Month: July 2013
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High, Middle and Low cost flats in Kenya.
The involvement of more detailed architectural design, architectural supervision for workmanship and architectural play with shape, color and texture of materials makes the difference between high, middle and low cost/class of construction. Each building should be designed such that it gets a better Return on Investment for any given location. For example, land in Lavington…
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Bamboo and Blue Gum Wood in Kenyan Architecture and Construction.
Bamboo and Blue Gum Wood in Kenyan Architecture and Construction. Wooden products have a very huge demand for use within the Kenyan architecture and construction industry. Use of wood can have huge benefits to Kenyans in terms of. 1.Job creation. 2. Business for local and export consumption. 3. Environmental conservation. Blue gum poles and Bamboo.…
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Intelligent Smart Houses.
Intelligent Smart Houses. Smart houses are houses that have incorporated electrical automation . Main automation features are 1.Curtains. 2. Security cameras, Video and Audio systems, fire protection. 3. Heating and cooling systems 4. Doors and windows. 5. Lighting. 6. Energy saving. 7. Architectural features such as pools, furniture, etc Curtains and Blinds. These can be…
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Real Estate investment in Kenya
Invest in 3 options. 1.Contribution of KES 590,000 with monthly income of KES 4,800 2.Contribution of KES 780,000 with monthly income of KES 6,300 3.Contribution of KES 860,000 with monthly income of KES 7,000. 12 Bedsitter units in a 1/8th acre plot. Each Bedsitter unit represents 1 share in a Limited Liability Company. Click here…
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Smart Glass walling for Buildings.
Smart Glass walling for Buildings. Glass as a walling element increases the aesthetic appeal for a building, be it residential , office or institutional usage. Thickness of glass wall. For large surfaces, this will require a thicker glass pane. For smaller surfaces with closer glass frames, a thinner glass panel can be used. Glass safety.…
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Concrete formwork scaffolding in Kenya.
Concrete formwork scaffolding in Kenya. Form-work and scaffolding in Kenya has rapidly evolved over the last 5 to 10 years from timber to steel. Previously, wooden trappers were used for the slab bottom. Softwood timber was used for the beams and columns and timber poles used for the scaffolding. These are still being used for…