Month: May 2013
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JOINT VENTURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA.
JOINT VENTURES FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN KENYA. 1. How does the JV work? A Joint Venture works whereby a land owner does not have the requisite funding enabling him obtain financing from a bank. In most cases, banks require that the land owner fund approximately 30% of the total cost of the project including land…
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Thika Bahati Ridge Area pictures
Francis Gichuhi Kamau, Architect.
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LAND PRICES IN NGONG TOWN.
LAND PRICES IN NGONG TOWN. Land price in Ngong is dependent on the distance from Ngong town. Plots within Ngong town sell for 8 to 10m for a 1/8th acre which translates to 70m per acre or 35m per 0.5 acre. Plots 500m from tarmac go for between 4 to 5m per 1/8th which translates…
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CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS IN SWAMPY GROUNDS.
CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS IN SWAMPY GROUNDS. Demand for land has led mankind to think outside the box in order to accommodate and build on top of wetlands. Land around Runda, Kiambu road and Kasarani, near Thika Super Highway is prone to dotted marshlands. The land value per acre, approximately kes 40m per acre, is quite high.…
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RUNDA KIAMBU ROAD HOUSING ESTATE GREEN ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT.
RUNDA KIAMBU ROAD HOUSING ESTATE GREEN ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT. 84 units have been conceptualized. To increase the greenery footprint, the following will be incorporated in the design. 1. Underground car park. The plinth area below the ground floor will be designed into an underground car park. To save on light and ventilation costs, the underground car…