- © Willemien Den Oudsten 2013
Design with Nature, a project located in Tunis Village, Egypt, aims to build Nubian style mudbrick houses and vaults for visitors to stay in while in the Fayoum oasis. Utilizing natural materials and local workers, Design with Nature seeks the empowerment of locals while giving back to the environment.
A self-sustaining project, Design with Nature is creating a local economy by giving workshops and selling handmade products. Their aim is to develop sustainable housing and social entrepreneurship, as well as provide locals and guest with a balanced lifestyle with nature.
Design with Nature also offers programs for visitors to take part in the building of the mudbrick homes and Nubian vaults, as well as workshops for bread baking and pottery and pastry making.
Design with Nature is made up of a team of talented individual from around the globe, who contribute their skills to the erection of guest houses using natural materials. Donations through crowd funding are welcome in order to achieve the goals set out by the Design with Nature team on Indiegogo.
Locals and national and international guests are welcome to enjoy this innovative delight located in the desert oasis.
For more info – Design With Nature
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Yes I know this Design WIth Nature project very well. Is a wonderful project and gets a lot of attention. They are steady no. 1 on Indiegogo in categorie ‘Environment’ and ‘Popular Now’. Check it out, it’s nice and there are wonderful perks for you to get!