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Traffic Movement Constraints On Landhies Road
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Transformation of African rock art fundamentals and element of African rock art form in the development of culture and communication
(School of the arts and design, 2010)The slowly disappearing cultural heritage which presents in cultural activities in Kenyan rock art is a worrying trend. The examples that exist in the rock art raises challenges to scholars and historians who may want to ... -
Transformation of housing in Nairobi Dweller Initiated Transformations in Formal Housing in Nairobi Estates with Case Studies of Kaloleni and Buru-Buru Estates
(The School of the Built Environment Department of Architecture and Building Science, 2010)Dwellers in public housing undertake transformations that lead to compromised environments in housing neighbourhoods. Architectural strategies do not envisage this trends and this had led to questionable environmental ... -
Transformation of Kikuyu traditional architecture : case study of homesteads in lower Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This thesis brings together the diverse documentation of Kikuyu traditional architecture written within a span of approximately one hundred years from 1910 to the present. It traces the transformation of Kikuyu traditional ... -
Transport development and implications on wildlife conservation; Case study of proposed greater southern bypass (Kitengela loop)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Wildlife dispersal and migratory corridors play a critical role in the conservation of wildlife not only in Kenya but all over the world. Areas dedicated as National Parks may not be sufficient enough to cater for the ... -
Transport Node Markets a Study of Emerging Relationships Between Matatu Stages and Informal Markets: the Case of Mombasa
(university of nairobi, 2022)Transport infrastructure has been known to influence land use patterns which directly mould mobility behaviour. Globally, it is common to find commercial activities around and within different modes of transport; air, ... -
Trend Detection in Precipitation and River Discharge to Assess Climate Change in the Upper Tana Basin
(UoN, 2019)With Climate Change being a point of focus in modern times, this research study was done to detect the existence of a statistically significant trend in the hydro-meteorological characteristics of the upper Tana catchment ... -
The trend of capital and rental value of residential property of south C estate: 1982-1983
(1993)Housing is the subject of discussion by people of all walks of life.people are worried about the availability of housing the affordability of housing and future housing. This study is an investigation into the government ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ... -
Trends and Impacts of Traffic Loading on the Northern Corridor Athi River – City Cabanas Highway Section, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Deterioration of roads is among the major challenges facing Kenya's infrastructure sector. Pavement deterioration is mainly caused by traffic overloading and erratic climatic conditions. The Mombasa-Nairobi Highway known ... -
Trends of Sun-shading Devices in Nairobi Since 1900
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Thermal comfort can affect the living and working conditions of individuals within buildings. To harness maximum comfort, a conducive environment should be created. The use of a sun shading device is considered to be one ... -
Trends of Sun-shading Devices in Nairobi Since 1900
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Thermal comfort can affect the living and working conditions of individuals within buildings. To harness maximum comfort, a conducive environment should be created. The use of a sun shading device is considered to be one ... -
Tropical Modern Architecture Climate Responsive Modern Architecture in East Africa Between 1940 and 1980
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Truck Parking Requirements: the Case of Athi River Weighbridge Located Along Mombasa Nairobi Highway
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Truck parking facilities are an important element in Kenya’s transportation system, the shortage of which can lead to high economic costs and national safety concerns. This study seeks to determine operational, design and ... -
Uncontrolled urban development;its causes and implications. A case study of ongata-rongai
(1990)Ongata-Rongai is a rapidly growing urban center in Kajiado District and it therefore falls under the jurisdiction of Olkejuado County Council. Located only 15 Kms west of Nairobi, the town has experienced a lot of physical ... -
Underwater Solar Photovoltaic (Pv) Systems Performance Analysis and Modelling
(Uon, 2021)Photovoltaic (PV) Solar systems have become attractive for powering autonomous systems and various devices. So far, the installation and usage of solar PV systems has been limited to either land or space. Lately, underwater ... -
University biological laboratories
(Faculty of Architecture, Design And Development, University of Nairobi, 1976-06)The character of a space 1S defined by its relationship with the specific environment. Laboratory accommodation may broadly be defined either as specialised, in the sense that it 1S generated by a particular piece of ... -
Unsustainable urban land management for the low-income housing development A case study of soweto informal residential settlement in embakasi division, nairobi city
(Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Faculty of Architecture, Design and Development, 1999)This study is about the factors which influence land delivery and management in the low-income housing development. The study was· based on Soweto informal residential settlement in Embakasi Division, Nairobi. Soweto ... -
Urban solid waste management system using Geographic Information Systems (GIS): A case study of Kayole - Soweto, Nairobi.
(Department of Arts, 2005)The problem of solid waste is prevalent in Nairobi city in general, and is most acute in the low-income residential estates. It is mainly manifested in form of littering and illegal dumping in areas not designated for ... -
Urban Agriculture as an authentic urban land use in Kenya: A case study of Komarock estate
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Urban Agriculture (UA) is one of the ways that residents in the urban areas employ as a means to complement their food supply. UA is a common phenomenon within and around the urban areas in Kenya and other countries. The ...