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The Renewal of lie Akogun in lIe-ife, Nigeria;A Paradigm for the Conservation of Yoruba Iconic Architecture
(University of Nairobi, 2010)lIe-lfe has many socia-culturally iconic buildings. Unfortunately, most of these presently range from being poorly maintained to derelict. Though the town records a sizeable annual influx of tourists (as participants in ... -
Lime Sludge Mortar
(University of Nairobi, 1980)O. Introduction The Central Building Research Institute Roorkee (U.P.) India has developed a lime sludge mortar made from by-products of sugar mills, paper mills and rice mills. Basically this type of mortar is made ... -
Training for Integrated Co-operative Human Settlement Development in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1981) -
Institutional Constraints in the Development of Informal Housing Areas
(University of Nairobi, 1979) -
Progress Report, Period June 1975- May 1976
(University of Nairobi, 1976)INTRODUCTION The last meeting of the Joint Advisory Board was held on Tuesday 15th of July 1975. The main subject of the meeting was the sta~us of the Housing Research and Development Unit. The proposal to transform ... -
Developing an Authentic African Architecture
(University of Nairobi, 2011)The idea of the existence of an African Architecture has been problematic over the years since the onset of European occupation. Early scholars of non-Western built forms saw them as not constituting architecture but ... -
Architectural and Buildings Drawings Vocabulary
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Non-conventional Approaches to Financing Low-cost Housing Schemes in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1983) -
Draft Kenya Standard Code of Practice for Laying Roofing Tiles; Part 1
(University of Nairobi, 1989) -
Between Global and Regional Visions:The Way Forward for Uganda's Cities
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Cities have a significant impact on the economy and development of any given nation. In particular, they offer a place to live. They have proved to be dense networks of interchanging investments, information, goods and ... -
Under developement in housing
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An Analysis of the Causes of Failures in the Implementation of Projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Project implementation is the actualization of the sequences of activities that are designed to achieve the aims of the project. It is the phase in which the project deliverables are physically built and delivered to ... -
first international conference on urban growth and spatial planning of Nairobi,Kenya
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First International Conference on Urban Growth and Spatial Planning of Nairobi, Kenya December 13 - 17, 1988, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Profile of kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2000)Kenya is an East African country located 4°N and 4°S of the equator and 34"E and 42°E of the prime meridian. The country has a total area of approximately 582,646 Km2 with varying climatic conditions that include tropical, ... -
Proceedings Of The Seminar On Building By-laws And Planning Regulations November 27 - 28,1990. Milimani Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1990)1.0: INTRODUCTION 1.1: SEMINAR OBJECTIVES AND ORGANIZATION Objectives The seminar was organized with two complemetary objectives: a) To review the problems which have hindered legislation and implementation of the ... -
Village Layout Schemes in Mombasa
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Building materials price fluctuation
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Prices of building materials increased more frequently with larger magnitudes in 1990 than in 1989. The increases varied between 0-22% in 1989 and 1-90% in 1990. This is according to the survey carried out in the Joint ... -
First International Conference on Urban Growth and Spatial Planning of Nairobi, Kenya.December 13 - 17, 1988, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Manual for Production and Use of for Tiles in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1989)