The Rwandan market is far from robust, so the Rwanda Cricket Stadium was designed to help improve at least one sector of the developing nation's economy using one of the most popular sports in the region. The resplendent cricket stadium, which was constructed by Light Earth Designs and the Rwanda Cricket Stadium Foundation over the course of five years, is composed of local materials and was built through a labor-intensive process that helped to build construction skills without outsourcing.
The vaults of the cricket stadium were built with an adapted version of Mediterranean tile-vaulting, which allowed the developers to make use of local stone rather than having to import materials. This not only meant an infusion for the local store producers, but it taught locals a new way to construct that can then be further used to bootstrap construction in the area.
Natural Cricket Stadiums
The Rwanda Cricket Stadium Uses Traditional Construction Techniques
Trend Themes
1. Local Materials - Opportunity for industries to explore the use of local materials in construction, reducing reliance on imports.
2. Labor-intensive Construction - Potential for industries to develop labor-intensive construction techniques that can help build local skills and contribute to job creation.
3. Adapted Traditional Techniques - Potential for industries to adapt and innovate traditional construction techniques to suit local contexts and resources.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Construction companies can explore the use of local materials and labor-intensive techniques to contribute to economic growth in developing regions.
2. Stone and Tile Suppliers - Opportunity for stone and tile suppliers to cater to the demand for local materials in construction projects.
3. Education and Training - Education and training institutions can develop programs to teach adaptation of traditional techniques and construction skills to locals.