Sustainable Goethe-Institut Building in Dakar
Sector: Solar • Location: Dakar, Senegal
Source: deutschland.de
The Goethe-Institut in Dakar is getting a new building designed by architect Francis Kéré. The project emphasizes sustainable architecture using locally sourced materials such as compressed earth blocks, natural ventilation instead of air-conditioning, solar energy, and biological wastewater treatment. The building will feature an open-plan layout promoting communication and exchange, combining ph
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Solar, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial
- Location
- Dakar, Senegal
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- deutschland.de
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Description | The Goethe-Institut in Dakar is getting a new building designed by architect Francis Kéré. The project emphasizes sustainable architecture using locally sourced materials such as compressed earth blocks, natural ventilation instead of air-conditioning, solar energy, and biological wastewater treatment. The building will feature an open-plan layout promoting communication and exchange, combining physical books, digital workstations, and space for documenting oral culture. |
Original sector | Built Environment |
Location
Country | Senegal |
City | Dakar |
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Source | deutschland.de |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Water Supply and Storage, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-04-25 |
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