Alero Olympio: A Legacy of Ecological Architecture and Decolonized Identity

Kokrobitey Institute Residence. Image © Kokrobitey InstituteAlero Olympio (1959-2005) was an architect and builder known for an intimately ecological approach to architecture. Born in Ghana, she divided her practice between Ghana and Scotland. She focused on work that prioritized people and was sincerely committed to social and environmental sustainability, prioritizing using locally sourced materials.Her work legacy includes physical buildings like the Kokrobitey Institute, her advocacy fo