Month: April 2020

Shared Co Working Space for rent. Karen.

Free internet. Free parking. Serene environment inside Karen Vilaage.

Kes 6,500 per month.
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DATE: 30th/01/2020

Digging up of the foundation to a depth of 1.2m below.

Column base of 200by 250mm is used.this is done during blinding.

DATE:2nd /02/2020Blinding is done to cover the soil using a ratio of 1:4:8.This is called a mixer machine .Its used to make work easier when mixing sand ballast and cement.

DATE:5th/02/2020Foundation wall construction using a ratio of 1:3 .Dues to slopeness of the land more courses were used on some part for a uniform building.This is known as a wall pass or a plylon hoop and is used to prevent cracking,its put after every two courses.Column casting of the foundation wall using a ratio of 1:2:4

DATE:10th/02/2020  Hardcore is applied, dust is also applied at a  thickness of 50mm.

Insect treatment is done.

DPM(Dump proof membrane) is used for dumpness then BRC(british reinforced concrete)is put.

DATE:12th/02/2020Ground floor casting using a ratio of 1:2:3 is done. A thickness of 300mm.A levelling bar is used during ground floor casting.

DATE:15th/02/2020Wall  construction using a ratio of 1:3 ( cement :sand).A pylon hoop is put after every 2 courses.

DATE:18th/02/2020Continuation of wall construction .the wall goes up to 10 courses high.

DATE 21st/02/2020Column casting using a ratio of 1:2:4

DATE:28th/02/2020  After wall construction of the ground floor post are put both horizontally and vertically. the posts are firmly fixed on the ground to offer support to the slab.

DATE:3rd/03/2020This is known as inside shattering where the trappers are put 4fts long.

DATE:6th/03/2020After inside shattering is done ,strong beams are fixed after a DPC is put.

Outside shattering is then done to a thickness of 450mm.

DATE:9th/03/2020Construction of the chimney box.

DATE:10th/03/2020Construction of the chimney flue and plastering on the inside to a thickness of 50mm.This is called a spacer and is used during reinforcing to ensure that the concrete pour during slab casting is kept in place and become a permanent part of the structure. Its placed in between the DPC and the beams.

DATE:14th/03/2020Slab casting to a thickness of 450mm using a ratio of 1:2:3.

DATE:16th /03/2020  Stair  case construction, the riser (150mm ) and the header(250mm).

DATE:17th-20th/03/2020Wall Construction of the 1st floor using mortar ratio of 1:3.

The stone (300 by 200) mm  size 6 is used. 10 courses high.Column casting using a ratio of 1:2:4.construction of the round column using a ratio of 1:2;4.

A spacer is placed before casting the column.Levelling of the soil around the building column.Construction of the manhole (450 by 600mm).

a manhole cover and 2 perforated pipes were  inserted.Correction done at the parking lot to minimize the space since it was extra large.Digging up of a septic hole 4 by 2 m and 10fts deep.

Construction and plastering (50mm) thickness was done and perforated pipes we inserted.

DATE:23rd/02/2020Construction of the ring beam round the building using a ratio of 1:2:4 a thickness of 300mm. An extra course was built for efficiency in height of the wall.Setting out of the chimney flue to be constructed and the damper.

date28th/03/2020Setting out of the roof and ceiling. The truss roof construction is gabled.The struts ,purlins and rafters were constructed in 30 degree angle .

Tree house resort

The need to conserve our environment through architecture increases day by day. With the current corona virus pandemic happening around us, we need to think of how we can live harmoniously with nature to ensure sustainability.

Tree house designs are a good way to ensure that human life can continue harmoniously without the need to chop off trees, hence maintaining the much needed biodiversity and sustainability.

Use of innovative architectural designs that easily incorporate into the forest enables human habitation inclusive of environmental sustainability. This hotel below in Canada designed by architect Tom Chudleigh uses spherical suspended accommodation rooms inside the trees.

This resort in Thailand designed by architect Pisit Aongskultong and team has double storey residential units that look like they are growing from the tree branches.

This architectural design enables an accommodation unit to have 2 or more rooms for the family type guests who would require 2 different rooms, one for parents and the other for kids but within the same unit.

Weaver birds.

This treehouse below, designed by Jerry Tate Architects, is a good impression of how weaver birds and their nests can inspire us humans on how to live harmoniously side by side and within forests.

The wide bottom support structure enables a large group of people to occupy the supported nest space without any risk of structural failure.

Walkways.

For large spans between trees, poles joined together with ropes and steel chains offer a very interesting walkway support structure that will drive exitement for people using this to cross from one point to the other.

For the more Adrenalin engaging walks, fewer poles with chains attached can be connected to create walkways as below.

These can be placed close to the ground level to minimise the risk of injuries in case someone slips and falls.

For higher levels, stiffer walkways made of steel support and timber joists are much better. The height level raises the Adrenalin while keeping the users safe from chances of falls.

Bars and restaurant seating areas can be done in areas where there are large trees closer to each other.

Architect Francis Gichuhi Kamau.
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According to World Health Organisation, sunlight can help in ensuring tb Pathogens are sanitized in buildings.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-tuberculosis/let-sunshine-in-to-fight-tuberculosis-who-says-idUSTRE52N3XB20090324

Large windows and Skylights.

This means that during the architectural design of a building, positioning the windows to capture in light will ensure the UV sun rays get inside the spaces and kill the disease causing germs.

Large windows can be designed to be frameless, with a thick glass fitted into the space on the edges so as to maximise the internal light intensity.

Villa Savoy.

Villa Savoy, located in the outskirts of Paris, France, designed by architect Le Cobusier, was designed intentionally with large windows to bring in sunlight in the hope that this will disinfect the interiors and keep the building occupants safe from diseases.

Natural ventilation.

Use of mechanical ventilation such as air conditioners in the wake of corona virus can result to infections. Where possible, use of natural ventilation methods such as cross ventilation can be used during the architectural design of the building.

Hand washing sinks.

To combat corona virus, hand washing sinks can be placed very close to the main entrance doors such that its convenient for occupants to easily wash their hands once they get into the house. Currently, some architectural designs incorporate a wash hand basin in the dining room area. More of these hand washing points need to be incorporated into the architectural design to ensure less infections.

Architect Francis Gichuhi Kamau.
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