The year 2014 will go down as one of the most brisk years of my practice as an architect in Kenya. This is undoubtedly largely because of the breakneck speed with which tasks have had to be undertaken in the quest for architectural excellence. With growing confidence of investors in the real estate market, many [...]
Is creating reasonable low cost architecture in Kenya a myth? Can one really build their house or commercial space in a manner that is considered usable enough, all manageable within a shoestring budget? There are many who say that the cost of building and developing good architecture in Kenya has become quite a challenge, [...]
Sustainable buildings are buildings that promote principles of longevity and responsible use of energy and natural resources throughout their lifespan. Kenyan architects must consider the need to design and develop the buildings that they do within the lens of sustainability. Right from the commencement of a building project, the idea is to commission projects that [...]
The subject of sustainable design is now a hot debate among architects in Kenya who are interested in doing buildings that respond to worldwide trends regarding green design. Various elements of sustainable design are to be considered for the building to appear sustainable. Within Kenya, there are various buildings that have come up with an [...]
When architects in Kenya are dealing with the subject of green architecture, there are various areas of importance that influence the ability of a project to be sustainable. When projects apply these principles within them, they are considered green in their outlook and composition. Having a building that appropriately responds to the environment in which [...]
