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Sulphur As A Building Material For Low-cost Structures
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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 ... -
local authority review
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Site And Service Schemes In Kenya
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Housing For The Lower Income Groups, - Economic Aspects
(University of Nairobi, 1977)One could approach the subject of housing from the macro level i.e. at the national level, dealing with some of the socio-eoonQ~~e and political issues moving downwards to the micro leVel, i.e• .the problems fa.cingthe ... -
Some Planning Perspectives On The Availability Of Land For Low Coat (Low Income)Housing In Kenya
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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" ... -
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 ... -
Housing Research and Development Unit
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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 ... -
Cost Of Soft Woods Related To Sawn Sizes
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)Timber market situation in Kenya Softwoods used in building construction in Kenya originate from comparatively young forests. Moreover, a considerable proportion of sawn softwood is supplied by sawmiller holding licenses ... -
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 ... -
Village Layout Schemes in Mombasa
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Strategies For Housing The Lower Income Groups In The Dandora Community Development Project, Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)Housing the Lower income groups is a universal problem. It is, however more critical in the economically under-developed nations of the world. Kenya is one such nation trying to meet the needs of her rapidly growing ... -
Low-Cost Land For Housing Toward An Ultban Land Reform Programme
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Health aspect of habitable dwellings for low income groups
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Rehabllitation Programme: N. C • C • K •. Experience In The Dandora Community Development Project, Nairobi
(University Of Nairobi, 1977)In December 1968, the NCCK came to learn about Kaburini Squatters vil.lage. Kaburini is a SWahili word which means "by the cemetery". A community of about 400 families illegally settled behind the Moslem cemetery off ... -
Composting Toilet
(University of Nairobi, 1977-04)The aim of the project is to test two basic types of compost latrines and two improved type pit latrines under normal working conditions in Tanzania. The types being tested are: a. Continuous type composting latrine ... -
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 ... -
Housing for the Lower-Income Groups
(University of Nairobi, 1977-05-09)The conditions for each urban centre vary when you consider what kind of housing to proVide how many and where. Some of the factors would be population growth employment opportunities infrastructure climate, social provisions ...