Building maintenance problems caused by trees: a case study Of buildings managed by Nairobi University SWA
Abstract
Since Ebeneger Howard's Garden City Concept housing
estate has been punctuated trees, a pattern that landscape architects say portrays an art of relationship whose objective has been to give forth a healthy and
pleasant environment. However, under certain conditions,
this has not always been the case.
Trees, as the researcher has established in his study.
have directly and indirectly caused or accentuated building
maintenance problems.
The research methodology pursued involved field visits
and visual observation, review of related literature and
interview with the Students Welfare Authority maintenance
personnel and some authorities in botanical studies.
The data' collected has been presented in essay form,
tables and photographs It has been analysed, conclusions
drawn feasibility recommendations made
Citation
B.A.Publisher
Department of Land Development , University of Nairobi.
Description
B.A. (Land Economics) Degree