Energy Efficiency for Kenyan Architects

Kenyan architects are involved with design and supervision of construction of buildings throughout the country and within the East African region. This is sure to be more apparent especially now that four members of the East African community have agreed to allow registered practitioners to practice all over the East African region. They therefore will [...]

Creating Ecological Housing in Kenya

One of the best ways with which ecological housing in Kenya can be constructed is by using construction materials that are green and sustainable in themselves. Green construction materials are those that are renewable, and can be regenerated after being harvested without depletion and harmful effects to the environment. Residential housing that is constructed using [...]

Minimizing Costs When Building in Kenya part 2

Undertaking building in Kenya can be a costly, arduous matter, involving many factors that need to be considered by a real estate investor. It mounts a formidable financial challenge to the person interested in construction of a building project, but this can be overcome by conscientious planning by an individual. The involvement of experienced professionals [...]

Minimizing Costs while Building in Kenya

Building in Kenya can be a costly affair in the context of today’s real estate environment. Various elements work together to create costs in a project, and the resultant of this is an immense financial burden that is borne by the investor interested in construction of real estate.  However with proper cost planning of projects, [...]

Simple Design Standards For Construction Of House Plans in Kenya

Designing house plans in Kenya requires building professionals to apply certain standards applicable when building in Kenya. Local authorities often have stipulations or guidance relating to building and site requirements (e.g. regarding frontages, wayleaves, road widths and construction materials, etc.) Usually these have to be promoted through various planning departments, though their relevance of some [...]

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