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Challenges in the Use and Conservation of Urban Green Spaces: a Case of Kisii Municipality, Kisii County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Although, urban areas cover not more than 5 per cent of the earth’s land space, substantial amount of the natural world’s resources can be found in them. Green spaces are useful natural assets that support livable urban ...
“Energy Efficiency Gains by Led Luminaires in Common Areas’ of Shopping Malls Through Transition From Fluorescent Lamps to Leds: a Case of Mini-mall, Kisumu, Kenya.”
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The quality of light plays a significant role in determining the number of people drawn to shopping
malls, which increases sales. The quality of light in shopping malls is dependent on several factors
such as the type ...
Acoustic Comfort in Church Auditoria a Case of Citam Church Designs at Ngong and Parklands, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)
Church auditoria are an extreme example of multipurpose rooms. A good speech intelligibility is necessary for understanding the spoken word, and an adequate reverberation is desirable for music. On the other hand, the ...
Investigating the Potential Use of Tuff Aggregates to Produce Lightweight Concrete
(UON, 2021)
Lightweight concrete can be made by using either artificial lightweight aggregates or natural lightweight aggregates. Artificial lightweight aggregates include expanded clay, ground blast furnace slag, slate, and shale. ...
Impacts of Quarrying on Land Use and Possible Rehabilitation Measures: a Case of Zowerani Sub Location, Kilifi County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)
Quarrying has been practised since pre-historic times and has been/is vital for the development of any society. Quarrying should be compatible with the neighbouring land uses and should be in harmony with their functionality. ...
Land Use Appraisal for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods in Smallholder Tea Zones of Kenya- the Case of Kirangi Sub-location, Kiambu County.
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
Agriculture remains the most vital sector in the economy of Kenya as it contributes the most to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the country as well as a very important source of livelihoods to many citizens. Land is a key ...
External Shading for Passive Thermal and Daylighting Design a Case of Small Learning Spaces in Tropic Upland Climate of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
In a tropic climate, cooling dominates the highest energy consumption for buildings (UN-Habitat, 2014). Approximately 50% of these cooling loads occur through the building envelope, mainly due to the building form and ...
Management of Informal Traders in the Public Spaces: a Case Study of Megenagna Square, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(University of Nairobi, 2021)
The purpose of this study was to analyze the informal economic activities that are taking place around
Megenagna Square of Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia. The goal of the study was to investigate the spatial
challenges linked ...