Bedsitter apartments are in high demand around urban areas in kenya due to their low rental costs to tenants.
Kenyan population has majority in the below 35 years of age, who find bedsitters very optimal for their living.
In areas such as Rongai, Eastlands, Thika road, Dagoretti, developers prefer bedsitters due to the high demand from possible tenants. 10 yeas ago the most preferred unit was the 2 bed roomed. As population becomes younger and younger, the bedsitter is now becoming in vogue.
Rent charges.
In most areas, the smaller the bedsitter, the lower the rent and the higher the demand. Small bedsitters cost around kes 7,000 in monthly rent and larger ones cost around kes 9,000 in rent.
The architectural design needs to be efficient in such a way as to bring pout the highest number of bedsitters per floor while still maintaining ample usable size and good ventilation and natural lighting.
Bedsitter units also require good architectural planning in waster water reticulation. In areas without a public sewer, the septic tank and soak pit will need to be designed in such a way as to ensure perfect drainage.
Convenience.
In built bathroom and toilet is the most preferred type of bedsitter compared to other types where the bathroom is communal. The inbuilt bathroom can be architecturally designed to ensure less space is taken eg use of the triangular type of wash hand basins, careful well thought out placement of the toilet seat vis a vis the door.
Dimensions.
Internal dimensions should be carefully designed to ensure placement of furniture such as a bed and a couple of sofas.
The kitchen and kitchen sink should have ample ventilation. Where possible, cross ventilation principles should be included in the architectural design especially in humid areas such as Mombasa.
Feel free to inquire more about bedsitter architectural design and construction project management from a4architect.com
Architect Francis Gichuhi kamau.
info@a4architect.com
0721410684
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