Open Architecture Network

hi, is there any detailed topografy of the site available? not even an image file?

I have gone through all the files and webpages, but am still unclear as to exactly where the site is, since the sketchup model has hardly any context. I know the site is 400 m south of the existing blue clinic as the hill starts to rise, but it is hard to tell where this actually is via the photos. Having a larger site plan with more context or a CAD file or some clear designation in a photo as to the exact shape and location of the site would be REALLY helpful.
Thanks.

To assist us in answering all your questions promptly and for all participants to see the response, we try to consolidate our answers at:
http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/challenge/asia/faq

Also see our note below:

Dear OAN/AMD competitors,

We thank you for your hard work and dedication to the developing
sustainable and openly accessible design solutions for developing
countries, and particularly for our project in rural Nepal.
We apologize that we have been rather delayed in providing you all
with more specifics about our project and the site. Following the
site visit of the AMD/OAN team three weeks ago, we have refined our
strategy and investigated more of the details.

Please now find a more detailed description of our strategy at:
http://www.nyayahealth.org/Library/OAN_AMD_Nyaya_Health_Telecomm_Center....
After reviewing this document, please feel free to email us with
additional questions or concerns. Please title your inquiry "AMD/OAN
Competition".
As we receive inquiries, we will be posting more FAQs at:
http://www.openarchitecturenetwork.org/challenge/asia/faq

Note that the original design brief is somewhat inconsistent with our
current plans. We will hopefully remove inconsistencies from the OAN
site shortly. For now, please follow our telecom strategy document as
it contains the most accurate, up-to-date information.

Note the following sites as well:
Photos of area (more should be added by Jan. 11)
http://picasaweb.google.com/nyayahealth
Blog: http://nyayahealth.wordpress.com/
Wiki: http://nyayahealth.pbwiki.com/
Sketchup file of site:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/search?uq=13801887529798628529

Let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. Please
forward this along to any of your colleagues.
We deeply apologize for the delay and confusion we have caused.

Best,
Duncan Maru

a map showing the new clinic, its dimension and some idea on the contour levels would be helpful. A larger map showing the connectivity of the hospital,the new clinic, the village and the market are is also important. The video is a great help but some kind of graphic footprint would help.

There should be an AutoCAD file containing measured drawings of the site including the contour lines and specific boundary of the site.
A Google Earth KMZ file should also be included pointed to the site location specifically.
---------------------------
Join ArchSociety: Global Forum of Architects & Students
http://www.archsociety.com

_program
a) should we take into account the existing clinic we can see on your site? and if so, which is the relation between the 2 buildings? (program and site) and if so, could we have access to info about the project of the existing clinic?(drawing plans, schemes, ...)
b) the telemedicine room, is it for pacients also or exclusively for staff?
c) how many people do you expect for the computer training groups? and for the health information sessions? and these later ones, indoors and/or outdoors?

_building technologies and budgets
a) can you provide indicative values for construction work labour? (a man's salary, prices of main current construction materials (which are, by the way....???)
b) is there any local know-how of bamboo construction techniques? and of bamboo reinforrced concrete construction?
c) which is cheaper: concrete block or stone construction?

thaks in advance for your concearn
looking forward for your reply,

We are having trouble understanding the specific location of the 2 acre site in the photos.
1. is the site up the hill or at the base,
2. is it far removed from the village,
3. is a portion of the site on a relatively flat area,
4. what is the relationship of the two acre site in question to the existing health clinic.
5. Is that existing health clinic to be abandoned or incorporated into this facility. Is that to our discretion
Thank you