For every problem, there exists a pattern that is a solution. For example, This door is a big solution for folks who have been wondering is it possible to have a fully glazed front door? Notice the following items captured by the design solution: 1. Side hung grill door 2. Sliding middle door 3. Fixed […]
This is a brief reflection on whether we can combine Maasai Architecture with its love for dome shaped structures, the versatile Container Architecture and Rammed Earth. The house has provision for sleeping quarters, home office, a Kitchen, Dining Space and Lounge.
Introduction Money is made or lost in real estate before a house is built. The decisions that determine the outcome are made at the beginning. These include the Vision to Build(Why?), the Design (What?), the Costs summarized in a Bills of Quantity(How?), the Location (Where?) and the target Market (Who?). Here is how to build […]
Summary Most design spaces confine people to the same type of space. This could be a result of cost saving or outright ignorance of the need for a proper balance of activities and spaces for men, women and children.Make sure that individual men and women also have room to flourish, in their own right, distinct […]
There is a maxim of law which states, “The word is not the thing it represents but gets its meaning from its use“ Early this week, I made a request to a company selling “Affordable housing” and I did receive a quotation of Kshs. 66,000.00 per Square Metre! In other words, a simple 3 Bedroom […]
The general premise I would wish to take emanates from the intriguing question, “If a man wants to build a house, does he not first sit down and estimate the cost?” It is thus imperative that one needs to “sit down” and contemplate or wrap his mind around the entire building project to determine whether […]
Background: We are happy to start and implement initiatives together with Other Stakeholders and Active Citizens to make Uhuru Park a vibrant and self-sustainable public space for its users and visitors. On 24th June 2017, i triggered a conversation on twitter under the Thread, “How a Simple Public Infrastructure Agenda can Create Jobs in Any […]
Footnotes: Early this morning, i felt the need to draft a series of 12 tips that an ordinary man can use as a detector to avoid the prevalent real estate scams mushrooming online. httpss://twitter.com/dnahinga/status/839329572776718337 I spared some time to turn it into an infographic. I am inspired by the thought attributed by Edmund Burke, that […]
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