TAWAH

With smiles that tell a story of hard work, determination, and success, our Cohort 5 Women Builders proudly celebrate an achievement that will leave a lasting impact. Their joy reflects not only the completion of a decent home for Mohamed Nchapwai and his family, but also the confidence, skills, and empowerment they have gained throughout the journey.

Every step of the construction process challenged them to learn, grow, and work together. Today, they stand proudly beside the results of their dedication a home that brings comfort and hope to a family, and a milestone that proves the incredible potential of women in the construction industry.Their smiles are a reminder that true success is not just measured by what we build, but by the lives we transform along the way.

Together, we are building more than houses we are building opportunities, changing lives, and creating a future where women continue to lead and inspire through their skills and determination.

This is what building hope looks like
Zakia’s smile is our biggest reward proof that together, we create joy that lasts beyond bricks and walls.

Meet our Panelist , Arch. Sofia Salviani De Boseck

Sofía Salviani de Boseck is an architect and urban planner trained at U.B.A., Argentina, and Bauhaus University, Germany, holding a Master of Science in Urban Studies and a specialization in Neuroarchitecture (Spain, 2026). With over 25 years of experience across Europe, Latin America, and Africa, she leads Studio Salviani in Weimar, working at the intersection of design, sustainability, and social impact.
Her practice focuses on human-centered, participatory approaches that engage communities, families, and local stakeholders in the design process. She has developed housing, urban, and interior projects across multiple scales, including more than 50 residential projects and participatory housing initiatives.
She has worked on ecological and self-sufficient modular housing prototypes in collaboration with institutions such as the University of Dar es Salaam and the Universidad Nacional de San Juan, integrating local knowledge and materials to create accessible, context-responsive, and replicable solutions for climate and social challenges.
Her recent work integrates neuroarchitecture and Human Centric Lighting (HCL), focusing on well-being, inclusion, and quality of life, particularly in vulnerable and community-based contexts.