Description

Constructs LLC is a design and development firm specializing in 'inno-native' solutions in architecture and product and materials design. They are based in Accra, LA and Washington and are working on a wide range of products from, high end condos through mobile food carts to affordable housing. They are entering manufacturing with their pozzolana cement starting next year.

Their current office staff in Accra comprises of architects, materials researchers, graphic designer and project managers. They have created an atelier of sorts where students and professionals alike can interact productively.

About the founder Joe Addo:

Born in Ghana, West Africa, trained at the Architectural Association between 1984 and 1986 (A.A.) in London, Joe Addo has worked for firms in Finland, the United Kingdom and the United States, setting up his practice in Los Angeles in 1991. His early influences were with Peter and Alison Smithson through their protege Peter Salter at the A.A. the work and interest of the practice has been influenced by various investigations of 'genus-loci', and how architecture can/should respond to this in creating pieces which are both site specific and meet the needs of people who will inhabit or interact with it.

Joe is also a founding partner of the A+D Museum, based in the historic Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. The A+D Museum's mission is to advance knowledge and to enable people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to appreciate and understand architecture and design.

His articles have been published in amongst others Interior Expressions, the New York Times and Index Magazine. His designs have also been featured on a BBC program on designs and building technology in Africa.

Highlights

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager the intern will oversee and coordinate the activities of artisans engaged in construction work.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 163 p/wk

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support

Program Fees Include:

- Accommodation
- Welcome pack
- In-country introduction to life in Ghana
- Airport pick-up & drop-off
- 24/7 Emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Building Maintenance
• Housing
• Organizational Development
• Repairs
• Technical Assistance
• Volunteering

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Africa Volunteer's Mission Statement

We recruit volunteers and interns on behalf of organisations in need in Ghana. We have been working with organisations in Ghana for a long time and are well established and recognised as one of the largest recruiters of volunteers in Ghana. Our continued presence in Ghana allows us to ensure the needs of the volunteer and organisation are met. We hope our volunteers will become responsible global citizens as a result of their experience with us, promoting the need for social change and raising awareness in their home communities on the issues they encountered. Africa has a lot to offer but also needs support, the support it rightfully deserves. It is hoped that volunteers will bring the required expertise, enthusiasm and positive thinking to help organisations grow and improve their services to the community.

Year Founded

2004