Research Reports: Recent submissions
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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" ... -
Design for Climate Guidelines for the Design of Low Cost Houses for the Climates of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1975-01) -
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) -
Training for Integrated Co-operative Human Settlement Development in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1981) -
Roofs For Low Cost Structures
(University of Nairobi, 1978-06) -
Training for Integrated Co-operative Human Settlement Development in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 1981) -
SES Study Of An Environmentally Sound Building System. A Feasibility Report.
(University of Nairobi, 1982)EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 1. It is possible to build an environmentally-appropriate permanent structure in central Nairobi for about 10% less cost than similar buildings being erected today. Such a structure, relying heavily ... -
A Cost Analysis to Evaluate the Aplicability of a Production of Low-Cost lime-laterite Building Blocks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1973) -
Indigenous Perceptions And Utilizations Of Resources And Their Challenge To Development Planning
(University of Nairobi, 1986-04) -
Prefabricated Timber Houses - A Guideline To Their Planning Production And Marketing In Developing Countries
(University of Nairobi, 1979-07) -
Requirements of a Large Modern Factory to Manufacture Precast Concrete Units
(University of Nairobi, 1970) -
Institutional Constraints in The Development of Informal Housing Areas.
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)A large proportion of the urban population in almost all developing countries lives in sub-standard housing, in areas which have been termed squatter settlements, slums, spontaneous or unauthorised settlements. These ... -
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 ...