Created in with aims of implementation in Southern Sudan, in accordance to a brief provided by the Solid House foundation, a range of products were designed aiming to empower the local community with the focus of construction and training. Allowing the community to physically rebuild their towns and their lives and skills. From practical elements like multi-tool wheelbarrows to low cost flip books as video training tools.

Primary Concept- Toolmaking and Storytelling

Instead of sending a toolbox with all the tools needed for a trade we propose sending basic ones, and instructions on how the community can make own, both written with diagrams and in local dialect on cd, tape or radio.

This method of learning has its roots in storytelling, and in the relationship between a master and apprentice. It makes the development of tools personal, and encourages development of skills and potentially new tools for the community.

The aim would be to teach people in the community that are interested in learning a new skill in a way that is familiar to them. The aim would be to teach people in the community and have them pass on the knowledge.

Part of this concept concentrated of participants making their own tools. Each week they would make new ones with the ones they had already created. Building on existing skills acquired and motivating for weekly participation and attendance.

One prototype made was a flipbook which helped allow for video tutorials without electricity or expensive equipment.

Secondary concept - Multi-use Wheelbarrow

A wheelbarrow which transports concrete, sand and water. Allows for tool storage. One that can be deconstructed into a ladder/ bench.

Construction tools are object that help people build things. But we see them as an opportunity to:

• Build and Share Skills
• Strengthen a Community
• Empower Individuals