Madaterre
Training in sustainable building as a solution against deforestation. Alternative and accessible techniques to preserve biodiversity
I'm Hanta, President
of the Madaterre association.
Our association aims
to train in sustainable building as a solution to poverty, deforestation
and thereby preserve biodiversity.
As part of this
crowdfunding campaign, our project is to help sustainable building in
the island of Madagascar. Despite being one of the richest country in
natural resources, Madagascar is amongst the poorest countries in the
world. Poverty in Madagascar destroys its fauna, flora and
biodiversity.
The generalized
construction methods of wood fired bricks are largely responsible for
the massive deforestation of the Highlands of the island. However,
90% of the species found in Madagascar's forests are endemic. This
unique biodiversity in the world is endangered. Our project consists
in helping the Madagascans to preserve this wealth which is part of
our universal heritage.
After 6 years of
investment, we developed alternative techniques which are accessible
to many people. Our work resulted in several prototype houses with
specific reproductibility criteria and a low ecological footprint We
have already used our cash reserves for the start and the project
progress.Today we need you.
Our main missions
- Work on the design of new sustainable and ecological habitats,
- Train and transmit our discoveries through theoretical and practical training programs on the field.
A Madaterre vault
house has maximum advantages, it is:
- Ecological: Construction without wood or imported materials (corrugated sheets metal, cement or steel).
- Economic: Lower cost of structural works and revival of the local economy through the use of local labor and materials.
- Durable: thick walls and a rain and wind resistant roof. It can be transmitted from generation to generation with a minimum of maintenance.
- Comfortable: a functional house, with good acoustic and thermal insulation as well as aesthetic finishes.
- Easy to duplicate: Simplified and standardized technique which is easily reproducible.
Contact : +33762054992
Email : assomadaterre@gmail.com
President : Mrs RAKOTOARIVELO Hantarivah
Big thank you
