Building for the future

VIDA volunteer Erin Foley an Architecture Assistant with Emergency Architects Australia explores what can be achieved in Solomon Time.

As a first time visitor to the Solomon Islands, I was quickly introduced to the concept of Solomon Time – the reason, explanation and excuse for the Solomon Islanders relaxed attitude and laid back lifestyle. However, the communities involved in the construction of the Emergency Architects single storey double classroom for Ngari Community High School have shown that Solomon time is perhaps just a myth. Work commenced in September 2008 and in 10 weeks the building was substantially complete – a demanding program for any location, let alone one where a relaxed attitude to time is favoured.

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