Research Papers: Recent submissions
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An International African Perspective On The Human Settlements Situation
(University of Nairobi, 1979-01) -
Mathere valley a case study of uncontrolled settlement in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1980) -
Cost Of Soft Woods Related To Sawn Sizes
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)Timber market situation in Kenya Softwoods used in building construction in Kenya originate from comparatively young forests. Moreover, a considerable proportion of sawn softwood is supplied by sawmiller holding licenses ... -
A Chronology of Land Use Accretion And Housing Policy In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1987)In the early days of commercial penetration of East Africa by the Europeans the present route to Uganda originating from the Kenyan Coast town of Mombasa was rarely used because of the difficulties experienced in ... -
Planning And Design Of School Buildings For Self-Help Projects
(University of Nairobi, 1980-05) -
Timber for the Building & Construotion Industries Discussion
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
Msimiati Wa Nyumba
(University of Nairobi, 1981-05) -
Training for Human Settlements In East and Southern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 1983) -
Roofs structures for low-cost housing cost comparison for various roofing materials
(University of Nairobi, 1975-04)The cost of roof covering represents a rather large proportion of the total cost of a low-cost housel) and an even larger part of the cost of a simple shelter comprising main walls, roof support structure and roof covering ... -
Timber for Low Cost Housing Construction Papers Presented
(University of Nairobi, 1971) -
Cost Of Concrete Block Walls
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)Building walls in concrete blocks will, no doubt, continue to play a major role in the construction of house's in Kenya. Although in certain areas of the country other materials are available for building "permanent" ... -
The Impact Of Energy Conservation Measures On Architectural Design In Hot, Humid Tropical Areas.
(University of Nairobi, 1987)The hot, humid tropical areas are characterized by a high incidence of thermal discomfort due to warmth for most of the year. During the hot period bioclimatic comfort may be achieved with air conditioning or fans, ... -
Design for Climate Guidelines for the Design of Low Cost Houses for the Climates of Kenya
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Housing for the Lower-Income Groups
(University of Nairobi, 1977-05-09)The conditions for each urban centre vary when you consider what kind of housing to proVide how many and where. Some of the factors would be population growth employment opportunities infrastructure climate, social provisions ... -
Inappropriate Choice of Product Technology: Roofing and Milk- Packaging Materials in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1986) -
Design For Conservation And Development
(University of Nairobi, 1978)This document "Design for Conservation and Development" summarises results of a joint teaching/learning programme in conservation and redevelopment - as a part of a development oriented architectural education ... -
Guidelines For Room Types In Low-cost Housing With Reference To The Highland Climatic Region
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)It is the aim of this paper to provide guidelines on space requirements for various room types for urban low-cost housing. Many of the guidelines suggested will also be applicable for rural housing, whether constructed ... -
Rural Housing Conditions In Kwale District Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1985) -
Case Studies Of Three Building Projects In Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1980-08) -
Potentialities and Constraints For Using Pozzolanas as Alternative Binders in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1991)
