Research Papers: Recent submissions
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Appropriate Building Materials And Construction Technology For Primary Schools In Kerio Valley-Elgeyo/Marakwet District
(University of Nairobi, 1985-09) -
Neighbourhood units in Nairobi a survey of Bahati and Ofafa 1 Estates
(University of Nairobi, 1989-08)" During the four Workhops which have been jointly organized in Nairobi by PGCHS, HRDU and UNCHS (Habitat), it has always been emphasized that Nairobi is one of the richest towns in terms of variety of housing environments. ... -
Rural structures -crop storage techniques & management training course Duduville, Nairobi from February 8 -May 6, 1988
(University of Nairobi, 1988)Soil is an ancient and diversified building material. It ha s been used for centuries to build both prestigious and humble buildings droughout the world. In Egypt for example, historical palaces, temples and mosques are ... -
Non-Conventional Approaches To Financing Low-Cost Housing Schemes In Kenya: Two Case Studies For UNCHS (Habitat)
(University of Nairobi, 1983) -
DESIGN FOR MEDICAL BUILDINGS : A Manual for the Planning and Building of Health Care Facilities under Conditions of Limited Resources
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)This manual contains design, construction and cost guidelines for the building and extension or improvement of medical facilities. It has been prepared primarily for the doctor and his staff who, in rural Africa, must ... -
Plan of Operations Training Project for Urban Development and Low-income Housing
(University of Nairobi, 1981) -
The Role of Biogas and Organic Waste Recycling in Rural Energy
(University of Nairobi, 1981) -
The Impact of Structural Adjustment Policies on the Well Being of the Vulnerable Groups in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Legal Requirements, By-Laws, Housing Building & Planning Legislation
(University of Nairobi, 1979-01) -
Co-Operative Housing Development In Kenya_A Socio-Economic Appraisal
(University of Nairobi, 1985-06) -
Housing for the lower income groups -challenge for the city
(University of Nairobi, 1977-05-09)HOUSING THE LOWER INCOME GROUPS - CHALLENGE FOR THE ClTY I The views expressed in this paper are those of the author and do not reflect. Council's opinions in any "ray. Over the past decade the City Council of Nairobi ... -
Architectural Education With Special Reference To The Department Of Architecture In The University Of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Architectural Education has undergone critical examination in the UK, Europe and throughout the world - on an almost continuous basis over the past world war years. WHY? Partly because of a universally growing concern ... -
A review of policy guidelineson real estate management in the Kenya national housing strategy for 1987 - 2000
(University of Nairobi, 1987)The paper begins off by first examining the Government's efforts in trying to provide housing and infrastructure to the malorlty of the urban towns in the country as highlighted in the Nafional Ho~sir)g Strategy for the ... -
Policy and spatial planning framework for rural development in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The Subsequent five year National development Plans have contained programmes intended to improve the rural economy and thereby raise the standard of living in rural areas. These programmes include improvement of ... -
Promotion of small scale builders and producers of innovative building materials:the forgotten sector of jua kali
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Construction industry is an essential instrument of socioeconomic development of any country. Indeed in every sector of the economy, there is a component of construction. For example in the health and education sectors, ... -
Statutory building regulations study a situation analysis for and a tentative agenda for action
(University of Nairobi, 1990)countries are bearing a large burden in attempting to house their rapidly ur~zing and generally p~_population. In Kenya for example, the urban population is expected to reach 9 to 10 million at the turn of the century ... -
Training and Research for Human Settlements
(University of Nairobi, 1983) -
Housing technology , materials science. Materials and labour requirements for housing development projects; local and imported Building materials with cost implications.
(University of Nairobi, 1980-04-15)The building industry and the National Economy The building industry forms a main part of Kenya Industry. The economic survey 1978 (1)........... -
Decentralised planning and implementation:a case study of kenyan district focus for rural development
(University of Nairobi, 1989)It is common knowledge that many African countries inherited a colonial administrative/development framework which has been countffproductive to the aspirations of the indigenous population. The adminstrative and technical ... -
Housing Research and Development Unit
(University of Nairobi, 1977)