring story. 👏👏

[@anele-vs4ch]

This father is such great inspiration

[@johng5295]

Thanks in a million. Great content. Awesome. Grade: A++💥

[@shehnazcheema1327]

Nice to see u! Love ❤ from Pakistan

[@islamkarim3272]

I see right now there is a better cheaper and more sustainable way to build. All that concrete, wiring and wood is uping the cost. Earthen technology is the future. Solar-wind-biogas etc. was absent as well,

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Beautiful

[@sabelomathebula5501]

God love u,Thanks

[@xolelwassimpleliving9219]

Why am I crying while watching this

[@pmwathi]

Just wondering if you can bag dried expansive clays (black cotton) in plastic bags (to arrest expansion from water) rather than sand, since that's what is available here?

[@dimitardobrev3296]

Hi. If you can keep the wall dry, i cant see a problem with using clay rich soil. However, if you have water issues, i would be worried about the timber frame more-so than the sand bags...

[@refilwemoroka6132]

How cheap is this method ?