When natural disasters hit countries in development, the major part of fatalities is associated with poor construction practices. To promote sustainable practices, progressive educational systems along with training courses in the construction field are required. 

This structure must avoid implanting Western construction techniques ; however, it must reconcile traditional techniques with those offering economical and environmental protection for users. 

This project proposes is the establishment of a craftsmanship school in Port -au- Prince, Haiti , to educate builders in the informal sector as well as the slum dwellers to build better. The development of this project aims for the participation of the public to promote the urban structure of Martissant . The appropriation by the students of the school is growing thanks to their upstream collaboration - and their contribution to the downstream construction - of the project. By training the futur trainers, the school promotes the transfer of knowledge and know- how from generation to generation. Its architecture also serves as a model for the implementation of simple principles for sustainable development. This pilot project could be replicated in other Haitian cities and will have a significant impact on the resilience of the population to reduce impacts of natural disasters .