You cannot underplay the influence of stone masonry in the history of Kenyan architecture. Throughout the ages since colonialism took grip over the nation, there came stronger and stronger forces that have led to the development of many Kenyan buildings using stone as the main building material in both structural and aesthetic applications. One only [...]
One of the most elementary requirements for man is a place to live, which means that development of sustainable architecture in Kenya is probably the most typical use for architectural design. Architecture is definitely many-sided, and is constantly developing from one construction to another. Then again, the best form of building design is design of [...]
Setting up sustainable neighborhoods is a great social responsibility that may enhance the lives of numerous families residing in a location. New developments that may provide housing for people should be designed with such sustainable ideas in view. In the same vein, the rehabilitation of current buildings too needs to be undertaken with the aim [...]
Building of house plans in Kenya is often viewed as a simply functional task being undertaken by a builder interested in creating a dwelling for themselves, or simply running away from the rent trap. At a slightly more sophisticated level, it is viewed as the culmination of a need for self actualization as an individual [...]
Architects in Kenya work with the fact that buildings need to properly respond to the energy needs least upon them. Provisions for energy efficiency must adequately be considered right from the conceptualisation of a building. When architects are discussing the program with their respective clients, they ought to consider these provisions as being vital and [...]
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 [...]
