Arkitrekkers, Nick Nearchou and Zhen Ron with two other volunteers from the United Kingdom, Holly and Annabel contributing to the Community of Kampung Bongkud. Arkitrek is helping Camps International to build a Community Hall and a Gravity Feed Water Tank for the Bongkud community

There are two common misconceptions about septic tanks, 1. Septic tanks are an acceptable sewage treatment solution, 2. Septic tanks are not supposed to overflow. This article illustrates what happens inside a septic tank, what should happen after the septic tank and appropriate effluent standards to be aiming for.

Arriving into the Arkitrek office on my first day I really had no idea of the technical challenges confronting me during my internship in Sabah. After the initial briefing I was presented with the impossible Mantanani Kindergarten construction task. Story by Arkitrek volunteer Nick Nearchou, a graduate from Bath University School of Engineering

An imitation of the North Borneo War Memorial is being curated by Arkitrek as part of the “Bonding with Gaya Street” Gaya Street Community Heritage Exhibition. By the North Borneo History Enthusiasts. The exhibition will celebrate the colletive memories of Gaya Street residents through architecture, art, food, fashion, photography and more.

Whether you learn a new skill, volunteer abroad, or venture out into the unknown, make 2012 the year of meaningful travel