Nicaraguan architect shares ideas in Ecuador

Nicaraguan architect Marcos Macanche recently worked together with the technical team at Ecuador on the concept, details, and building systems for housing project they are developing together with the Riobamba Credit and Saving Cooperative. His time in Ecuador not only was an opportunity for much interchange, it also served to share the idea of participatory design that is a foundation of Sofonias housing project.
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