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SECTIONAL LAND OWNERSHIP AND SALE.

frank — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:16:30 +0000

SECTIONAL LAND OWNERSHIP AND SALE. Land prices in Kenyan urban areas are on the rise. To enable Kenyans acquire land ownership within the high land prices, www.a4architect.com has developed the Sectional land ownership method whereby the minimum sub divisible land, … Continue reading →

Easiest method to own land and property in Kenya. Sectional land ownership.

frank — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:40:57 +0000

Easiest method to own land and property in Kenya. Sectional land ownership. Land prices are on the rise in Kenya. An eight of an acre in parts of Kitengela, Ongata Rongai and Syokimau is now selling at KES 1.5m. … Continue reading →

HOW TO EVADE HIGH LAND PRICE IN KENYA.

frank — Mon, 07 May 2012 13:27:47 +0000

HOW TO EVADE HIGH LAND PRICE IN KENYA. Kenya’s total land size is 582,650 sq km. This translates to 143,975,950.00 acres. Of this land, 50% is agricultural i.e. can be farmed upon or used as pasture for grazing. http://www.tradingeconomics.com/kenya/arable-land-hectares-wb-data.html Assuming … Continue reading →

SECTIONAL OWNERSHIP OF LAND IN KENYA-BEST METHOD TO CREATE WEALTH.

frank — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:55:33 +0000

SECTIONAL OWNERSHIP OF LAND IN KENYA-BEST METHOD TO CREATE WEALTH. Wealth in any Nation is created when factors of production, namely, Land, Capital and Labour are used to efficiency. Sectional ownership of land enables unlocking of land as a factor … Continue reading →

Where is gold found on earth?

frank — Sun, 06 May 2012 08:26:49 +0000

Where is gold found on earth? http://www.gold-traders.co.uk/gold-information/where-is-gold-found-on-earth.asp Gold can be found on nearly every continent of the earth. It also exists in trace amounts in sea water and in the human body. Despite the fact that gold can be found … Continue reading →

OWN LAND IN NAIROBI FOR AS LOW AS KES 54,000.

frank — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:46:29 +0000

SECTIONAL OWNERSHIP OF LAND IN KENYA. OWN LAND FOR AS LOW AS KES 54,000. Land prices in Kenya are rising at a fast rate annually. To enable Kenyans take part in investing and acquiring land for home ownership, http://www.a4architect.com/discuss/buy-a-section-of-land/ has come … Continue reading →

Life & Debt: Jamaica Economy and the World Bank.

frank — Tue, 01 May 2012 05:30:06 +0000

America’s Solar Energy Potential

frank — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:26:16 +0000

America’s Solar Energy Potential http://www.americanenergyindependence.com/solarenergy.aspx Every hour, the sun radiates more energy onto the earth than the entire human population uses in one whole year. The technology required to harness the power of the sun is available now. Solar power … Continue reading →

How Much Solar Energy Can We Harvest? © 2005 Dr Ron Nielsen

frank — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 07:04:26 +0000

How Much Solar Energy Can We Harvest? © 2005 Dr Ron Nielsen http://home.iprimus.com.au/nielsens/solen.html INTRODUCTION The sun delivers about 7000 times more energy than we currently consume globally. However, we cannot cover the whole surface of the Earth with solar energy … Continue reading →

Kitengela Housing project

frank — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:47:46 +0000

MLOLONGO I ACRE. Cost Item Kshs Land 20,000,000.00 Preliminary 1,600,000.00 Construction 240,000,000.00 External Works 500,000.00 Contingency 9,600,000.00 Professional fees 24,000,000.00 Project Management fees 0.00 Transaction Advisory fees 0.00 Marketing 13,000,000.00 Financial Charges[18 % of construction cost] 0.00 Total 308,700,000.00 PROFIT … Continue reading →

Warehouses in Ruiru-To Let

frank — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:05:47 +0000

We are proud to announce the opening of Butterfly Properties Ltd. Warehouses in Ruiru Newly built 6 warehouses located in a modern business park. Affordable rents and tenant friendly leases. Contact details below. · Each godown is ~5,300 square feet. … Continue reading →

The Land Bill, 2012

frank — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:40:40 +0000

The Land Bill, 2012 www.kenyalaw.org THE LAND BILL, 2012 ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES Clause PART-PRELINARY 1— Short title. 2—Interpretation. 3—Application. 4—Guiding values and principles. 5—Forms of Tenure. 6— Land management and administration on institutions. 7—Methods of Acquisition of title to land. … Continue reading →

Letter to Pope LeoXIII on Land Value Tax; Lessons for Kenya

frank — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:05:45 +0000

Letter to Pope LeoXIII on Land Value Tax; Lessons for Kenya http://www.wealthandwant.com/HG/the_condition_of_labor.htm xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx To Pope Leo XIII. YOUR HOLINESS: I have read with care your Encyclical letter on the condition of labor, addressed, through the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops and Bishops … Continue reading →

An Open Letter to Pope Leo XIII by Henry George September, 1891

frank — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:03:43 +0000

To Pope Leo XIII. http://www.wealthandwant.com/HG/the_condition_of_labor.htm YOUR HOLINESS: I have read with care your Encyclical letter on the condition of labor, addressed, through the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops and Bishops of your faith, to the Christian World. Since its most strikingly pronounced … Continue reading →

2012/2013 Elections-anyone can be president as long as they implement the Land Value taxation.

frank — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:51:30 +0000

2012/2013 Elections-anyone can be president as long as they implement the Land Value taxation. Land Value Taxation in Kenya. Land Value Tax is a tax levied annually to owners of land. On the premise that land is God-given and therefore … Continue reading →

Solution to Kenya’s Poverty and Landlessness. Annual Land Value Tax.

frank — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 11:24:32 +0000

Solution to Kenya’s Poverty and Landlessness. Annual Land Value Tax. In 2010, Kenyans voted in favor of a new constitution that clearly states as below: 61. (1) All land in Kenya belongs to the people of Kenya collectively as … Continue reading →

Georgism

frank — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:18:48 +0000

Georgism From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgism Georgism (also called Geoism or Geonomics) is an economic philosophy and ideology that holds that people own what they create, but that things found in nature, most importantly land, belong equally to all.[1] … Continue reading →

The Reconstruction Of Capitalism

frank — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 06:29:53 +0000

The Reconstruction Of Capitalism http://schalkenbach.org/henry-george/the-reconstruction-of-capitalism/ by Dr. Robert V. Andelson Dr. Robert V. Andelson (1931-2003) was Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, Auburn University, and Distinguished Research Fellow, American Institute for Economic Research. This essay was first published in booklet form in … Continue reading →

Kenya Constitution: Chapter 5-Land.

frank — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:31:05 +0000

CHAPTER FIVE––LAND AND ENVIRONMENT Part 1—land 60. (1) Land in Kenya shall be held, used and managed in a manner that is equitable, efficient, productive and sustainable, and in Principles of land policy. Constitution of Kenya 42 [Rev. 2010 accordance … Continue reading →

Employees are Cheaper than Slaves.

frank — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:09:34 +0000

The History of Slavery http://gco2e.blogspot.com/2011/11/history-of-slavery.html Someone asked me today: Who does finance work for? Good question. The answer: Whoever is collecting the largest portion of the economic rents. From the most valuable asset in the world. The Land. Across history … Continue reading →

Creating Money and Wealth

frank — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:17:05 +0000

Creating Money and Wealth http://ryuc.info/moneyandwealth/index_money_wealth.htm Creating Health is an application of a powerful interdisciplinary understanding of a technology of creativity interlinked through a common set of information to create health, wealth, inner satisfaction or whatever we desire to create Copyright … Continue reading →

How to make wealth.

frank — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:28:14 +0000

May 2004 (This essay was originally published in Hackers & Painters.) If you wanted to get rich, how would you do it? I think your best bet would be to start or join a startup. That’s been a reliable way … Continue reading →

By Warren E. Buffett-warning regarding the U.S. trade deficit

frank — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:33:47 +0000

By Warren E. Buffett, FORTUNE I’m about to deliver a warning regarding the U.S. trade deficit and also suggest a remedy for the problem. But first I need to mention two reasons you might want to be skeptical about what … Continue reading →

KONZA CITY & SILICON VALLEY: HOW CITIES ARE FORMED.

frank — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:50:24 +0000

KONZA CITY & SILICON VALLEY: HOW CITIES ARE FORMED. Cities the world over are mainly formed when a society finds value in pooling resources together so that benefits such as security, proximity to goods and services, ease of exchange of … Continue reading →

KONZA CITY: ECONOMICS OF LAND VALUE

frank — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 09:21:47 +0000

KONZA CITY: ECONOMICS OF LAND VALUE Land is a very important resource that allows citizens of a particular country to be productive. The value of land determines the productivity. High land price reduces productivity in that citizens will have … Continue reading →

KONZA CITY: 2000% INCREASE IN LAND PRICE.

frank — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:38:04 +0000

KONZA CITY: 2000% INCREASE IN LAND PRICE. Konza City project has so far[2012] resulted in a 2000% increase in land price since 2010,a period of 2 years. Land as a factor in sale and rent prices. Land is a major … Continue reading →

Book

frank — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:18:14 +0000

Book for Primary school-3 posters per class=8×3=24 posters in total. Standard : 1. Types of houses. Huts, bungalows, maisonettes, flats, office blocks, skyscrapers. 2. Types of building materials for houses. Stone house, soil block house, glass house, igloo house, hut/grass … Continue reading →

Inspiration Art: Wooden furniture

frank — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:16:38 +0000

Our beautiful and elegant pieces of furniture and unique gift items are made from Railway Sleeper Wood – cut over a century ago to be used as railway “ties” during the opening of the vast interiors of Asia and Africa … Continue reading →

THE BASIC LAWS OF HUMAN STUPIDITY

frank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:12:55 +0000

THE BASIC LAWS OF HUMAN STUPIDITY by Carlo M. Cipolla illustrations by James Donnelly http://www.cantrip.org/stupidity.html?seenIEPage=1 The first basic law of human stupidity asserts without ambiguity that: Always and inevitably everyone underestimates the number of stupid individuals in circulation. At first, … Continue reading →

The mechanics of inflation .The great government swindle and how it works.

frank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:31:50 +0000

The mechanics of inflation .The great government swindle and how it works. http://www.abelard.org/inflation.php Inflation – the mechanics of inflation: the great government swindle and how it works is one of a series of documents about economics and money at abelard.org. … Continue reading →

Fiat Money, Fiat Inflation. Why we need a dollar as good as gold.

frank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 05:22:21 +0000

Fiat Money, Fiat Inflation Why we need a dollar as good as gold. Mar 21, 2011, Vol. 16, No. 26 • By LEWIS E. LEHRMAN Single Page Print Larger Text Smaller Text Alerts Since the beginning of 2009, oil prices … Continue reading →

Dunning-Kruger effect

frank — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:37:03 +0000

Dunning-Kruger effect http://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Dunning-Kruger_effect The Dunning-Kruger effect occurs when incompetent people not only fail to realise their incompetence, but consider themselves much more competent than everyone else. Basically – they’re too stupid to know that they’re stupid. If you have no … Continue reading →

Fiat Money History in the US

frank — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 07:15:58 +0000

Fiat Money History in the US OVERVIEW In a fiat money system, money is not backed by a physical commodity (i.e.: gold). Instead, the only thing that gives the money value is its relative scarcity and the faith placed in … Continue reading →

Inflation is an Invisible Tax

frank — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 06:32:07 +0000

Inflation is an Invisible Tax By Eli James Many people cannot see throught the con game that is called fiat money. Even Sheldon Emry failed to understand that fiat money is the bankers’ primary weapon against civilization. He taught that … Continue reading →

OIL IN AFRICA

frank — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:31:45 +0000

OIL IN AFRICA African countries that produce oil are listed below, starting with the highest producer all the way to the lowest. I have analyzed the % of citizens living below KES 80 per day for each country and the … Continue reading →

Going green in these harsh climes

frank — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:24:12 +0000

Going green in these harsh climes By MWAURA SAMORA msamora@ke.nationmedia.com Posted Wednesday, February 29 2012 at 16:25 Buildings account for at least 40 per cent of a country’s energy consumption, and one of the best ways to cut down on … Continue reading →

Solution to Kenya’s Poverty.

frank — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:29:52 +0000

Solution to Kenya’s Poverty. The level of poverty in Kenya, just like in many other African countries, keep rising by the day. This has thrown the social fabric into disarray resulting to issues such as the recent Domestic violence cases … Continue reading →

Confessions of an Economic Hit Man

frank — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 11:17:23 +0000

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_an_Economic_Hit_Man Confessions of an Economic Hit Man From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confessions_of_an_Economic_Hit_Man J This article is about the book. For the song by Anti-Flag, see For Blood and Empire. Confessions of an Economic Hit Man Confessions of An Economic … Continue reading →

furniture

frank — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 10:54:52 +0000

KONZA CITY-How Best To Kickstart This Project.

frank — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 08:35:48 +0000

KONZA CITY-HOW BEST TO KICKSTART THIS PROJECT. The Kenya Ministry of Information through its ICT Board has done a commendable job in conceiving anew cityinKenya, Konza city. The location is perfect-flat vast vacant grassland nearMombasaroad,JKIAAirportand Nairobi CBD. The demand … Continue reading →

Lords of Poverty-Book Review

frank — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:28:01 +0000

Lords of Poverty http://www.thefreemanonline.org/columns/book-review-lords-of-poverty-the-power-prestige-and-corruption-of-the-international-aid-business-by-graham-hancock/ I’ve just finished Graham Hancock‘s 1989 classic “Lords of Poverty” and recommend it to anybody interested in the working of the international aid bureaucracy. Hancock is scathing in his assessment of international aid agencies such as … Continue reading →

Book Review: Lords Of Poverty: The Power, Prestige, And Corruption Of The International Aid Business by Graham Hancock

frank — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:26:04 +0000

David Osterfeld Book Review: Lords Of Poverty: The Power, Prestige, And Corruption Of The International Aid Business by Graham Hancock June 1991 • Volume: 41 • Issue: 6 • Print This Post • 10 comments http://www.thefreemanonline.org/columns/book-review-lords-of-poverty-the-power-prestige-and-corruption-of-the-international-aid-business-by-graham-hancock/ Atlantic Monthly Press, 19 … Continue reading →

kileleshwa

frank — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:50:38 +0000

Protected: house at karen

wambua — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:48:06 +0000

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Norman Foster’s City of the Future: Sustainable, zero-waste and car-free

frank — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:15:31 +0000

Norman Foster is one of the most respected architectural professionals in the world. With his ambitious goals in high tech architecture, he gave Great Britain and the entire world numerous architectural wonders. He is mostly renowned for having designed the … Continue reading →

Soil Blocks-Storeyed Buildings

frank — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 10:07:51 +0000

Stabilised Soil blocks can be used to construct storeyed buildings. In Kenya, people use them for ground-floor only buildings since the technology is relatively new. In other countries which have developed the technology further, the soil blocks can be used … Continue reading →

SOLAR POWER BUILDING INTERGRATED PHOTO VOLTAIC BIPV IN KENYA

frank — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:53:38 +0000

SOLAR POWER BUILDING INTERGRATED PHOTO VOLTAIC BIPV IN KENYA Kenya receives 4 to 6 KW per day of solar power. Source http://www.google.co.ke/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=how%20much%20is%20electric%20power%20consumption%20in%20%20nairobi%3F&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CF8QFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.afrepren.org%2Fproject%2Fgnesd%2Fesdsi%2Fafrepren.pdf&ei=HCc-T5rABoGp0QXHxOCrDw&usg=AFQjCNG_C9rqtnRJzAlNJwIobgosLDfmGg Assuming a m2 of solar panel in Kenya can produce approximately 2KW per day assuming 10 hours of … Continue reading →

Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks-Eco-Friendly construction in Kenya.

frank — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:39:22 +0000

Interlocking Stabilised Soil Blocks-Eco-Friendly construction in Kenya. The use of Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks technology is slowly increasing in Kenya. More and more Kenyans are becoming aware of the eco-friendly, pocket –friendly method of construction and choosing it over the … Continue reading →

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi

frank — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:31:29 +0000

Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury,pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, … Continue reading →

loan for building a flat in kilifi,kenya

saeed — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:54:54 +0000

I have a plot 40*60 in kilifi settlement scheme of which i want to build flats for rentals,i don’t have enough cash to start the project,will you be of any assistance? saeed Mina.

Floating City & Houses

frank — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:09:11 +0000

Floating City Floating Houses http://www.ecoboot.nl/artikelen/floating_houses.php With the sea level rising as a result of global warming, the low-lying Netherlands is fighting back for more space by building communities on water. Ever thought of buying a house you could move with … Continue reading →

Sun City Resort

frank — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:19:07 +0000

Sun City Resort http://www.sa-venues.com/attractionsnwp/nwp-sun-city.htm Deep in the rugged bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, lies the world’s most unique resort, the internationally acclaimed Sun City. The Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own … Continue reading →

How a Hot Air Balloon Works

frank — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:42:39 +0000

How a Hot Air Balloon Works By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mischa_Weston-Green]Mischa Weston-Green The working of a hot air balloon is actually much simpler then you could imagine. The basic workings of a hot air balloon are based on the fact that heated air … Continue reading →

Baloon Advertising For Balooning Sales

frank — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:31:35 +0000

Baloon Advertising For Balooning Sales Author: John Smi Let’s face it: most small- and medium-sized companies don’t have huge advertising budgets. Traditional media, such as print, television, and radio advertising are far too expensive. And, for those businesses that rely … Continue reading →

SUBMISSION FOR PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT FOR MR DANIEL MUVENGI ON LR.No. 15032/9 AT KAREN NAIROBI.

kyelevemasai — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:39:54 +0000

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Eco-friendly houses for hostels and apartments

davie — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:21:29 +0000

I would to know more about the eco-friendly houses and their implementation. Currently I have a close relative who would like to build a good viable hostel for students but its due completion due to finances. I have seen about … Continue reading →

Timber & Steel prices in Kenya 2012

frank — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:29:20 +0000

Cypress: 2×2: KES 25 per foot. 4×2: KES 60 per foot. Mukima: 2×2: KES 20 per foot. 4×2; KES 40 per foot. Cpress: 6×1:KES 36 per foot. Mukima: 6×1: KES 23 per foot Plywood: KES 300 per m2. Barbed wire: … Continue reading →

Why the Mwiki,Kasarani Building collapsed and how to prevent this.

frank — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:16:18 +0000

Why the Mwiki,Kasarani Building collapsed and how to prevent this. In February 2012, a building collapsed while under construction in Mwiki,Kasarani. Following a visit to the site, the causes can be deduced as follows: 1. Lack of proper consultancy from … Continue reading →

KITENGELA HOUSES FOR SALE.

frank — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:40:32 +0000

KITENGELA HOUSES FOR SALE. View Kitengela Houses in a larger map The project is located in Kitengela next to Kitengela International School. The units comprise of uniquely designed 3 bedroom bungalows within a 0.125 acre plot. From January 27, 2012 … Continue reading →

Protected: REPLY TO DIRECTOR, CITY PLANNING.NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL.

frank — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:20:16 +0000

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The Marketing Officer

frank — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:21:33 +0000

We need to work closely with you on real estate and constructions .By: Julius Muranga Gichure

Architectural Modeling – 3D Architectural Models and Design

frank — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:12:24 +0000

Architectural Modeling – 3D Architectural Models and Design Author: Bobby V Smith If you are looking for 3D architectural models and designs, building 3D architecture models, 3D architecture designs? Then 3D architectural modeling services can help you a lot. 3D … Continue reading →

Church building

frank — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:39:23 +0000

Church building covering an area of 60×80 rectangle with two galleries on opposite shorter sides. The offices will be on ground floor and first floor both the adjacent building on one side and on the ground floor of the other … Continue reading →

AFRICAN HUTS

frank — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 04:38:42 +0000

I am looking to build African huts in a five acres of land, the purpose of which is for tourist accommodation. The location will be in northern Uganda in Acholi land. I hope that you can be of assistance. Many … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering & Animation Services

frank — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:09:24 +0000

Effective 3D Architectural Rendering & Animation Services Author: miwok 3D architectural renderings are very popular selling concepts in the current world of architectural services. The 3D Illustration and visualization technology provides a three dimensional view of any object that is … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Visualization

frank — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:06:04 +0000

3D Architectural Visualization Author: Red Rhyder 3D Architectural Visualization is a cost effective solution to present the layout and Architectural design by offering the user to experience a walk-through to present how the finished Architectural project will look and feel. … Continue reading →

HOUSE BUILDING

frank — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:30:21 +0000

How much will it cost to put up; 1. A 3 bedroom bungalow 2. A 2 bedroom bungalow 3. A 3 bedroom massionette 4. A 2 bedroom massionette 5. 2bedroom 5 storey flats.By: kibe gitau

In Memory of Arch. Dr. Francis Mburu-JKUCAT University-Architecture Dept. Paradigm Shift in African Architecture.

frank — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:16:21 +0000

In Memory of Arch. Dr. Francis Mburu-JKUCAT University-Architecture Dept. Paradigm Shift in African Architecture. This week, Kenya lost one of the most astounding Architects, Arch. Dr. Francis Mburu . He succumbed to recurring spinal injuries following a road accident that … Continue reading →

KIGALI BATSINDA ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE.

frank — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:35:38 +0000

KIGALI BATSINDA ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE. This housing estate is located in Kigali. View KIGALI BATSINDA ESTATE in a larger map The house units are broken down as below: House Breakdown Units Area[m2] Liveable Balcony 3 BEDROOMED 3 bedroom[3&4bed blocks] … Continue reading →

Athi River Maisonettes

frank — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:55:38 +0000

We are interested in putting up maisonettes in Athi River/Syokimau area, on a 5 acre plot. We desire to do 4br maisonettes of plint area around 148 sq. metres. we need to get proper construction estimates in order to aid … Continue reading →

Architectural animation as useful equipment for architectural industry

frank — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:57:08 +0000

Architectural animation as useful equipment for architectural industry Author: Kelvin Aniston Architectural animation is basically a short architectural movie created on a computer. A computer generated building is created along with landscaping and sometimes moving people and vehicles. Computer 3D … Continue reading →

Complete House Design and Approvals

frank — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:57:21 +0000

Hi, I need a complete house plan with estimates and required approvals. By: David

Owner

frank — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:20:24 +0000

Interested in floor plans of 4 & 5 bedroom bungalowsBy: MBARANI ECHAMINYA

Basics of 3D Architectural Rendering and 3D Architectural Animation

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:56:03 +0000

Basics of 3D Architectural Rendering and 3D Architectural Animation Author: all3dmodel Basics of 3D Architectural Rendering and 3D Architectural Animation. Architectural rendering is the process of preparing and displaying proposed design of an object or structure in order to help … Continue reading →

Basics of 3D Architectural Rendering and 3D Architectural Animation

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:53:18 +0000

Basics of 3D Architectural Rendering and 3D Architectural Animation Author: Richard Botham Architectural rendering is the process of preparing and displaying proposed design of an object or structure in order to help the designer visualize and construct it. It can … Continue reading →

Architectural Animation, 3D Architecture Animation Models

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:50:10 +0000

Architectural Animation, 3D Architecture Animation Models Author: Bobby V Smith What is Architectural Animation? What are 3D Architecture Animation Models? These two are the most common questions in Architecture Industry. Any architecture professional can be very advantageous by architectural animation … Continue reading →

What 3D Architectural Rendering Specialists Are Capable Of?

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:46:06 +0000

What 3D Architectural Rendering Specialists Are Capable Of? Author: Bobby V Smith 3D architectural rendering is to developing and representing a proposed architectural design of a building to a person who is going to develop it. With the help of … Continue reading →

3D Architecture Rendering

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:40:16 +0000

3D Architecture Rendering Author: Red Rhyder 3D Architecture Rendering can be created from blueprint designs or directly from the CAD files generated and supplied from the Architect. Taking advantage of CAD files offers a quick and low cost method for … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering – Realistic Views of 3D Render

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:36:12 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering – Realistic Views of 3D Render Author: Mike Thomas 3D architectural rendering has quite rightly become important necessity for building construction. Wide utilities and better compatible performance make these 3D architectural rendering services much more effective than … Continue reading →

IMPORTANCE OF 3D ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING AND 3D VISUALIZATION

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:33:40 +0000

IMPORTANCE OF 3D ARCHITECTURAL RENDERING AND 3D VISUALIZATION Author: Pradeep Kumar Inclusion of architectural rendering software and techniques in architectural design has led to a radical age in the process of marketing and visualization of architectural designs. It breathes new … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering, as useful equipment for Architectural Industry

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:31:54 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering, as useful equipment for Architectural Industry Author: Pradeep Kumar Presentation of architectural projects in a more visually appealing manner help clients relate to it in a much higher level. Since clients only need to see what their … Continue reading →

Top 3D Architectural Rendering Design Services

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:28:30 +0000

Top 3D Architectural Rendering Design Services Author: Goldman Renderings We believe 3D Architectural Rendering design services must meet high-quality standards. We handle full-service projects in terms of complete rendering packages, 3d animations, site plans, exterior visuals, interior realistic views, 2d … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering – To Visualize Interior and Exterior Views

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:24:16 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering – To Visualize Interior and Exterior Views By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jenny_Shield]Jenny Shield Architectural 3D Rendering becomes vital process to understand different forms in to visual manners. Conceptual phases like interior, exterior, floor plan and interactive rendering can be evaluated … Continue reading →

What is 3D Architectural Rendering? 4 Types of 3D Architectural Rendering

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:23:13 +0000

What is 3D Architectural Rendering? 4 Types of 3D Architectural Rendering By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jenny_Shield]Jenny Shield To develop accurate building with proper interior designs is not an easy task. This process has to pass various phases. 3D Architectural Rendering is the most … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering for Conceptual Demonstration

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:21:19 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering for Conceptual Demonstration By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bobby_V_Smith]Bobby V Smith 3D Architectural rendering is the most famous method that represents conceptual demonstration of architectural concepts. Whole the process is completed in 3D environment. It includes interior decoration, exterior decoration for … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering – Realistic Views of 3D Render

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:20:16 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering – Realistic Views of 3D Render By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Mike_J_Thomas]Mike J Thomas 3D architectural rendering has quite rightly become an important necessity for building construction. Wide utilities and better compatibility/performance make these 3D architectural rendering services much more effective … Continue reading →

3d Architectural Rendering Services in India

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:18:33 +0000

3d Architectural Rendering Services in India By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bobby_V_Smith]Bobby V Smith 3D architectural rendering, as the name itself suggests, is a three-dimensional view of an object. 3D view is definitely more expressive and exciting than a 2D view because 3D architectural … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering Process

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:16:59 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering Process By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jeff_D_Marsh]Jeff D Marsh 3D process is extremely important in professional fields and also outsourcing services like industrial, automobile, or architectural design, where 3D models often serve as prototypes for real-world products like chairs, cars, and … Continue reading →

3D Architecture Rendering for Building Construction

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:15:13 +0000

3D Architecture Rendering for Building Construction By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Bobby_V_Smith]Bobby V Smith Companies providing services in rendering have computer software in 3D setting which is helpful in sales presentations and generating several ideas related to construction to its clients. Technology development has … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering to Beautify Interior and Exterior Designs

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:13:40 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering to Beautify Interior and Exterior Designs By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Jenny_Shield]Jenny Shield 3D Architectural Rendering has given new meanings to create innovative architectural designs as many of new techniques are used at the present time. Various pre visualization techniques have … Continue reading →

3D Architectural Rendering Process

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:03:51 +0000

3D Architectural Rendering Process By Jeff D Marsh 3D process is extremely important in professional fields and also outsourcing services like industrial, automobile, or architectural design, where 3D models often serve as prototypes for real-world products like chairs, cars, and … Continue reading →

Joint Venture in land development

frank — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:35:01 +0000

Dear Architect Gichuhi, I recently saw your article in the Star on joint Ventures in land development. I own a99 year leasehold (as from April 2009) in a commercial plot in the Kiambu Town CBD. My intention is to replace … Continue reading →

3 d animation request

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GREENVILLE ESTATE, SYOKIMAU

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KENYA EDUCATION SYSTEM: EMBRACING INTERNET TO REDUCE COSTS.

frank — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:36:13 +0000

KENYA EDUCATION SYSTEM: EMBRACING INTERNET TO REDUCE COSTS. Kenya spends a lot of its revenue on education. The education system used in Kenya requires major structural changes to reflect the changing times and adapt to new challenges. As a Kenyan … Continue reading →

History Of Online Building Plan Approval Portals: Another 1st I.T. Solution From Africa.

frank — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:16:22 +0000

History Of Online Building Plan Approval Portals: Another 1st I.T. Solution From Africa. The most notable 1st IT solution from Africa is the Mobile phone payments solution, most notably Mpesa. Apart from Mpesa, another solution that enables building plan approvals … Continue reading →

ADVANTAGES OF www.a4architect.com ONLINE SUBMISION OF LOCAL AUTHORITY AND NEMA PERMIT APPROVAL APPLICATIONS.

frank — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:00:21 +0000

ADVANTAGES OF www.a4architect.com ONLINE SUBMISSION OF LOCAL AUTHORITY AND NEMA PERMIT APPROVAL APPLICATIONS. ADVANTAGES TO APPLICANTS. Click here to submit your drawings. SAVINGS ON TRANSPORT COSTS. The never-ending Nairobi traffic jam costs a lot in terms of transport. Fuel prices … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE- PHASE 2.

frank — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 09:21:09 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE- PHASE 2. COST ESTIMATE: KES 750,000. 57M2. COST BREAKDOWN; DIAMOND HOUSE- PHASE 2. COST ESTIMATE: KES 750,000. 57M2. COST BREAKDOWN; MAIN SUMMARY Substructures 150,696.00 Reinforced Concrete Frame - Superstructure walling 98,201.60 … Continue reading →

KENYA COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE-BUILT TO LAST FOREVER.

frank — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 08:19:21 +0000

KENYA COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE-BUILT TO LAST FOREVER. The British colonial architecture spread all over Kenya was designed to very high standards. The buildings done in the early 1900s are still standing strong due to the design, materials and building technology used. … Continue reading →

MOBILE INTERNET PENETRATION IN AFRICA: AN END TO LARGE GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE?

frank — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:01:04 +0000

MOBILE INTERNET PENETRATION IN AFRICA: AN END TO LARGE GOVERNMENT EXPENDITURE? Africa holds the number two position after Asia as the continent with the 2nd highest mobile internet users. Source: http://asiancorrespondent.com/43116/asia-recognised-as-worlds-biggest-mobile-internet-user/ http://digitaljournal.com/article/314828 Africa has not heavily invested in physical infrastructure … Continue reading →

INTERNET: SOLUTION TO AFRICA’S COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE .

frank — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 06:48:07 +0000

INTERNET: SOLUTION TO AFRICA’S COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE . Africa’s road and railway network does not link well between countries and cities. This hampers and slows down communication between country to country and city to city. In Nairobi, the traffic jam creates … Continue reading →

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I need a 3 bedroomed container house with kitchen, bathroom/s and lounge I need it to be designed including electricity, water etc I need it in Kisumu I need a quotation on all Have my own land By: Patricia

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:39:26 +0000

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM 1. Tell us about your company www.a4architect.com offers architectural and construction project management. We also offer IT solutions for Local Governments and N.E.M.A in terms of application for approval of projects. 2. What are some … Continue reading →

Apartments

frank — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:46:41 +0000

Hi. I have a half acre plot . I would like to construct spacious 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom flats / apartments . So I wanted to know how flats / apartments will fit in a half acre plot . … Continue reading →

MASONRY WALL FENCING.

frank — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:12:15 +0000

MASONRY WALL FENCING. Wall height can vary between a minimum of 2.1 meters to a maximum of 2.8 m high. Wall finishes can vary between low cost, middle cost and high cost finishes. LOW COST WALL FINISHES. This is a … Continue reading →

WHY CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES FROM PROFESSIONALS APPEAR HIGH.

frank — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:39:35 +0000

WHY CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES FROM PROFESSIONALS APPEAR HIGH. Construction cost estimates done by professionals appear high to the layman when compared to cost estimates done by local fundis for the same. The reason this happens is because the local fundis … Continue reading →

WHY CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATES FROM PROFESSIONALS APPEAR HIGH.

frank — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:34:22 +0000

SOLUTION TO PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENYA:

frank — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:15:14 +0000

SOLUTION TO PROVISION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KENYA: Kenya, like many other African countries, faces housing shortages for its people. With the promulgation of the new constitution, it’s now a right for each Kenyan to have adequate housing. There are … Continue reading →

HOW TO STOP SMOKING CIGARETTES: A REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE.

frank — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:59:04 +0000

HOW TO STOP SMOKING CIGARETTES: A REAL LIFE EXPERIENCE. It’s the time of the year when people are thinking of ideas for the new year resolutions. www.a4architect.com would like to help smokers and their loved ones with tips on how … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE PHASE 0.25. COST:KES 80,000.

frank — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 07:44:06 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE PHASE 0.25. COST:KES 80,000. The Diamond House Phase 0.25 is estimated to cost KES 80,000 excluding finishes such as plaster, paint and external works such as plumbing, septic tank, wiring e.t.c. This is basically the cost of the … Continue reading →

building plan.

frank — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:14:06 +0000

thanks very much for your informative web. i have a quarter of an acre on which am planning to put up my residential hse come next year. i would like to enquire on the following issues: (a) the cost of … Continue reading →

INCREASING EFFICIENCY IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSE DESIGN.

frank — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:43:43 +0000

INCREASING EFFICIENCY IN RESIDENTIAL HOUSE DESIGN. Increasing efficiency in residential house design is achieved through careful design of the major elements that comprise a house, mainly, foundation, walling, roofing, windows, doors and finishes. Foundation. For a bungalow house, the reinforced … Continue reading →

Plot for Sale

frank — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:38:36 +0000

. Syokimau: 5 acres. 2km from JKIA Resort Club. Price: 8M per acre MOMBASA RD • 33 ACRES (12+12+9) – Near Kenchic – For Housing/Subdivisions – 6.5M PER Acre (Neighboring Tamarind Estate among others Kindly furnish us with f=more … Continue reading →

Good work and approach

kariuki.kiragu@gmail.com — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 07:46:20 +0000

Hi folks, This is very good work. I like your approach in thinking new ways to tackle problems in a changing world. Maybe sometime, we might work together. Get in touch. Kariuki Kiragu, coordinator, shadaonline.

Housing /hostels

frank — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 06:18:50 +0000

I would like to enquire about the possibility of building low cost hostels and class roms at our project in Lungalunga south cost Kenya. I am looking at at least 10 units of 12 by 12 self … Continue reading →

KIAMBU KUGERIA ESTATE MAISONETTE HOUSE

frank — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 06:14:50 +0000

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Shuttering Slabs

frank — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 16:04:33 +0000

I want to do the shutter for a 2 storey building. I have seen people using shuttering slabs which have already been cast instead of the traditional shuttering concrete that is done at once. Are the shuttering slabs recommended and … Continue reading →

JOINT VENTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES IN KENYA.

frank — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:24:43 +0000

JOINT VENTURE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSES IN KENYA. The concept of Joint Venture for construction of houses is relatively new in Kenya. This method works well for properties designed for sale. HOW IT WORKS. In a Joint Venture, the Land … Continue reading →

FOUNDATION COSTS -HOUSE AT RUIRU

frank — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:30:47 +0000

Bill No. 1 SUBSTRUCTURES (ALL PROVISIONAL) MATERIALS LABOUR Clear new buildings area of all grass, weeds, shrubs, rubbish, bushes and the like and grub up all roots, tree stumps or similar obstructions and burn or cart away m2 100 … Continue reading →

xmass tree

frank — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:12:17 +0000

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wambua — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 05:21:41 +0000

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frank — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:46:26 +0000

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SUBMIT YOUR ‘BUILDINGS & INTERIORS’ PICTURES TO WIN CASH PRIZE

frank — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:35:35 +0000

[contact-form-7 id="3780" title="Untitled"] Submit Any Built Environment picture that you find creative and you think can be voted the most popular through the number of Facebook ‘likes’ and Twitter ‘retweets’. Built Environment pictures are pictures comprising mainly of Buildings, Bridges, … Continue reading →

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SUBMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, SURVEY AND PLANNING APPLICATION FOR APPROVALS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

frank — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:14:17 +0000

To, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Republic of Kenya. 19th December 2011. Dear Prof. Karega Mutahi CBS, RE: SUBMISSION OF ARCHITECTURAL, STRUCTURAL, SURVEY AND PLANNING APPLICATION FOR APPROVALS TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT. We are a registered Architectural and Construction … Continue reading →

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SUBMISSION OF LOCAL AUTHORITY APPROVALS ON WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:35:45 +0000

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ADVANTAGES 1.Saves on costs associated with physical meetings e.g. time, transport, printing costs. 2.Saves on costs associated with enabling Local Authority to visit site since this can be achieved through use of Digital Maps … Continue reading →

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KITENGELA-NEAR KITENGELA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

frank — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:18:55 +0000

From DIAMOND HOUSE V 2.5 From DIAMOND HOUSE V 2.5 Cost Item Kshs % Land 1,300,000.00 16.4307 Preliminary 60,000.00 0.75834 Construction 4,600,000.00 58.1395 External Works 46,000.00 0.5814 Contingency 92,000.00 1.16279 Professional fees 368,000.00 4.65116 Project Management fees 92,000.00 1.16279 Legal … Continue reading →

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KEPPLER 22 B-Astronomers discover 50 billion planets in Milky Way galaxy?

frank — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 06:48:36 +0000

Astronomers discover 50 billion planets in Milky Way galaxy? http://www.amazines.com/Science_and_Technology/article_detail.cfm/2538484?articleid=2538484 Science & Technology Out of the total 50 billion planets, around 500 million are assumed to be placed in a key zone near their specific stars, which can also prove … Continue reading →

My Dream Hut

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 06:48:29 +0000

My Dream Hut By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lamaro_Schoenleber]Lamaro Schoenleber I used to be a closet hut-lover, but I recently came out and confessed my love for huts outright. I am not the only one. Huts are making a come-back in many parts of … Continue reading →

Looking for South African Architectural Design

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:20:59 +0000

Looking for South African Architectural Design Author: Intoweb Architecture design is an ongoing process where architects attempt to stay ahead of the market in creating new and innovative buildings for developers. As with many things, however, even architecture design is … Continue reading →

African Curios- African Souvenirs

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:07:19 +0000

African Curios- African Souvenirs Author: Wilson Maina There are many local African artists from various countries ranging from Congo, Kenya, Ivory Cost, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Swaziland who do craft work. Products found at Maasai Gift Shop are normally sourced from … Continue reading →

Why invest in a Bali hut or an African Gazebos?

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:06:13 +0000

Why invest in a Bali hut or an African Gazebos? Author: Willem Swanepoel Bali Huts Bali huts protects you 100% from the ultraviolet rays of the sun. It is up to 10°C cooler in summer and warmer in winter, quick … Continue reading →

Garden Gazebos:How to Choose the Perfect African-style Garden Gazebo

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:04:55 +0000

Garden Gazebos:How to Choose the Perfect African-style Garden Gazebo Author: Garden Gazebos Choosing an African Gazebo for your garden can be quite a complicated ordeal not only do you have to weigh budget against quality but you also need to … Continue reading →

Why the Africans Live in Huts

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:03:08 +0000

Why the Africans Live in Huts By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Lamaro_Schoenleber]Lamaro Schoenleber Whenever one sees a picture of a hut, one thinks of Africa. Indeed, huts have been the defining architectural hallmark of Africa, and throughout the continent, they have been the preferred … Continue reading →

The Masaai Home

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:52:37 +0000

The Masaai Home Author: adventure africa expedition The Masaai live in makeshift structures known as manyattas. The manyatta consists of several enkajis or huts surrounded by a secure wall. The shelters were made to be very temporal as they were … Continue reading →

The Kenyan Masai Home and House

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:51:50 +0000

The Kenyan Masai Home and House Author: angela The Kenyan Masai house was a very temporary make shift structure due to being nomads. It was made from locally available materials such as cow dung, tree branches, poles and grass. It … Continue reading →

Historic Cape Town Architecture

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:49:25 +0000

Historic Cape Town Architecture Author: Alter Sage Cape Town’s old buildings tell a story of the city’s diverse cultural roots and the influences that have helped to make it one of the world’s most cosmopolitan destinations. They also reveal the … Continue reading →

African Art – The best contemporary art among all other arts

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:47:21 +0000

African Art – The best contemporary art among all other arts Author: sterlenhillevi When it comes to civilization days, there is not a communication way to express anything between human beings. Later day, human beings are making these Arts as … Continue reading →

Moroccan Interior Design & Moorish Architecture: Lavish Style of Living

frank — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 04:46:31 +0000

Moroccan Interior Design & Moorish Architecture: Lavish Style of Living Author: calvdavid The Moroccan home is a palace of the imagination and a poetic harmonizing between man and the natural world. Walls borrow their hues from the earth and desert … Continue reading →

Residential Lighting Plans

frank — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:13:36 +0000

Residential Lighting Plans Author: Russell Neal Developing a residential lighting plan with the help of a professional lighting designer can both magnify the general appeal of your home’s physical structure and work to unify your lifestyle with your sense of … Continue reading →

Solving Residential House Construction Challenges

frank — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:12:35 +0000

Solving Residential House Construction Challenges Author: Isaiah Dodson The different development employees on web-site have various wants, apart from just the regular wages at the end of the day. The following are simple needs for the claimed staff ? Wages: … Continue reading →

Most Significant Features of Latest House Security Alarms

frank — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 05:11:42 +0000

Most Significant Features of Latest House Security Alarms Author: shara Efficient and effective home security systems are an integral part of modern house security set up offering complete security solutions and absolute peace of mind to the users. According to … Continue reading →

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE PRODUCT FEATURE, FILL IN THE QUESTIONS BELOW:

frank — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:00:34 +0000

TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM CONSTRUCTION & REAL ESTATE PRODUCT FEATURE, FILL IN THE QUESTIONS BELOW: 1. What is the Name of Business. 2. What is the Age of business? 3. List the Types of Materials to be featured.E.g Windows … Continue reading →

Metal Roofing’s Frequently Asked Questions

frank — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:46:17 +0000

Metal Roofing’s Frequently Asked Questions Author: Elite Roofing Q. Does a metal roof cost more than a typical roof? A. Because metal roofing is a premium home product, you can expect your new roof to cost more than what an … Continue reading →

Architectural Drafting for Home Designs

frank — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:14:55 +0000

Architectural Drafting for Home Designs Author: Architectural Drawing Engineers make use of the various icons and symbols, each of which covers the architectural design of the characters. This is all about the engineering and architectural drawing. This task is basically … Continue reading →

Ceramic Tiles

frank — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:36:06 +0000

Ceramic Tiles From The Tile And Carpet Centre Tile & carpet centre is a Kenyan company offering a wide range of interior design products. The company has been in the fore-front in offering home owners, designers, architects and developers a … Continue reading →

Drainage And Waste Pipes

frank — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:24:24 +0000

Drainage And Waste Pipes General Industries Limited (GIL) began operations in 1972. It initially manufactured paper cones, composite cans and plastic items but later diversified to uPVC pipes in 1995. It has grown over the years with a marked growth … Continue reading →

A-FRAME HOUSE DESIGN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 07:32:07 +0000

A-FRAME HOUSE DESIGN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM The A-Frame house design by www.a4architect.com has been designed to utilize a unique practical design that offers a solution to the Housing situation in East Africa. From A-FRAME HOUSE MAGNIFICENCE The House is strategically raised … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT.COM’s INNOVATIVE IDEA OF ONLINE NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL PLAN APPROVAL TO WORLD BANK FINALLY COMES INTO LIFE.

frank — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:09:35 +0000

A4ARCHITECT.COM’s INNOVATIVE IDEA OF ONLINE NAIROBI CITY COUNCIL PLAN APPROVAL TO WORLD BANK FINALLY COMES INTO LIFE. ITS OFFICIAL –ONLINE BUILDING PLAN SUBMISSIONS AT NCC. Nairobi City Council has officially announced the closing date for manual Building Plan submission. All … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT.COM DIAMOND HOUSE

frank — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:29:31 +0000

A4ARCHITECT.COM DIAMOND HOUSE This house has been designed to offer maximum space use incase the house owner decided to put more units in future. From DIAMOND HOUSE V 2.5 For the entrepreneurs at heart, a 1/8th plot can fit 2 … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE-PHASE 1- CONSTRUCTION COST BREAKDOWN.

frank — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:19:46 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE-PHASE 1- CONSTRUCTION COST BREAKDOWN. PHASE 1-49M2. ONE BEDROOMED UNIT. PHASE 1 IS DIVIDED FURTHER INTO 13 SUB-PHASES. HOUSE OWNERS CAN CHOOSE TO IMPLEMENT THE SUB-PHASES DEPENDING ON THEIR FINANCIAL ABILITY. DIAMOND HOUSE BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM … Continue reading →

HOW TO CONSTRUCT YOUR HOUSE WITH 0% INTEREST RATE:STEP BY STEP CONSTRUCTION

frank — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:11:56 +0000

HOW TO CONSTRUCT YOUR HOUSE WITH 0% INTEREST RATE:STEP BY STEP CONSTRUCTION Currently, most banks have pushed up their borrowing rates to an average of 25% % p.a. This means that the cost of borrowing to construct buildings will be … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

frank — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:27:23 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT Table of Contents 1 Definitions ………………………………………………… 15 2 Interpretation……………………………………………… 17 3 Language and Law ………………………………………… 17 4 Project Manager’s Decisions……………………………… 17 5 Delegation………………………………………………… 18 6 Communications ………………………………………… 18 7 Sub Contracting ………………………………………… 18 … Continue reading →

HOW TO MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF A 1/8TH ACRE 50 X 100 PLOT FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES.

frank — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:13:08 +0000

HOW TO MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF A 1/8TH ACRE 50 X 100 PLOT FOR RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES. The average minimum size of a land subdivision in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Somaliland, Botswana, and Senegal is 1/8th acre 50 … Continue reading →

HOW TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE SECURITY LEVELS .

frank — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:59:20 +0000

HOW TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL HOUSE SECURITY LEVELS . With the increase in inflation coupled with high food prices and high cost of living, insecurity will increase. Residential houses will now have to be designed with higher security levels to counter … Continue reading →

LAND OWNERS WITH MINIMUM 1/8TH ACRE LAND WANTED FOR JOINT VENTURE IN DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSES FOR SALE. LAND SIZE MINIMUM 1/8TH ACRE. 3 MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM TARMAC ROAD-2KM.

frank — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:30:09 +0000

LAND OWNERS WITH MINIMUM 1/8TH ACRE LAND WANTED FOR JOINT VENTURE IN DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSES FOR SALE. LAND SIZE MINIMUM 1/8TH ACRE. MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM TARMAC ROAD-2KM. www.a4architect.com is seeking to partner with land owners who have a minimum land … Continue reading →

HOW TO EARN OVER KES 200,000 IN REAL ESTATE INCOME IN KENYA.

frank — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:03:49 +0000

HOW TO EARN OVER KES 200,000 IN REAL ESTATE INCOME IN KENYA. GOAL: TO EARN AT LEAST KES 200,000 PER MONTH IN REAL ESTATE INCOME LAND: TO BE BOUGHT AROUND NAIROBI OPTION 1.RENTAL FLATS. To derive 200,000 in rental income … Continue reading →

INTERLOCKING STABILIZED SOIL BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION COSTS SAVINGS IN KENYA.

frank — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:09:11 +0000

INTERLOCKING STABILIZED SOIL BLOCKS CONSTRUCTION COSTS SAVINGS IN KENYA. Interlocking Stabilized soil blocks are walling blocks made from compressed soil. They are just as hard and as water-proof as stone. Stone is made when soil is compressed by forces of … Continue reading →

COMPARISON BETWEEN CONSTRUCTING A MAISONETTE VERSUS A BUNGALOW.

frank — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 05:55:27 +0000

COMPARISON BETWEEN CONSTRUCTING A MAISONETTE VERSUS A BUNGALOW. Construction costs between maisonette types versus bungalow types of the same plinth area are more or less equal. FOUNDATION. Assuming the maisonette will have 50m2 of ground floor and 50m2 of first … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE AT KISERIAN

frank — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:42:52 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE AT KISERIAN This Diamond House is located at Kiserian opposite Kiserian PCEA Church. From DIAMOND HOUSE, KISERIAN This is Phase 1 of the 3 –phased Diamond House. The 1 bedroomed Phase 1 has been added an extra bedroom … Continue reading →

CONSTRUCTION OF RENTAL UNITS ON A 40 FT BY 60 FT PLOT

frank — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:52:51 +0000

5LEVELS- 2 UNITS PER FLOOR Cost Item Kshs % Land 1,500,000.00 7.915567282 Preliminary 200,000.00 1.055408971 Construction 15,000,000.00 79.15567282 External Works 450,000.00 2.374670185 Contingency 300,000.00 1.583113456 Professional fees 1,200,000.00 6.332453826 Project Management fees 300,000.00 1.583113456 Financial Charges[16 % of construction cost] … Continue reading →

DEVELOPMENT OF RENTAL UNITS ON A 60 X 40 FEET PLOT NEAR MAIN ROAD.

frank — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:47:12 +0000

DEVELOPMENT OF RENTAL UNITS ON A 60 X 40 FEET PLOT NEAR MAIN ROAD. PLOT SIZE-APPROX. 40X60 FT. GROUND FLOOR 2 UNITS Cost Item Kshs % Land 1,500,000.00 30.06012024 Preliminary 40,000.00 0.801603206 Construction 3,000,000.00 60.12024048 External Works 90,000.00 1.803607214 Contingency … Continue reading →

LAND OWNERSHIP IN RWANDA. COMPARISON TO KENYA

frank — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:38:48 +0000

LAND OWNERSHIP IN RWANDA. COMPARISON TO KENYA The Rwanda land ownership is regulated by the Organic Land Law of 2005. There is no difference in the Law between Rwanda Nationals and Foreigners. All land in Rwanda belongs to the State, … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN COST

frank — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:36:01 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE EXTENDABLE DESIGN FLAT ROOF VERSION SLOPED ROOF VERSION FLOOR AREA M2 PHASE 1 ONE BEDROOMED 45M2 45 45 … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT.COM CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PRICE INDEX,KENYA,RWANDA

frank — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:23:21 +0000

A4ARCHITECT.COM CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRICE INDEX SEPTEMBER 2011 SEPTEMBER 2011 PRICES KES % INCREASE KENYA PRICE [Nairobi] RWANDA PRICE[Kigali] DIFFERENCE LABOUR … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT.COM CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRICE INDEX

frank — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:26:08 +0000

A4ARCHITECT.COM CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL PRICE INDEX This construction material price index has been compiled by www.a4architect.com through direct data collection from suppliers in the Building Industry/Hardware shops around Nairobi and Kigali cities. This is the first ever construction material price … Continue reading →

THE GROWING HOUSE CONCEPT IN EAST AFRICA: DIAMOND HOUSE BY A4ARCHITECT.COM. FROM VERSION 1.0 IN 2003 TO VERSION 2.2 IN OCTOBER 2011.

frank — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:20:49 +0000

THE GROWING HOUSE CONCEPT IN EAST AFRICA: DIAMOND HOUSE BY A4ARCHITECT.COM. FROM VERSION 1.0 IN 2003 TO VERSION 2.2 IN OCTOBER 2011. The first Growing House that was designed to start with 1 bedroomed, then over time move to 2 … Continue reading →

FAMILY BANK’S GROWNG HOME CONCEPT SIMILARITIES WITH A4ARCHITECT.COM’S DIAMOND HOUSE CONCEPT

frank — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:51:05 +0000

FAMILY BANK’S GROWNG HOME CONCEPT SIMILARITIES WITH A4ARCHITECT.COM’S DIAMOND HOUSE CONCEPT. See Diamond House concept here http://feeds2.feedburner.com/real-estate-portal FAMILY BANK INTRODUCES THE GROWING HOME MORTGAGE On October 4, 2011,a mortgage product was released- ’GROWING HOME’. http://www.familybank.co.ke/Info/Family%20Bank%20Introduces%20the%20Growing%20Home%20Mortgage Family Bank Introduces the Growing … Continue reading →

1/8TH LAND -DEVELOPMENT FOR ONE BEDROOMED AND BEDSITTER FLATS-RENTAL.

frank — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:23:59 +0000

1/8TH LAND -DEVELOPMENT FOR ONE BEDROOMED AND BEDSITTER FLATS-RENTAL. Rental property is considered one of the most stable forms of investment since the risks are low and it offers a constant supply of income which increases annually. An eighth acre … Continue reading →

KIGALI BATSINDA ESTATE, KIGALI, RWANDA.

frank — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:47:25 +0000

KIGALI BATSINDA ESTATE, KIGALI, RWANDA. View KIGALI BATSINDA ESTATE in a larger map The Kigali Batsinda estate is located exactly 6.9 km from the United States of America Embassy in Kigali City. http://g.co/maps/zxrbz The project is located directly opposite the … Continue reading →

IDENTIFYING AN ARCHITECT IN KENYA.

frank — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:40:49 +0000

IDENTIFYING AN ARCHITECT IN KENYA. Identifying an architect in Kenya is simple. You can get a copy of the Yellow Pages or Directory and check out the Architects contacts page. Also,you can do a google search of which you will … Continue reading →

ONLINE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY SERVICE

frank — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 06:49:41 +0000

ONLINE ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTANCY SERVICE Online architectural consultancy service is whereby an Architect offers his/her services to the public through use of the internet to communicate and exchange information, including drawings. COMPUTERISATION. Currently, there is a lot of software that can … Continue reading →

How to Reduce Construction Costs

frank — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 09:22:57 +0000

A4ARCHITECT.COM HOW TO REDUCE CONSTRUCTION COSTS BY 32%

DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN.8,900 PER MONTH

frank — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:57:02 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN. Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera Currently, the majority of Kenyans/East Africans live in rental houses. To reduce this number so that majority live in their own homes, www.a4architect.com has come up … Continue reading →

WHY BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN KENYA.

frank — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 07:24:29 +0000

WHY BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN KENYA. In recent years we have had several buildings collapse in Kenya. Most notable are the below: January 2006-Building collapses in Nairobi CBD Ronald Ngala street. From COLLAPSED BUILDINGS http://www.communication.go.ke/content_images/accident_1.jpg October 2009-Building collapses in Kiambu town. … Continue reading →

CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT.

frank — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:14:59 +0000

CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT. 1. Architect. Provides Architectural drawings and construction technical details to be used by the rest of the consultants. 2. Project Manager Management of all the consultants and coordination of the total building project including … Continue reading →

CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT.

frank — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:41:34 +0000

CONSULTANTS REQUIRED IN A BUILDINGS PROJECT. 1. Architect. Architectural drawings and technical details. 2. Project Manager Management of all the consultants and coordination of the total building project including viability. 3. Quantity Surveyor. Advising on Cost control and providing a … Continue reading →

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS

frank — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:56:11 +0000

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS The Fort was built in the year 1593 A.D by the Portuguesse. At the main entrance, you will notice the use of arcs at the wall openings[doors]. These were used to give structural … Continue reading →

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS

frank — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:54:00 +0000

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS The Fort was built in the year 1593 A.D by the Portuguesse. From fort jesus At the main entrance, you will notice the use of arcs at the wall openings[doors]. These were used … Continue reading →

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOW, MIDDLE AND HIGH COST FINISHES IN CONSTRUCTION-KENYA

frank — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:42:11 +0000

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOW, MIDDLE AND HIGH COST FINISHES IN CONSTRUCTION-KENYA Construction costs in Kenya can be divided into 3 categories: Low, Middle and High cost . The main driver of this is the finishes. Generally, all building constructions are broken … Continue reading →

KENYAN HOUSING SECTOR-EFFECT OF NEW LOW COST CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS PREFBRICATED HOUSING

frank — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:27:54 +0000

KENYAN HOUSING SECTOR-EFFECT OF NEW LOW COST CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND METHODS PREFBRICATED HOUSING Prefabricated houses are buildings that are pre-made in the factory and transported to the site where they are bolted up together to form a complete house. Prefabricated … Continue reading →

THE DIAMOND HOUSE DESIGN-A PARADIGM SHIFT IN EAST AFRICAN ARCHITECTURE

frank — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:04:11 +0000

THE DIAMOND HOUSE DESIGN-A PARADIGM SHIFT IN EAST AFRICAN ARCHITECTURE ‘The mark of a great architectural design is its ability to influence a paradigm shift from the usual house design to a better design.’ Arch. Dr. Mburu-lecturer-JKUCAT The Diamond house … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:42:51 +0000

DIAMOND HOUSE BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The architectural firm of PRISM DESIGNS AFRICAS www.a4archtect.com has come up with a design to reduce the overall construction cost of the DIAMOND HOUSE by 32%. This design is achieved through … Continue reading →

APPROVAL OF BUILDING PLANS IN KENYA- KAJIADO COUNTY COUNCIL

frank — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:23:05 +0000

APPROVAL OF BUILDING PLANS IN KENYA- KAJIADO COUNTY COUNCIL. Approval of Building Plans is a process undertaken by a Government to ensure that buildings are constructed safe for human habitation and as per the Government’s planning control. For example, the … Continue reading →

10 ADVANTAGES OF USING DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:14:53 +0000

10 ADVANTAGES OF USING DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM INTRODUCTION From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The Diamond house plan design is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed by www.a4architect.com to offer the most efficient housing solutions to the … Continue reading →

frank — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:05:00 +0000

ADVANTAGES OF USING HAITI HOUSE PLAN BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM 1. It will be easier for potential home owners to be able to plan for construction funding and spending well since the Haiti House plan is standardized and uses unique construction cost … Continue reading →

THE DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN COSTS BREAKDOWN

frank — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 05:29:09 +0000

THE DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN COSTS BREAKDOWN INTRODUCTION From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The Diamond house plan design is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed by www.a4architect.com to offer the most efficient housing solutions to the people of Haiti … Continue reading →

frank — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 05:26:30 +0000

THE HAITI HOUSE PLAN COSTS BREAKDOWN The Haiti House Plan designed by a4architect.com offers the lowest cost available for construction of houses in Kenya. This is due to the Haiti House© construction technology that uses a holistic approach in reduction … Continue reading →

ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA-FLATS.

frank — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 13:25:07 +0000

ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA-FLATS. To get the estimated cost of construction for flats in Kenya, we will first need to identify the target market. The target market is divided into 3 classes 1. High income earners 2. Middle … Continue reading →

DEVELOPMENT OF BEDSITTERS ON 0.25 ACRE LAND

frank — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:20:53 +0000

DEVELOPMENT OF BEDSITTERS ON 0.25 ACRE LAND OPTION 1. MAXIMUM UNITS Floor area- 450m2. Number of units- 18. Estimated cost - 5,850,000.00 . Estimated rental income per month- 108000. From HAITI HOUSE FLAT ROOF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FEES inception- 0% – … Continue reading →

THE MOST EFFICIENT HOUSE IN KENYA. DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN

frank — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:48:08 +0000

THE MOST EFFICIENT HOUSE IN KENYA. DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera INTRODUCTION From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The Diamond house plan design is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed … Continue reading →

KURUWITU HOUSING ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

frank — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 04:24:59 +0000

KURUWITU HOUSING ESTATE DEVELOPMENT 29TH July 2011 DESIGN 1-HIGH DENSITY HOUSING PROJECT COST BREAKDOWN The Total Project cost is KES 3,217,371,680.00[construction, consultancy, marketing,bank interest] NET PROFITS The total sales are estimated as follows: Number of Houses: 1 Bedroomed: 164 units … Continue reading →

RED HILL GREENS ESTATE-RED HILL, LIMURU ROAD AUGUST 2011.

frank — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:02:22 +0000

RED HILL GREENS ESTATE-RED HILL, LIMURU ROAD AUGUST 2011. Red Hill Greens Estate is located only 25 km from Nairobi CBD and only 13 km from the Village Market Shopping Centre. The estate lies on a serene cool gently sloping … Continue reading →

THE URBAN AREAS AND CITIES BILL, 2011

frank — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:42:36 +0000

THE URBAN AREAS AND CITIES BILL, 2011 ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES Clause PART I—PRELIMINARY 1—Short title. 2—Interpretation. 3—Objects and purposes of the Act. PART II—CLASSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF URBAN AREAS AND CITIES 4—General classification of urban areas and cities. 5—Classification as … Continue reading →

SIMPLE LOW COST TRAFFIC JAM REDUCTION IN NAIROBI-A CASE STUDY OF LANGATA ROAD KWS TO BOMAS .s+

frank — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 05:26:24 +0000

SIMPLE LOW COST TRAFFIC JAM REDUCTION IN NAIROBI-A CASE STUDY OF LANGATA ROAD KWS TO BOMAS . The Nairobi traffic jam seems to increase by the day. The recent opening of the museum hill exchange has not cleared the Uhuru … Continue reading →

SWISS KNIFE HOUSE DESIGN BY A4ARCHITECT.

frank — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:15:14 +0000

SWISS KNIFE HOUSE DESIGN BY A4ARCHITECT. The Swiss Knife House design is aptly named after the Swiss army knife that comes with very many usages all wrapped in a single product. As the name suggests, this house comes as a … Continue reading →

20 Strange Sculptures (Part I)

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:30:56 +0000

By Village Mayor • Nov 17th, 2008 • Category: Art, Latest Post, The Best of Village of Joy I really hate people taking photos near the sculptures. When I was traveling around the Europe with my friends, I just couldn’t … Continue reading →

50 Strange Buildings of the World (Part III)

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:10:10 +0000

By Village Mayor • Jan 14th, 2009 • Category: Architecture, Latest Post, The Best of Village of Joy Hey folks! Firstly, I would like to say a big thanks for all of you who sent us strange, odd and unusual … Continue reading →

20 Unusual Churches (Part II)

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:19:43 +0000

By Village Mayor • Jan 6th, 2009 • Category: Architecture, Latest Post, The Best of Village of Joy Long time no see, my brothers and sisters! A lot of you guys were asking for a part II of Unusual Churches … Continue reading →

20 Unusual Churches (Part I)

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:16:30 +0000

By Village Mayor • Oct 25th, 2008 • Category: Architecture, Latest Post, The Best of Village of Joy CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR MORE…. Is there a God? This must be the most popular and most often asked question … Continue reading →

50 Strange Buildings of the World (Part II)

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:12:54 +0000

By Village Mayor • Oct 12th, 2008 • Category: Architecture, Latest Post CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW MORE…. This is the part II of the very popular list of 50 strange buildings which has been and is being … Continue reading →

50 Strange Buildings of the World

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:32:37 +0000

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW MORE PICTURES 50 Strange Buildings of the World By Village Mayor • Sep 4th, 2008 • Category: Architecture, Latest Post, The Best of Village of Joy This is the original list of 50 … Continue reading →

controversial sculptures

frank — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 05:36:57 +0000

Click the link below to view more images. Wikipedia: “David Černý (born December 15, 1967 in Prague) is a Czech sculptor whose works can be seen in many locations in Prague. His works tend to be controversial. He gained notoriety … Continue reading →

TIPS TO REDUCE COST OF CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS IN KENYA-DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN

frank — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:03:36 +0000

TIPS TO REDUCE COST OF CONSTRUCTING BUILDINGS IN KENYA Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera INTRODUCTION From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The Diamond house plan design is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed … Continue reading →

STONI ATHI GOLF PARK ESTATE

frank — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 08:58:37 +0000

STONI ATHI GOLF PARK ESTATE View Stoni Athi estate in a larger map “Live the Savannah Outdoors” Welcome to the Stoni Athi Golf Park Estate situated off Mombasa road and Namanga road at Stoni Athi. It comprises of 3,000 bungalows … Continue reading →

THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION BILL, 2011

frank — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:05:53 +0000

THE NATIONAL LAND COMMISSION BILL, 2011 ARRANGEMENT OF CLAUSES PART I:—PRELIMINARY 1—Short title and commencement 2—Interpretation 3—Standard of service by the Commission 4—Guiding principles PART 11:—ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMISSION 5—Composition, and qualification of members, of the Commission 6—Interview and short-listing … Continue reading →

ROOFING IN KENYA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:27:06 +0000

ROOFING IN KENYA QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera 1. How do roofing systems contribute to overall cost of buildings? On average, roofs including trusses and ceilings cost around 10% … Continue reading →

THE ROLE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT PRACTITIONERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA.

frank — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:40:03 +0000

THE ROLE OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT PRACTITIONERS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONSTITUTION OF KENYA. The new constitution clearly states that every person in Kenya has a right to adequate housing: Economic and social rights Section 43. (1) Every person has … Continue reading →

WHY THE LANGATA SOUTHERN BYPASS BUILDING COLLAPSED

frank — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:42:39 +0000

WHY THE LANGATA SOUTHERN BYPASS BUILDING COLLAPSED PICTURES OF THE RECENTLY [9/9/2011 @ 10.30 AM] COLLAPSED MATIGARI BUILDING ALONG THIKA ROAD NEAR MATHARE NORTH From MATIGARI MATHARE NORTH THIKA ROAD COLLAPSED BUILDING

THE SWISS KNIFE HOUSE DESIGN BY A4ARCHITECT.

frank — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:57:13 +0000

THE SWISS KNIFE HOUSE DESIGN BY A4ARCHITECT. As the name implies, this design behaves similar to the swiss army knife in that it has multiple uses all wrapped up in one. It begins with a 2 bedrroomed house which can … Continue reading →

H.E PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI’S SPEECH DURING THE 30th AGM OF SHELTER AFRIQUE BANK AT KICC, NAIROBI-14TH JUNE 2011. MORTGAGE FINANCE FOR INCREASED ACCESS TO HOUSING IN AFRICA.

frank — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 06:52:07 +0000

H.E PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI’S SPEECH DURING THE 30th AGM OF SHELTER AFRIQUE BANK AT KICC, NAIROBI-14TH JUNE 2011. MORTGAGE FINANCE FOR INCREASED ACCESS TO HOUSING IN AFRICA. Present: H.E PRESIDENT MWAI KIBAKI VICE PRESIDENT KALONZO MUSYOKA E.G.H, M.P MINISTER FOR … Continue reading →

How To Build A Raft Foundation In Silty Soils

frank — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 06:35:21 +0000

How To Build A Raft Foundation In Silty Soils Author: Andrew Karundu Silty soils are unstable and have very low safe bearing capacity. This means that they cannot safely carry foundations. Due to there unstable nature, different foundations are used. … Continue reading →

HOTEL AT AMBOSELI ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION

frank — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:29:53 +0000

HOTEL AT AMBOSELI ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION Reception, offices, and Lounge: Approximately 300m2. Estimated cost of construction including consultancy fees: KES 15,000,000. Bar: Approximately 100m2: Estimated cost of construction including consultancy fees: KES 5,000,000.00. Restaurant: Approximately 100m2: Estimated cost of … Continue reading →

JOINT VENTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSES FOR SALE IN KENYA

frank — Tue, 10 May 2011 05:15:42 +0000

JOINT VENTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSES FOR SALE IN KENYA Prism Designs Africa www.a4architect.com offers Joint Venture partnership with land owners in order to develop houses for sale within Kenya. This Joint Venture is financed by Shelter Afrique bank on … Continue reading →

HIGH COST HOUSING ESTATE IN NAIROBI

frank — Sat, 07 May 2011 05:48:16 +0000

BUSINESS PLAN FOR A HIGH COST HOUSING ESTATE IN NAIROBI BY www.a4architect.com. Land Value: 5.6m per acre. Number of acres=30 View various house designs here http://www.a4architect.com/house-plans/ I have given 25 different designs of 15 categories of sizes ranging from 100m2 … Continue reading →

HOW TO GET 100% FINANCING FOR YOUR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN KENYA.

frank — Fri, 06 May 2011 04:36:49 +0000

HOW TO GET 100% FINANCING FOR YOUR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN KENYA. Construction financing is a challenge to many land owners in Kenya. Many land owners and developers would like to construct houses for sale but the limitation usually comes … Continue reading →

HOW TO GET 100% FINANCING FOR YOUR HOUSING CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN KENYA.

frank — Fri, 06 May 2011 04:29:09 +0000

RESIDENTIAL AREAS ALONG MOMBASA ROAD PART 1:NAIROBI WEST TO SYOKIMAU AREA

frank — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:40:55 +0000

RESIDENTIAL AREAS ALONG MOMBASA ROAD PART 1:NAIROBI WEST TO SYOKIMAU AREA Mombasa road is among the most desired area by Nairobians as a residential area. Click here to view houses for sale along Mombasa road. This is because it offers … Continue reading →

SEPTIC TANK-KENYA

frank — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:01:23 +0000

SEPTIC TANK. A septic tank cures waste material through anaerobic respiration to eradicate he foul smell. Septic tanks are not waste storage devices. They are designed to hold the waste for a very short time [1 day]. After this, the … Continue reading →

KENYATTA ROAD ESTATE BUSINESS PLAN

frank — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 08:27:40 +0000

KENYATTA ROAD ESTATE BUSINESS PLAN Project: Residential Development in Kenya, Kenyatta road, Gatundu. Client: …………………………. Location: off Thika road, along Kenyatta road. FRONT VIEW MARCH 14th 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a project proposal for the construction of a high … Continue reading →

HOW TO REDUCE COST OF AQCUIRING NEW HOME IN KENYA.

frank — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:31:18 +0000

HOW TO REDUCE COST OF AQCUIRING NEW HOME IN KENYA. Recently, a study conducted by the World Bank on home ownership in Kenya revealed that a paltry 16,000 homes have been sold through mortgages since independence. This clearly shows that … Continue reading →

THE CHEAPEST LAND AROUND NAIROBI: NGONG& KANGUNDO ROAD

frank — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 08:25:12 +0000

THE CHEAPEST LAND AROUND NAIROBI: NGONG& KANGUNDO ROAD The cheapest lands around Nairobi are to be found in areas where there are proposals to build new roads by the Government. GREATER EASTERN BYPASS Areas where the Greater Eastern Bypass runs … Continue reading →

Parking Spaces As Real Estate Investments

frank — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:17:55 +0000

Parking Spaces As Real Estate Investments Author: Paula Cherrist One of the more unusual but sometimes profitable real estate investments is buying parking spaces. In every large city, including Chicago, there is always a need for parking and demand outpaces … Continue reading →

THE MOST EXPENSIVE LAND IN KENYA –RESIDENTIAL USE

frank — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:18:24 +0000

THE MOST EXPENSIVE LAND IN KENYA –RESIDENTIAL USE http://www.a4architect.com/land4sale/ The most expensive land in Kenya for residential use is to be found in Nairobi in areas such as Runda, Ridgeways, Muthaiga and Karen. In these zones, features such as many … Continue reading →

THE MOST EXPENSIVE LAND IN KENYA-COMMERCIAL USE

frank — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 07:17:37 +0000

THE MOST EXPENSIVE LAND IN KENYA-COMMERCIAL USE http://www.a4architect.com/land4sale/ The most expensive land in Kenya is in two categories 1. Commercial 2. Residential Commercial. The most expensive available land in Kenya for commercial purposes is located in the CBD. This is … Continue reading →

OFFICE BUILDINGS AROUND NAIROBI

frank — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:09:21 +0000

OFFICE BUILDINGS AROUND NAIROBI Office space around Nairobi CBD and its environs has become very scarce due to high demand. Currently, Nairobi CBD is experiencing 99% occupancy rates. CBD environs such as Westlands and Upper Hill are also experiencing the … Continue reading →

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING DESIGN-THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR

frank — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:07:32 +0000

ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING DESIGN-THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTOR The competitive edge in terms of gaining better occupancy rates and sales is design. The design of such a building should be unique and should serve its occupants well in terms of space needs. … Continue reading →

TYPES OF HOUSE STYLES DESIGNED BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM

frank — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 10:02:45 +0000

TYPES OF HOUSE STYLES DESIGNED BY WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM To ensure client’s tastes are fully met before the onset of construction, A4architect designs 3 different unit types to choose from. This will ensure that the project will fulfill a wide range of … Continue reading →

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT-ARCHITECT

frank — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:42:07 +0000

PRISM DESIGNS AFRICA www.a4architect.com Phone: +254 721 410684 prismafrica@yahoo.com info@a4architect.com MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made the ……. day of …………….. the year Two Thousand and Eleven between ………………………………………….. of P.O.BOX………………………………. (hereinafter called the CLIENT) on the one part … Continue reading →

COST OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FEES EAST AFRICA-HOTEL PROJECT

frank — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:12:46 +0000

COST OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN FEES EAST AFRICA-HOTEL PROJECT Architectural design fees are regulated by CAP 525 of the Laws of Kenya. The minimum amount of fees a Registered Architect should charge is 6 % of the total cost of the … Continue reading →

HOW TO OWN YOUR HOUSE IN KENYA. 3 EASY STEPS.

frank — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:53:52 +0000

HOW TO OWN YOUR HOUSE IN KENYA. 3 EASY STEPS. Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF The process of owning your house in Kenya is relatively easy. We have arranged … Continue reading →

INTERIOR DESIGN: OFFICES , RESTAURANTS, HOTELS AND RESIDENTIALS

frank — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 07:30:27 +0000

INTERIOR DESIGN: OFFICES , RESTAURANTS, HOTELS AND RESIDENTIALS ****Happy Valentines Day*** How an interior space is designed in the interior communicates strongly to the customers. Each particular space should be designed to communicate about the products or services that they … Continue reading →

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN UPPER HILL, NAIROBI

frank — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 09:24:02 +0000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN UPPER HILL, NAIROBI Land value is approximately KES 200,000,000 per acre=KES 50,000 per square meter. Assuming 50% ground coverage on construction for 10 floors, this will be approximately 2000m2 x 10 floors =20,000 m2. The fraction of … Continue reading →

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN WESTLANDS, NAIROBI

frank — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:27:35 +0000

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN WESTLANDS, NAIROBI Land value is approximately KES 200,000,000 per acre=KES 50,000 per square meter. Assuming 50% ground coverage on construction for 10 floors, this will be approximately 2000m2 x 10 floors =20,000 m2. The fraction of the … Continue reading →

BEST LAND PRICES AROUND NAIROBI, KENYA.PRICE KES 600,000 to KES 700,000 PER ACRE.KES 80,000 per 1/8th

frank — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 09:10:26 +0000

BEST LAND PRICES AROUND NAIROBI, KENYA.PRICE KES 600,000 to KES 700,000 PER ACRE. KES 80,000 per 1/8th Currently the best land value around Nairobi is to be found in the area between Mombasa road on one side, Kangundo road ,Eastern … Continue reading →

ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE VERSUS JUST ANOTHER BUILDING: UNLOCKING REAL ESTATE VALUE THROUGH DESIGN.

frank — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:37:26 +0000

ARCHITECTURAL MASTERPIECE VERSUS JUST ANOTHER BUILDING: UNLOCKING REAL ESTATE VALUE THROUGH DESIGN. An architectural masterpiece is a building that has been carefully designed by the architect to bring out a particular uniqueness. Buildings such as the Sydney Opera House constructed … Continue reading →

5 STEPS TO CONSTRUCTING YOUR DREAM HOUSE . THE DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN : 2 BEDROOMED:

frank — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:14:27 +0000

5 STEPS TO CONSTRUCTING YOUR DREAM HOUSE . THE DIAMOND HOUSE PLAN : 2 BEDROOMED: Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera INTRODUCTION The Diamond house plan is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed … Continue reading →

HOW TO REDUCE CONSTRUCTION COST BY OVER 200%. PART 2. SUPERSTRUCTURE[Walling, Doors, Windows, Roof]

frank — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:39:11 +0000

HOW TO REDUCE CONSTRUCTION COST BY OVER 200%. Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera PART 2. SUPERSTRUCTURE[Walling, Doors, Windows, Roof] From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF INTRODUCTION The Diamond house plan is inspired by the Botswana … Continue reading →

HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN DESIGN OF A HOUSE FOR SALE COMPARED TO A RENTAL HOUSE

frank — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 06:59:50 +0000

HOW TO CHOOSE BETWEEN DESIGN OF A HOUSE FOR SALE COMPARED TO A RENTAL HOUSE From HAITI HOUSE FLAT ROOF Before design works commence, check with the local Authority Planning department to find out how many levels are allowable for … Continue reading →

HOW TO SUBDIVIDE 1 ACRE OF LAND IN KENYA FOR HOUSING PURPOSES.

frank — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:44:34 +0000

HOW TO SUBDIVIDE 1 ACRE OF LAND IN KENYA FOR HOUSING PURPOSES. There are 2 methods to subdivide 1 acre of Land in Kenya. Method 1.Surveyor. This method you use a land surveyor to subdivide the land into 1/8th acre … Continue reading →

5 STEPS TO ACQUIRING YOUR DREAM HOUSE IN KENYA

frank — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 12:13:05 +0000

5 STEPS TO ACQUIRING YOUR DREAM HOUSE IN KENYA 1. Acquire your land You can check online for available land in your areas of choice anywhere in Kenya here. Common plot sizes in Kenya are 33 feet by 66 feet, … Continue reading →

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT-CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

frank — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:09:47 +0000

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT THIS JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT (“Agreement”), made and entered into as of this _____ day of _____, 20___, by and between __________of __________ (“_”) and __________ of __________ (“_”). ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS 1.01 Business Purpose. The business … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE NAIROBI- SUPERIOR BUILDING FINISHES

frank — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:10:33 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE NAIROBI- SUPERIOR BUILDING FINISHES Greenville estate located in Nairobi boasts of superior building finishes. These finishes have been carefully selected by the Architects to ensure that they offer the best performance and value to home owners. EXTERNAL WALLING. … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE NAIROBI- PERFECT HOME AND OFFICE

frank — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 09:27:45 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE NAIROBI- PERFECT HOME AND OFFICE Greenville estate offers practical 3 bedroom residential maisonette units at an affordable price. Advantages include: 1. Abilitiy to separate the 3 bed roomed maisonettes into two different 1 bedroomed units each with its … Continue reading →

THE GREENVILLE HOUSE PLAN: 3 BEDROOMED MAISONETTE THAT CAN BE EASILY CONVERTED TO 2 SEPARATE 1 BEDROOMED UNITS.

frank — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 07:36:40 +0000

THE GREENVILLE HOUSE PLAN: 3 BEDROOMED MAISONETTE THAT CAN BE EASILY CONVERTED TO 2 SEPARATE 1 BEDROOMED UNITS. The Greenville house plan has been designed by the firm of www.a4architect.com. The typical unit comprises of a 3 bedroom maisonette with … Continue reading →

EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES FOR TALL BUILDINGS

frank — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:29:03 +0000

EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES FOR TALL BUILDINGS Exterior wall finishes for tall buildings are a very important part of the building. They are responsible for giving the building its uniqueness among other factors such as shape. They are also very critical … Continue reading →

How to Demolish a Building after a Disaster-Earthquake.

frank — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 06:04:18 +0000

How to Demolish a Building after a Disaster-Earthquake. Building demolition has become common now that cases of building collapse due to natural causes such as earthquakes and man-made causes such as poor workmanship are beginning to show up more commonly. … Continue reading →

HOW TO ESTABLISH YOUR PLOT BOUNDARIES. THE MLOLONGO CHAIN SAW MASSACRE-

frank — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 07:30:14 +0000

HOW TO ESTABLISH YOUR PLOT BOUNDARIES. THE MLOLONGO CHAIN SAW MASSACRE- Actors: Main Actor: Mlolongo town building owners Other Actors: Ministry of Lands. Ministry of Roads. Location: Mlolongo town. From Drop Box Mlolongo town is located along Mombasa road, 15 … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT Lead-Paint Hazard Bill

frank — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:51:30 +0000

Based on the U.S.A Government Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992–Title X Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Bill of 2010—A4ARCHITECT Lead-Paint Hazard Bill DRAFT BILL 10th Parliament, Republic of Kenya October 2010 SEC. 1001. SHORT TITLE. This title … Continue reading →

A4ARCHITECT Wood Products BILL 2010

frank — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:37:12 +0000

Based on the U.S.A Government Formaldehyde Standards for Composite Wood Products ACT 2010 DRAFT BILL 10th Parliament of the Republic of Kenya October 2010 An Act To reduce the emissions of formaldehyde from composite wood products, and for other purposes. … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE-NAIROBI . GREEN ARCHITECTURE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE.

frank — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:09:47 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE-NAIROBI . GREEN ARCHITECTURE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. Maisonette Units: 3 Bed roomed Maisonette-KES 3,950,000 I Bedroomed Unit -1,975,000 Maisonette Units: 3 Bed roomed [2 bedrooms ensuite] -KES 3,950,000[phase 1 only]. I Bedroomed Unit-KES 1,975,000. The Maisonette has been … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE, MOMBASA ROAD, NAIROBI. Superior design that lets you Rent out the space you are not using in your home.

frank — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 06:37:03 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE, MOMBASA ROAD, NAIROBI. PROJECT SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER HOUSES FOR SALE Superior design that lets you Rent out the space you are not using in your home. 3 Bed roomed [2 bedrooms ensuite] -KES 3,950,000[phase … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE-SYOKIMAU. BUY AT KES 4,950,000

frank — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 08:08:35 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE-SYOKIMAU. BUY AT KES 4,950,000 PROJECT SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER HOUSES FOR SALE 3 Bed roomed [2 bedrooms ensuite] -KES 4,950,000[phase 1 only]. I Bedroomed Unit-KES 1,975,000. The Maisonette has been designed to be easily converted … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE-SYOKIMAU-KES 4,950,000 per unit.

frank — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:01:29 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE-SYOKIMAU-KES 4,950,000 per unit. PROJECT SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER HOUSES FOR SALE 3 Bed roomed [2 bedrooms ensuite] -KES 4,950,000[phase 1 only]. I Bedroomed Unit-KES 2,975,000. The Maisonette has been designed to be easily converted into … Continue reading →

GREENVILE ESTATE SYOKIMAU MOMBASA ROAD

frank — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:23:41 +0000

THE GREENVILLE ESTATE PROJECT PROJECT SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER HOUSES FOR SALE The project comprises of 10 No. residential maisonette units for Sale at Syokimau, less than 1km off Mombasa Road. 3 Bed roomed [2 bedrooms ensuite] … Continue reading →

GREENVILLE ESTATE-LUXURIOUS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ALONG MOMBASA ROAD-SYOKIMAU

frank — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 06:51:03 +0000

GREENVILLE ESTATE-LUXURIOUS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY ALONG MOMBASA ROAD-SYOKIMAU PROJECT SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER HOUSES FOR SALE By Architect Francis Gichuhi Kamau 3 Bed roomed [2 bedrooms ensuite] -KES 3,950,000[phase 1 only]. I Bedroomed Unit-KES 1,975,000. The Maisonette has … Continue reading →

GREEN ARCHITECTURE: SOUTH EAST COMMERCIAL PARK:HOW THE NEW EXTENSION OF NAIROBI CBD CAN BE DESIGNED TO BECOME ‘GREEN’.

frank — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:26:27 +0000

GREEN ARCHITECTURE: SOUTH EAST COMMERCIAL PARK:HOW THE NEW EXTENSION OF NAIROBI CBD CAN BE DESIGNED TO BECOME ‘GREEN’. By Arch. Francis Gichuhi CLICK HERE TO VIEW CITY PICTURES South East Commercial Park, formerly known as Muthurwa along Landhies Roadin Nairobi … Continue reading →

HOW TO REDUCE CONSTRUCTION COST BY OVER 50% AND STILL MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY: PART 1:FOUNDATIONS

frank — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 06:03:24 +0000

HOW TO REDUCE CONSTRUCTION COST BY OVER 50% AND STILL MAINTAIN HIGH QUALITY: PART 1:FOUNDATIONS By Frank Gichuhi Construction material cost has been steadily increasing over the years. 5 years ago, the average construction cost in Nairobi for a medum … Continue reading →

NEW HIGHRISE DEVELOPMENTS ALONG JOGOO ROAD-MAKONGENI, JERICHO, JERUSALEM,KARIOKOR,ZIWANI,BAHATI. NAIROBI-GREEN CITY IN THE SUN

frank — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 08:30:19 +0000

NEW HIGHRISE DEVELOPMENTS ALONG JOGOO ROAD-MAKONGENI, JERICHO, JERUSALEM,KARIOKOR,ZIWANI,BAHATI. NAIROBI-GREEN CITY IN THE SUN The Kenyan Government recently approved for the demolition of dilapidated estates in Eastlands to pave way for high-rise residential units[source: NATION NEWSPAPERS KENYA] Currently, these estates accomodate … Continue reading →

HOME ENERGY MONITORING-DELIVERED BY GOOGLE

frank — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:51:30 +0000

HOME ENERGY MONITORING-DELIVERED BY GOOGLE STORY FROM SPRINGWSE NEWSLETTER Reducing energy consumption is clearly a global imperative, but before one can reduce it helps to know how much one is already consuming. Targeting the 40 million “smart meters” now in … Continue reading →

SOLAR PANELS SHAPED LIKE CLAY ROOF TILES

frank — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:37:40 +0000

SOLAR PANELS SHAPED LIKE CLAY ROOF TILES- SPRINGWISE NEWSLETTER From Recently Updated Converting to solar energy means covering a roof in unsightly solar panels. Not necessarily: Philadelphia company SRS Energy has developed the Solé Power Tile, a roof tile designed … Continue reading →

GREENER BRICKS MADE FROM COWDUNG

frank — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:35:13 +0000

22 May 2009 GREENER BRICKS MADE FROM COWDUNG- SPRINGWISE NEWSLETTER From Recently Updated We’ve covered the value of worm poop, and now it’s time for the merits of cow dung to come to the fore. EcoFaeBrick turns cattle waste into … Continue reading →

SELECTING ROOFING MATERIAL FOR YOUR HOUSE IN KENYA

frank — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:10:25 +0000

SELECTING ROOFING MATERIAL FOR YOUR HOUSE IN KENYA Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera There are various factors that determine which kind of roof to use for your house. CLIMATE In hot desert-like climates where … Continue reading →

NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION: AFRICA:THE SLEEPING GIANT IN THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORLD

frank — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:23:36 +0000

NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION: AFRICA:THE SLEEPING GIANT IN THE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION WORLD As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. Now that Globalisation is here with us, Africans will need to up their game in construction methodology … Continue reading →

FORT JESUS, MOMBASA,KENYA: A CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY ANALYSIS

frank — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:21:01 +0000

PREFABRICATED HOUSES AND REDUCTION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST REDUCTION IN KENYA

frank — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:32:08 +0000

PREFABRICATED HOUSES IN KENYA AND REDUCTION OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION COST REDUCTION Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera * why is the use of pre-fab panels rising in kenya? This is because with the onset of … Continue reading →

INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE.

frank — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 18:16:11 +0000

INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE. Real Estate is one of the best ways to invest your hard-earned funds since land is a limited resource and as long as the world’s population keeps rising, land will continue to appreciate in value. A … Continue reading →

How to Buy Land for a Manufactured Home

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:52:09 +0000

Considerations When Buying Land for Your Next Home

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:50:30 +0000

By: charles gueli Considerations for finding and buying land for a new home are mind boggling. That’s why 80% of the people wanting to build a new home, buy from a developer or builder. But if you have adventure in … Continue reading →

The 8 Golden Rules for Buying a Building Lot. How you can avoid common mistake many people make buying land

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:49:20 +0000

By: Kelly Peterson The 8 Golden Rules for Buying a Building Lot. How you can avoid common mistake many people make buying land. We often have come across someone who has recently purchased their lot and then ask us standard … Continue reading →

Guide on How to Buy Land

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:48:21 +0000

By: Maria Some home buyers would rather buy land to build their ideal homes in. In fact, there is something about purchasing vacant parcels that appeals to people who want to construct their homes in their own pace and budget. … Continue reading →

Why Is There Interest in Buying Land?

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:47:26 +0000

By: Russell Ward Many years ago I went to auto auction with my local dealer. There was a sea of cars as far as the eye could see. So which one do I choose? Before I arrived, I looked at … Continue reading →

Facts about Buying Land – The Tips to Making a Remarkable Purchase

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:46:23 +0000

By: Maria Buying land is surely as valuable as home purchase which is everybody’s dream and ultimate desire. However, those who plan to buy land need to consider more things than just simply finding the perfect dream house for him … Continue reading →

What to Look for When Buying Land

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:45:16 +0000

By: Melanie Click When buying land to build a house on, you need to first look at your ideal location, but be sure it is truly ideal. If you intend to stay there until the children are grown up, does … Continue reading →

Guidelines for Buying Land

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:44:30 +0000

By: Dave Simpson Like a house, buying land can be a very stressful business, unless you follow certain guidelines. I aim, in this short article, to give you some tips to make the whole experience of buying land as smooth … Continue reading →

Property in South Africa – Guide to Buying Property in South Africa

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:37:43 +0000

By: Les Calvert There are no restrictions on foreign nationals investing or buying real estate in South Africa. Indeed, for generations, foreign nationals have been very active in the real estate market in South Africa. As will be discussed more … Continue reading →

Re-Colonization Of Africa Through Buying Agricultural Land: Wealthy Nations And Their Multinationals On The Rampage

frank — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:36:19 +0000

By: Akinyi AFRICA’S WILLED RECOLONISATION By Akinyi Princess of K’Orinda-Yimbo The global food crisis of 2007/2008 that triggered riots from Cape to Cairo and from Senegal to Haiti made governments and their agriculturally-engaged companies to get on the saddle and … Continue reading →

Watch Safaricom Sevens Rugby Online Live

frank — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 12:32:47 +0000

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Flourishing real estate investment opportunity in Kisumu

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:20:46 +0000

By: Samuel Njihia The construction boom at Riat Hills in Kisumu, Kenya, is transforming the property market in the lakeside city. Residential property developers are rapidly changing the face of the little known Riat Hills into a palatial estate. Situated … Continue reading →

Rwanda, “The Land of a Thousand Hills”

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:07:39 +0000

Everyone has heard of the Rwandan Mountain Gorillas and they remain the country’s prime attraction, however Rwanda has amazing natural scenic beauty plus unique flora and fauna in her three National Parks. Classic African savanna is the main attraction of … Continue reading →

Kenya Real Estate – To Buy Or To Build A House?

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:06:05 +0000

Kenya real estate opportunities are enormous. Buying a Home: Some people choose this option as they consider it to be hassle free. This means that you will not stress out on identifying a plot of land or finding professional builders, … Continue reading →

Kenya Real Estate – Top 5 Common Pitfalls to Avoid

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:04:48 +0000

Kenya real estate investments need not be complicated. Follow the rules and you will not fall into traps that others have. This is what you need to avoid. Do not buy a house before you see it: Sometimes, your sales … Continue reading →

Nairobi Kenya Landmarks & Attractions – Top Landmarks Nairobi

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:03:20 +0000

Nairobi Kenya Landmarks & Attractions – Top Landmarks Nairobi Nairobi Southern Outskirts The suburbs to the south of Nairobi, while still technically within the city limits, bear little resemblance to the urban sprawl of the capital. Inhabited mainly by white … Continue reading →

Kenya Real Estate – Top 6 Things to Consider Before You Buy a Piece of Land

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 16:02:03 +0000

Kenya Real Estate – Top 6 Things to Consider Before You Buy a Piece of Land Kenya real estate investment offers you numerous options. Buying land is one of the, Here are some factors that you need to look into … Continue reading →

Zuri Group Plans Rs 700Cr Investment In Hotels, Realty

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:53:20 +0000

By: zameensapna Zuri Group Global, which is present in the high-end hotel, real estate and floricul- ture sectors, has announced plans to invest Rs 700 crore in hospitality and real estate ventures. Zuri will invest Rs 400 crore in setting … Continue reading →

Investors know what’s happening in Nairobi, Kenya

frank — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:52:15 +0000

By: aaron If you are a Real Estate investor in Kenya, it pays to keep your eyes on what’s happening in your local area. Just take Nairobi for example, prices of land in Karen or Riverside often out way the … Continue reading →

LUXURIOUS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY-MLOLONGO, MOMBASA ROAD

frank — Mon, 31 May 2010 08:20:44 +0000

LUXURIOUS RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY-MLOLONGO, MOMBASA ROAD Click below for Free Youtube Movie Downloaders Firefox. Internet Explorer Opera This Housing Project offers 87 houses with 2 types of units to choose from: Gold & Diamond. From Housing Estate, Mlolongo, Mombasa Road The … Continue reading →

FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT SOUTH EAST COMMERCIAL PARK, NAIROBI CBD

frank — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:29:39 +0000

FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AT SOUTH EAST COMMERCIAL PARK, NAIROBI CBD From Nairobi CBD Project: Hotel Development in Kenya, Nairobi-CBD-South East Commercial Park. Client: Mr. J M Location: Nairobi CBD South East Commercial Park. APRIL 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This … Continue reading →

LAND FOR SALE IN NAIROBI CBD SOUTH EAST COMMERCIAL PARK, NAIROBI.

frank — Tue, 04 May 2010 04:19:24 +0000

LAND FOR SALE IN NAIROBI CBD View Flotilla May 2010 in a larger map SOUTH EAST COMMERCIAL PARK, NAIROBI. From Nairobi CBD South East Commercial Park is located within Nairobi CBD and has over 140 plots available for sale to … Continue reading →

Tips To Help You Buy Investment Multi-Family Apartments

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:59:01 +0000

By: Rudy Silva Multi-family Apartments are among the most profitable real estate investments to make today as they promise long-term returns. Irrespective of its type—whether it is townhomes, condos, luxury apartments or lakes apartments, Multifamily Investment will never be out … Continue reading →

Are You Think Of Investing In Multi-family Apartments?

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:51:54 +0000

By: Rss41 Multi-family Apartments are among the most profitable real estate investments to make today as they promise long-term returns. Irrespective of its type—whether it is townhomes, condos, luxury apartments or lakes apartments, Multifamily Investment will never be out in … Continue reading →

Serviced Apartments – A New Culture in Accommodation

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:50:58 +0000

By: Alex Pets Hospitality Sector is among one of the fastest growing sector nowadays. The credit goes to increasing travel, tourism, and globalization of business and commerce. Apart from the regular tourists, a majority of travelers are business executives travelling … Continue reading →

It’s the Era of Gated Residential Complexes. Bangalore Awakens!

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:46:23 +0000

It’s the Era of Gated Residential Complexes. Bangalore Awakens! Author: Sunil Khattri The growth of Information Technology has presented the city with unique challenges. Ideological clashes sometimes occur between the city’s IT moguls, who demand an improvement in the city’s … Continue reading →

Serviced Apartments – A New Culture in Accommodation

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:46:18 +0000

Serviced Apartments – A New Culture in Accommodation Author: Alex Pets Hospitality Sector is among one of the fastest growing sector nowadays. The credit goes to increasing travel, tourism, and globalization of business and commerce. Apart from the regular tourists, … Continue reading →

Choosing The Perfect Home For You

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:41:14 +0000

Choosing The Perfect Home For You Author: Deirdre Gonzales What is the best philippines homes for your preference? Choosing a house should always depend on your own preference. If you’re a non-married, working person, then a house near or inside … Continue reading →

Latest Industry Trends for Buying Commercial, Residential Properties in Ncr

frank — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:36:43 +0000

Latest Industry Trends for Buying Commercial, Residential Properties in Ncr Author: Matinez Gurgaon, the national capital region of India, being of sought-after importance is now the most demanding place for residents and corporates alike. Over the years it has been … Continue reading →

Project: Hotel Development in Kenya Proposal, Nairobi-CBD-

frank — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:29:22 +0000

WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM From Nairobi CBD Project: Hotel Development in Kenya, Nairobi-CBD-. Client: Mr. I.O From Nairobi CBD Location: Nairobi CBD. From Nairobi CBD APRIL 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a project proposal for the construction of a middle class Hotel on … Continue reading →

Container Homes Are Ecological & Sustainable

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:47:42 +0000

Have you ever considered looking into shipping container homes? If the answer is yes, then you are in for a real surprise. For starters, shipping container homes are the most environmentally stable and sound form of home development on the … Continue reading →

Container Homes – Are You Looking Into One?

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:46:05 +0000

Shipping container houses should be very secure for one big reason. In case there is a high home robbery rate in your area. Now don’t be scared, it’s when you leave the home that it gets robbed. Every Country around … Continue reading →

The Container Streamlines Freight Movement (and Can Become Offices, Shops and Houses)

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:41:25 +0000

By: Sam Bullman We mean the shipping container here, not beer kit container. The 20 feet shipping container, 20′x8′x8.5′ in size, can accommodate a mobile dwelling unit, with beds and furniture that fold into the wall, for example. Shipping containers … Continue reading →

Shipping Container Construction: One Solution to Affordable Housing

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:39:57 +0000

By: Lynn Bulmer The problem of affordable housing has been a problem in many areas of the world for a long time, even before our current economic turn for the worse happened along. To combat this problem and also to … Continue reading →

How to Choose Steel Shipping Containers Conversion Service?

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:38:10 +0000

By: Rosie Cubbin With the help of container conversion service, used steel shipping container can be used for many applications. It is so strong and durable that after using it in the field of export and import, we can again … Continue reading →

Shipping Container Sales & Hire Australia Wide Service

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:36:52 +0000

By: Bryan Effingham Sick of paying heaps for storage of your goods both for business and home storage. Shipping Container storage may be your option. Look around ask your freinds and family for use of a small area on their … Continue reading →

Uses of Used Shipping Containers

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:35:42 +0000

By: Rosie Cubbin Shipping containers are mainly used to carry goods from one place to another. But now it also uses to make many things. There are various ways to uses of used shipping containers like for accommodation, storage and … Continue reading →

Top 5 Reasons To Build A Shipping Container Home

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:34:42 +0000

By: Hank Steele Shipping container homes are the latest trend in eco-friendly building. Since cargo containers are plentiful and cheap, there is no lack of good construction material to build your unique dream home. But is a shipping container home … Continue reading →

Why Shipping Container Houses are Better Choices Than Traditional Houses

frank — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:33:52 +0000

By: Rosie Cubbin New Trends in Home Building The 21st century is seeing some new home designing and building ideas around the world. There is a new trend to make homes comfortable, eco-friendly as well as cost-effective. Alternative building materials … Continue reading →

STANDARD TENDER DOCUMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF WORKS (BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS)CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

frank — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:02:17 +0000

STANDARD TENDER DOCUMENT FOR PROCUREMENT OF WORKS (BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED CIVIL ENGINEERING WORKS) INTRODUCTION 1.10 This standard tender document for procurement of works has been prepared for use by procuring entities in Kenya in the procurement of works (i.e. Buildings … Continue reading →

Plug n Play House. 2 bedroomed.

frank — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 05:32:10 +0000

Plug n Play House. This is a 2 bed roomed house developed and designed by A4architect that revolutionizes provision of housing in East Africa. Plug n Play Holiday House The house is designed from a 20 or 40 foot container … Continue reading →

How to Lay Hardcore Under Concrete Floor Beds

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:30:38 +0000

How to Lay Hardcore Under Concrete Floor Beds Hardcore is the material put under floors. It is used as a sub base after building the foundation wall to make up levels before casting the ground floor concrete slab. The recommended … Continue reading →

How to Design a House

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:27:58 +0000

How to Design a House Its important that the developer of a building have an idea of the various requirements of the building code if you are to design a house. The size of the rooms should be considered at … Continue reading →

How to Do Cost Planning During Construction

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:27:03 +0000

How to Do Cost Planning During Construction Cost planning in construction is necessary since building a house is a very expensive thing to do and any mistakes can be very costly to the client. Its very important to know how … Continue reading →

How to To Make Approximate Quantities in Construction Costing

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:26:12 +0000

How to To Make Approximate Quantities in Construction Costing When a developer intends to build after the design stage its time to make approximate quantities. This is by far the most accurate method of costing a project. This method of … Continue reading →

How to Fix Rain Water Gutters

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:25:16 +0000

How to Fix Rain Water Gutters Rain water gutters are used to collect and drain water from the roofs. These can be used to harvest water from he roof into a storage tank. This water can be used as a … Continue reading →

How to Select a House Design and the Factors to Consider

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:24:04 +0000

How to Select a House Design and the Factors to Consider When a developer agrees that its possible to build, several factors to be considered when selecting a suitable house plan. This include the land location, the topography, whether it … Continue reading →

How to Build Parapet Walls on a Concrete Flat Roof

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:22:35 +0000

Parapet walls are built on concrete flat roofs. The height of the walls is three to four feet high. They are built on the edge to secure the flat roof. This is done to protect people from falling off the … Continue reading →

How to Lay a Traditional Reed Roof

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:21:32 +0000

Reeds are weaved and used in basket making. However they can also be used for roofing. These are traditional roofing materials in some cultures of the world communities. The reed roofs are done in restaurants or homes in coastal towns. … Continue reading →

How to Build an External Stair For a Raised Ground Floor

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:20:30 +0000

How to Build an External Stair For a Raised Ground Floor An external staircase is used to access the raised ground floor. This floor is raised due to terrain or design. The steps are formed from the ground to the … Continue reading →

How to Inspect a New House For Defects As a Home Owner

frank — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 08:57:50 +0000

How to Inspect a New House For Defects As a Home Owner As a new home owner, a building should be inspected thoroughly for defects. This should be done when being handed over the unit by the developer. It is … Continue reading →

Estimate for Cement, Sand, Ballast in concrete slab:How to Calculate Amount of Aggregates in Concrete

frank — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:52:46 +0000

How to Calculate Amount of Aggregates in Concrete Aggregates in concrete are the different materials mixed with cement and then water is added to make consistent paste.This paste is what is called concrete excluding reinforcement steel. Concrete is what is … Continue reading →

Where are the Best Luxury Hotels in Uganda?

frank — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:16:09 +0000

Author: Twinomugisha Charles Uganda being a landlocked country and with its bad record in late 1970th and early 80th, many people will not belief that there are many luxury hotels in such a country. But to assure you, Uganda is … Continue reading →

Tips to Comfortable Accommodation Facilities in and Around Bwindi National Park in Uganda:

frank — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:14:56 +0000

Author: Twinomugisha Charles It has never been easy to find accommodation in and around Bwindi national park in south western Uganda as it is today. Many people have embarked on the construction on Camping sites, Executive Hotels and Safari Lodges … Continue reading →

Uganda Gorilla safaris

frank — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:13:21 +0000

By: James Muchina Day One: Morning departure for the south with stops at the craft village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country referred … Continue reading →

Do You Know Who You are Working With When it Comes to Uganda Real Estate Agency and Property Management?

frank — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:11:51 +0000

By: Twinomugisha Charles Uganda real estate dealer say “better to be paying towards your own equity (ownership) than into your landlord’s pocket”. From an investment point of view, that is generally true—most people who buy a home develop vastly greater … Continue reading →

Uganda, the Home of Gorilla Safaris and Primates

frank — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:09:09 +0000

By: Kisaakye With a belief by some historians that human kind started and evolved in East Africa, it’s not surprising that Uganda, a destination in this region is prominent for being a habitat to the great primates. By description, Primates … Continue reading →

Guide to Varieties of Accommodation Facilities in Uganda That are Beyond Imagination:

frank — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:08:26 +0000

By: Twinomugisha Charles As a country in the middle of the continent of Africa, very few people will not believe that accommodation in Uganda is of the highest class in the whole of the East African region. Many Visitors and … Continue reading →

Makmende Phenomenon – Social Media Marketing Does It Again For A Kenyan Website

frank — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:26:14 +0000

By: Stephen This issue of residing up country has completely embarrassed me. I realized this when my friend from the US asked me what is Makmende. First of all I thought she was trying to insult me, only to realize … Continue reading →

How To Build The Home You Have Been Dreaming About: Making A House Plan

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:54:58 +0000

By: Ashton Renderly Planning to build a house is surely an exciting endeavor in anyone’s life. It is a major step throughout the course of a lifetime, one of the milestones that most hardworking people look forward to. Being a … Continue reading →

Top 10 Things to Consider in a New House Plan

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:53:43 +0000

By: Todd Fratzel Seeing that I have recently finished building our new home I thought I’d share some insights into the design of a new home. There are many new house plans available today and the sky’s the limit on … Continue reading →

How to Choose a Stock House Plan

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:52:01 +0000

By: Kevin Carden Shopping for a house plan is not as simple as it may seem. When confronted by tens of thousands of different house plans available, it is easy to get overwhelmed. It is important to narrow your choices … Continue reading →

Small House Plans

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:51:16 +0000

By: Cliff James Small house plans are small home plans or floor plans. Small house plans are popular but are not a style of home. Small house plans make sense for many people and families because they are more affordable. … Continue reading →

Building a House: House Plans

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:50:11 +0000

By: Clint Jhonson If you can get the genuine chance to build your own house, you have to be perfectly aware of the importance of the home plans. Planning your home in a correct manner is highly important and your … Continue reading →

A Luxury House Plan Enables You to Save Considerable Amounts of Your Labor

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:49:24 +0000

By: Muna wa Wanjiru Luxury house plans are bound to be special as they are aimed at satisfying your flamboyant artistic whimsies. A luxury house plan is defined by total building environment such as house planning, design pattern, landscape architecture … Continue reading →

Factors That Influence the Design of Ranch House Plans

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:48:15 +0000

By: Muna wa Wanjiru A ranch house plans is a combination of both traditional and practical approach to house design. Most ranch houses are constructed with large garages that are attached along with deeply set eaves and low-level gable roofs. … Continue reading →

Affordable House Plans

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:46:30 +0000

Author: Tomislav Miklec So now you have decided to build a home of your own. After the lengthy process of securing the land, financial resources, as well as other necessary permits, how do you go about building your dream home? … Continue reading →

Why Buy Stock House Plans Vs. Custom?

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:45:00 +0000

By: Kevin Carden When a person begins the process of building a new house, there are many different aspects that need to be addressed including: where to build, what size home to build, what features to include, what items are … Continue reading →

Cool House Plans That Can Make a House Look Spacious

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:42:42 +0000

By: Muna wa Wanjiru Renovating, designing and even constructing a house is a skillful job. The look of the house after the construction or the renovation plays a very important role in satisfying the minds which have worked for it. … Continue reading →

House Plans and Home Plans That Help You Get Your Dream House

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:41:32 +0000

By: Muna wa Wanjiru A house plans can be called as works of art, which are based on several design fundamentals such as art, science, and designing of buildings. A house plan is defined by total building environment such as … Continue reading →

The Function and Importance of House Plans

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:38:59 +0000

By: Art Gib House plans outline the design you need for building a home before construction even begins. They are useful for planning your space, setting a budget and scheduling construction. Most contemporary house designers use web resources in streamlining … Continue reading →

10 Questions To Ask Your Designer Before Buying A House Plan

frank — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:38:04 +0000

By: sumeetha Gowda Guest author, Joe Ahmann, owner of Ahmann Design Inc, has kindly written this article to help you in your house plan search. So you’ve bought your home lot and you’re ready to by the perfect house plan, … Continue reading →

Residential Development in Kenya, Nairobi. Feasibility Study

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:03:33 +0000

WWW.A4ARCHITECT.COM Project: Residential Development in Kenya, Nairobi. Client: Mr. E.O. Location: Syokimau, Mavoko Municipality, Mombassa Road. MARCH 2010 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a project proposal for the construction of a middle class residential estate on a parcel of land situated … Continue reading →

Kit Home Designs — 10 Tips To Getting It Right

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:34:57 +0000

By: Bill Kerr Many design features need to be taken into consideration when looking at home design. Kit homes make the process easier with layouts you can customise and advice to help you make informed decisions. Here are ten design … Continue reading →

Roto Roof Windows From Jas Timber

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:33:59 +0000

By: William Stones 435 / 647 / 735 / 846 Series Roto Roof Windows Timber, Oak & PVC Roto Roof Windows We would like to invite you to a ROTO ROOF WINDOW DEMONSTRATION DAYon Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st March - from … Continue reading →

Prepare For Painting The Exteriors Of The House

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:32:50 +0000

By: Jerzy Roald If you hire professional painting contractors then they will take care of everything that is required for painting the house. They are well versed and experienced and another advantage is that there are many high and unreachable … Continue reading →

Four Reasons To Choose Bi-Fold Doors

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:31:33 +0000

By: remie lund Having a home makeover is the perfect chance to add some unique features to your home. Adding bi-fold doors to your property can make it more coveted and add value to your home. Aesthetically Pleasing-Bi-fold doors … Continue reading →

How To Choose The Right Home Improvement Contractor

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:30:42 +0000

By: professional Remodeling your home can be a daunting task. However, this task becomes a little less daunting with the help of a knowledgeable and skilled professional contractor who can not only guide you in the right direction, but also … Continue reading →

Roof Repairs – Waiting Could Get Costly!

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:29:57 +0000

By: renee1436 Roof Repairs – Waiting Could Get Costly! If your roof appears like it requires replacement you should get it done. Replacing <a href=”http://www.minneapolisroofing.org”>roofing</a> is something like a haircut. Have you ever delayed obtaining a hair cut? 1 week … Continue reading →

12X12 Shed Plans | Are You Looking For 12X12 Shed Plans?

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:28:34 +0000

By: Rin Otori If you need a shed plan, click this link to get high quality 12×12 shed plans. The thought of building a 12×12 shed can seem like a difficult task for someone who has never built one before. … Continue reading →

Design Alternatives’ Recommendations For Selecting The Right Home Builder For Your Custom Home

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:27:24 +0000

By: Bill Browne Although there are many considerations during the process of a custom home building project, Design Alternatives suggests that selecting the right home builder is one of the most important steps. Many individuals find the whole process confusing … Continue reading →

4 Essential Factors For A Successful Property Development Project

frank — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:26:26 +0000

By: Christopher Nield If you are considering undertaking property development, Brisbane offers some great opportunities, but it is highly important to obtain accurate and informed research to minimise risk and maximise financial returns. Property developing is not automatically successful but … Continue reading →

House Plan – It’s Importance to Building a New House

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:55:05 +0000

House Plan – It’s Importance to Building a New House By Dashiell Wood A house plan is a must for building a home before its construction begins. It is helpful for planning home space, estimating the cost of the expenses, … Continue reading →

How to Save Money on Custom Home Plans

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:53:18 +0000

How to Save Money on Custom Home Plans By Craig Swanson Once you have made the decision that you want to live in a home that no one else has lived in before, then you must decide between building a … Continue reading →

Bungalow and Cabin Style House Plans

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:51:56 +0000

Bungalow and Cabin Style House Plans By Alice Lane Potential bungalow home owners can choose from many styles of bungalow home plans. One of the more popular plans to look at if you are in the market for building a … Continue reading →

Sprucing Up Your House Plans

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:50:23 +0000

Sprucing Up Your House Plans By Alice Lane Every house needs a little sprucing up at some point. Sometimes it is because the house is just getting a little older and needs some typical home repair. Other times, it is … Continue reading →

The Design of Modern House Plans

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:47:55 +0000

The Design of Modern House Plans By Alice Lane It is easy to confuse the terms modern architecture and contemporary architecture since the two words mean the same thing in casual usage. However modern architecture refers to the design which … Continue reading →

Building A Custom Home

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:28:19 +0000

By: Jason Scott It’s becoming increasingly popular for people seek out their own “field of dreams.” In fact, some people find the perfect lot for their new custom home long before they even build upon it. People are quickly catching … Continue reading →

Custom House Plans – Finding a Good Designer

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:27:26 +0000

By: Steve Minkler The field of drawing custom house plans is a crowded and competitive one. There are many architectural and design firms out there vying for a “piece of the pie.” However, if you look closely at examples of … Continue reading →

Can the Architects’ Secret Help Your Advertising Agency

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:26:41 +0000

By: Mike Carlton Can the Architects’ Secret Help Your Agency? by Mike Carlton Architects’ Secret? First, what do architects have in common with advertising agencies? And, second, what’s their secret and what can we learn from it, anyway? Surprisingly, … Continue reading →

Prefabricated Commercial Buildings – The Smarter Choice

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:12:59 +0000

Prefabricated Commercial Buildings – The Smarter Choice By Scott J Thomas Prefabricated buildings are increasing more in popularity among businesses because of the growing knowledge of the advantages of this type of construction. They are designed to last as long … Continue reading →

Steel Buildings – The Modern Construction Design

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:11:56 +0000

Steel Buildings – The Modern Construction Design By Adriana N. The popularity of steel buildings has increased over the years. This type of construction has always been popular for commercial and heavy use buildings, but now it is often found … Continue reading →

What Are Shop Drawings?

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:10:53 +0000

What Are Shop Drawings? By Brian M. Curran I started back in the AEC industry in the late nineties, and it probably wasn’t long after that when I first heard the phrase “shop drawings”. I’m sure the phrase conjured up … Continue reading →

What Does a Chartered Surveyor Do?

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:09:51 +0000

What Does a Chartered Surveyor Do? By Chris Jenkinson What does a typical workday of a chartered surveyor look like? You could say that almost no two days are exactly the same in the job of surveying. It can be … Continue reading →

Small Front Porch Expansion Ideas

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:07:30 +0000

Author: Dave Where did all the front porches go? Many homes today have very small porches. Although front porches are making a comeback many people have asked what options they might have short of building a new larger front porch. … Continue reading →

Kitchen Wallpaper – Decorate Your Kitchen From Contemporary To Country!

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:03:04 +0000

By: Linda E. Joy It is often noticed that people spend a considerable time in their kitchen area; hence it is important to make the space not only comfortable but also appealing. For sure, adding the right kitchen wallpaper can … Continue reading →

Western And Rustic Bathroom Decor Ideas

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:02:17 +0000

By: AnnaRae Mills Often, the bathrooms in our homes get little or no consideration when it comes to decorating. That’s too bad because there are plenty of bathroom decor ideas that can make a big difference. After all, the bathroom … Continue reading →

Stick-Built Homes verses Manufactured Homes

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:55:00 +0000

Stick -Built homes are houses that are constructed brick-by-brick on site. Construction materials in various elements e.g stones, cement , sand, ballast are brought to the site and then put up together to form the complete house. Stick-built houses are … Continue reading →

Get Rid of Confusions between Custom Home Architects or Residential Architects

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:51:04 +0000

Get Rid of Confusions between Custom Home Architects or Residential Architects Author: lazy submit Each and every architect has its own way of working and presenting models for their work. Each and every person is unique in defining and designing … Continue reading →

Why Should You Use an Architect?

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:48:04 +0000

By: Christopher Timm If you are planning a project that involves new construction or significant building work (i.e. moving or removing walls) you are probably wondering whether to find an architect to help you. A registered professional architect will have … Continue reading →

Find a Good Church Architect for Unique Church Design Ideas

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:47:18 +0000

By: Groshan Fabiola The local church is a very important place for each community of believers. The church design and construction process bears great importance, as a good church architecture that is representative of a certain community and their faith … Continue reading →

How Do You Become An Architect

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:46:01 +0000

By: Max Walker Since the dawn of time, humans have constructed dwellings and created new environments. We call such building process as Architecture. Architecture is the imaginative blend of art and science used in the design of environments for people. … Continue reading →

Landscape Architects – A Great Career Option

frank — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:43:53 +0000

By: Peter Finch Landscape architecture involves the planning, design, management, preservation and rehabilitation of the land and constructions. To put it simply, the people who perform all the above duties are called landscape architects. Nature of Work The design of … Continue reading →

How To Build Your Own Extension

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:47:17 +0000

How To Build Your Own Extension By: carolyn Getting in touch with an Architect is your first job. Once the plans have been drawn up, the next step is to get planning permission. This sometimes can take a while, and … Continue reading →

The Distinction And Importance Of Equipment Rental Businesses

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:45:46 +0000

The Distinction And Importance Of Equipment Rental Businesses By: Lucille Sanchez The Equipment Rental Businesses is a very difficult business to handle. This business requires constant attention and knowledge of not only about business strategies but also about the equipment … Continue reading →

How To Build A Bunk – Tips To Build Your Own Bunk Bed

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:44:34 +0000

How To Build A Bunk – Tips To Build Your Own Bunk Bed By: Jeremy Summer If you are planning to learn how to build a bunk bed for you or even for your own child, I say, bunk beds … Continue reading →

Choosing A Roofing Contractor

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:42:08 +0000

Choosing A Roofing Contractor By: Ben Kaylor Roofing is complicated because materials require different installation, construction and the complete system must work to drain water and protect your home from the elements. Metal roofing requires different knowledge than asphalt roofing. … Continue reading →

Edinburgh Architect – Wonders Of Architecture

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:41:10 +0000

Edinburgh Architect – Wonders Of Architecture By: John Architecture has always been regarded throughout the world as the means of designing the building, but it is actually the planning of the building, designing of the building and finally the building … Continue reading →

What Exactly Is Conservation Architecture?

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:40:06 +0000

What Exactly Is Conservation Architecture? By: John Architecture plays a wide role in enhancing the beauty of city and it also marks their lifestyle of the people living in that city and most important their development too. Historical Buildings are … Continue reading →

Using Display Homes As A Basis For Your House Plans And Designs

frank — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:11 +0000

Using Display Homes As A Basis For Your House Plans And Designs By: Dashiell Wood Display homes can be a great inspiration for your dream house plans and designs. They are specially designed to utilize the real estate property, so … Continue reading →

INTRODUCTION TO PREFABRICATED HOUSING TECHNOLOGY

frank — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:31 +0000

INTRODUCTION TO PREFABRICATED HOUSING TECHNOLOGY 1. Description: This is a kind of modular house designed and prefabricated according to your design and space needs requirements and has been manufactured since 1968. All the parts of this house conform to ISO … Continue reading →

construction and real estate – February 28, 2010

frank — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:11:25 +0000

Welcome to the February 28, 2010 edition of construction and real estate. Handy Saputra presents How To Stop Worrying About Mortgage Foreclosure posted at Home Loan | Mortgage Resources, saying, “There are millions of general articles about mortgages generating discussing … Continue reading →

Smart Homes for Kenya

frank — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:43:13 +0000

Smart Homes for Kenya Have you ever left home for the long weekend and forgot to turn off the water heater or that light in the store? Most of us only realize this on our arrival back from the trip. … Continue reading →

DIAMOND HOUSE PLANS-Free House Plans- As the Dust Settles.

frank — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:06:23 +0000

Phased Design House Plans for Haitians as they rebuild their country. From DIAMOND HOUSE FLAT ROOF INTRODUCTION The Diamond house plan is inspired by the Botswana Diamonds and was designed by www.a4architect.com to offer the most efficient housing solutions to … Continue reading →

Feng Shui Architecture.

frank — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 05:25:37 +0000

From the Tao Feng Shui Architecture. The words Feng – Shui literally mean Wind- Water. Feng Shui originated from China 4,000 years ago. China ushered in therir new year on February 14th ,2010[Valentines Day]. This year is the year of … Continue reading →

The Flower Bud: Offices and Residentials.Westlands, Nairobi

frank — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:41:43 +0000

The Flower Bud Offices and Residentials. The Flower Bud February 2010 OFFICES AND RESIDENTIAL MUSA GITAU ROAD, WESTLANDS, NAIROBI KENYA Conceptual Design From Westlands New Shopping Centre 1.0 INTRODUCTION ‘The Flower Bud’ will be a unique blend of offices and … Continue reading →

Phased Residential House Construction

frank — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:45:43 +0000

Phased residential house construction. From Phased Residential House Construction This is whereby the architect designs the house in such a manner that the house occupants can continue adding more rooms in future as their needs increase. The house starts with … Continue reading →

Structural Insulated Panel Houses: Save 50% of construction costs.

frank — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:02:44 +0000

Structural Insulated Panel Houses: Save 50% of construction costs. Structural Insulated panel houses are houses made of Structural Insulated Panel walling and Roofing-see Wikipedia on Structural Insulated Pane Housing. SIP houses are rapidly replacing the traditional brick and mortar type … Continue reading →

construction and real estate – January 31, 2010

frank — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:22:31 +0000

Welcome to the January 31, 2010 edition of construction and real estate. Handy Saputra presents How To Stop Worrying About Mortgage Foreclosure posted at Home Loan | Mortgage Resources, saying, “There are millions of general articles about mortgages generating discussing … Continue reading →

HOW TO DESIGN AN ECO CITY

frank — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 07:51:24 +0000

HOW TO DESIGN AN ECO CITY An Eco City helps to encourage future urban redevelopment plans to consider sustainability. Sustaniability will be best achieved using the Mottainai campaign. Mottainai campaign Mottainai is an ancient Buddhist term from Japan that means … Continue reading →

Cosy Residential Houses: Outdoors is Yours:-Alfrescos and Balconies.

frank — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:05:08 +0000

Cosy Residential Houses: Outdoors is Yours:-Alfrescos and Balconies. Alfresco An Alfresco is a room that is within the main house but is completely open on more than 1 side. This room is a buffer zone between the living room and … Continue reading →

Cosy Residential Houses: How to make the Outdoors Yours.

frank — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:31:07 +0000

Cosy Residential Houses: How to make the Outdoors Yours. Residential house designs should be as comfortable to the users as possible. If the users enjoy the outdoors a lot, then care should be taken to bring in as much out … Continue reading →

Rental units on a 50 by 100 feet plot: 1 Bedroomed vs 2 Bedroomed.

frank — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:24:29 +0000

Rental units on a 50 by 100 feet plot: 1 Bedroomed vs 2 Bedroomed. . In areas that have a very high young population, such as areas near Universities – around Juja[JKUAT University] , Lower Kabete[University of Nairobi-Lower Kabete Campus], … Continue reading →

Points to consider in making maximum return on Investment on a 50 by 100 feet plot: A comparison between Bungalow and Maisonette types for sale.

frank — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 07:38:06 +0000

Developers are busy putting up bungalow type houses for sale in the 1/8th 50 by 100 feet plots in towns such as Kitengela and Ongata Rongai in Nairobi, Kenya.. These houses are going for between 3.5 million to 5 million … Continue reading →

How to design for a Jacuzzi in your house.

frank — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:36:49 +0000

How to design for a Jacuzzi in your house. The name Jacuzzi originates from a family of Italian brothers who originated from Italy and settled in California,U.S.A in the early 1900s. The Jacuzzi brothers were aeronautical engineers who designed propeller … Continue reading →

How to Demolish a Building after a Disaster-Earthquake.

frank — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:12:30 +0000

NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHODS- PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS [PEB]

frank — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:01:34 +0000

NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION METHODS- PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS [PEB] We are increasingly seeing the effects of building collapse due to earthquakes in regions such as Haiti and collapse due to poor workmanship such as the recent building collapses in Kiambu. With … Continue reading →

How to Demolish a Building-Haiti Earthquake.

frank — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:50:36 +0000

How to Demolish a Building. Building demolition has become common now that roads are being expanded and earthquakes are beginning to hit cities such as in Haiti. 1.Pneumatic and Hydraulic Breakers These are suitable for demolishing pavements, roads and reinforced … Continue reading →

How to avoid Building Construction Failure in Kenya.

frank — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:49:37 +0000

How to avoid Building Construction Failure in Kenya. PICTURES OF THE RECENTLY [9/9/2011 @ 10.30 AM] COLLAPSED MATIGARI BUILDING ALONG THIKA ROAD NEAR MATHARE NORTH From MATIGARI MATHARE NORTH THIKA ROAD COLLAPSED BUILDING Of late, several buildings have collapsed in … Continue reading →

“Ivy League” External finishes.

frank — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:04:12 +0000

“Ivy League” External finishes. Rahimtulla natural stone finishes These are external wall finishes that fit within the best of the best in terms of aesthetics. You will usually find them on walls of 5 Star hotels and ambassadorial residences. Creeping … Continue reading →

How to Develop Residential Property for Sale.

frank — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:58:44 +0000

How to Develop Residential Property for Sale. CLICK HERE TO VIEW HOUSES FOR SALE Property development is a very profitable business. With the onset of the sectional property title legislation, this has propelled development of residential units for sale to … Continue reading →

How to invest in a Hotel business.

frank — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 07:16:00 +0000

How to invest in a Hotel business. Recreational facilities have one of the highest Return on Investments in the construction industry. This can be achieved even on the smallest plot size-50feet by 100 feet. Return on Investment. The average return … Continue reading →

How to Start a Machine-cut stone manufacturing business.

frank — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:16:59 +0000

How to Start a Machine-cut stone manufacturing business. stone quarry in Juja, Nairobi, Kenya Demand for machine-cut building and construction stone is very high in Nairobi and Kenya in general. Currently, one has to wait for an average of 2 … Continue reading →

How to make maximum Return on Investment in constructing on a 50 by 100 plot for rental purposes.

frank — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:09:00 +0000

How to make maximum Return on Investment in constructing on a 50 by 100 plot for rental purposes. A 50 by 100 feet plot is usually approximately 15m by 30 m in metric dimensions. It is 1/8th of an acre. … Continue reading →

How to choose floor finishes for your House.

frank — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:07:35 +0000

www.a4architect.com How to choose floor finishes. There are many different types of floor finishes available for a home owner to choose from. 1. Wood laminate Floor Boards. These are floor finishes made of HDF[High Density Fiber] and look like wood … Continue reading →

How to choose Doors for your House.

frank — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:01:10 +0000

How to choose Doors for your House. There are many kinds of doors each for a specific purpose. Careful selection of door type is very important in determining how effective the door will be in serving its purpose. The average … Continue reading →

How to choose House Storey Heights.

frank — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:22:55 +0000

How to choose House Storey Heights. Buildings and Houses storey heights can be of various heights. The minimum permitted by law is 2.35m high. There is no maximum height. The maximum height will be determined by several factors. Step 1. … Continue reading →

How to create several rental units within a main house.

frank — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 06:21:16 +0000

How to create several rental units within a main house. This article will assist you in creating several rental units in a main house while still maintaining the appearance of one double storey main house. Step I. You will need … Continue reading →

How to add a rental unit to your backyard.

frank — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:23:47 +0000

How to add a rental unit to your backyard. This article will guide you on the steps involved in order to construct additional rental residential units within your compound. 1. Measure out the size of the backyard. If the area … Continue reading →

Steel Balustrade Design.

frank — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:25:13 +0000

Steel Balustrade Design. Balustrades are rail fixtures that are fixed along the edge of a building opening or passage. They have 2 uses: To prevent people from accidentally falling down especially in high rise buildings passages. To add aesthetic value … Continue reading →

Sample Construction Contract

frank — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:47:07 +0000

http://www.a4architect.com/2010/04/15/standard-tender-document-for-procurement-of-works-building-and-associated-civil-engineering-worksconstruction-contract/

Sample Construction Contract Agreement

frank — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:38:43 +0000

FORM OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made the _________________ day of ________ 20 ______ between________________________________________________of[or whose registered office is situated at]__________________________________________ (hereinafter called “the Employer”) of the one part AND ________________________________________________________of[or whose registered office is situated at]_________________________________________ (hereinafter called “the Contractor”) … Continue reading →

How to Start a Machine-cut stone manufacturing business.

frank — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:14:42 +0000

How to Start a Machine-cut stone manufacturing business. Demand for machine-cut building and construction stone is very high in Nairobi and Kenya in general. Currently, one has to wait for an average of 2 days to get an order as … Continue reading →

Points to Check before buying a plot.

frank — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:50:00 +0000

Points to Check before buying a plot. 1. Encumbrances. Check with the Ministry of Lands if there are any Caveats put on the plot. 2. Ascertain ownership.Check with the Ministry of Lands who is the registered owner of the land. … Continue reading →

Points to Check before buying a plot.

frank — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:50:00 +0000

Ergonomic design for Furniture

frank — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 +0000

Space needed for a piece of furniture is calculated from the design and shape of the furniture. The architect studies the piece of furniture, designs,how it will be placed inside the room and draws it in plan, and elevation. Architects … Continue reading →

Can your furniture cause cancer?

frank — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:29:00 +0000

Manufactured boards are boards made from wood products such as ply wood, chip board and Medium Desity Fibre[MDF] board. They usually come in a standard size of 4 feet by 8 feet. Due to the scarcity of wood products, MDF … Continue reading →

Ergonomic design for Furniture

frank — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:01:00 +0000

Can your furniture cause cancer?

frank — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:29:00 +0000

How to build a small Apartment on your Backyard and the construction costs estimates

frank — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:40:00 +0000

How do you build a small one room apartment to go in a backyard and what are the construction costs? For the backyard, you can have your architect design the apartment space so that it fits within the backyard … Continue reading →

How to repair Leaking and Flooding Basements

frank — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +0000

Now that the El Nino rains are here with us in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, many basements will begin leaking and solutions for this must be taken into consideration. Invite your architect to have a look at the basement … Continue reading →

How to build a small Apartment on your Backyard and the construction costs estimates

frank — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:40:00 +0000

How to repair Leaking and Flooding Basements

frank — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:05:00 +0000

How to read Architectural Plans

frank — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:16:00 +0000

Once you receive the floor plan from your architect, you will see dimensions on the outer wall of the house plan. In Kenya, we use metric system whereby all dimensions are in milli meters. Other countries use dimensions in feet … Continue reading →

How to read Architectural Plans

frank — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:16:00 +0000

How to design a House

frank — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +0000

After installing archicad software, go to the wall tool on the left side of the screen.Click on the wall tool and pull the cursor to the required length of the wall. Continue with the process for all the other rooms. … Continue reading →

How to design a House

frank — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:04:00 +0000

Hardware Shop

frank — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:27:00 +0000

Hardware Shop

frank — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 19:27:00 +0000

Hardware Shop

How to Increase new customers through display stand designs.

frank — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:46:00 +0000

How to Increase new customers through display stand designs. Research has proven that the design of a display stand influences the number of buyers of a product.A study carried out by the Small Business Association on the effects of display … Continue reading →

How to Increase new customers through display stand designs.

frank — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:46:00 +0000

LED Christmas lights decorations

frank — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:33:00 +0000

LED lights.LED stands for Light Emmiting Diode. LEDs work on the concept of the semiconductor diode. When the diode is on,the electrons combine with holes resulting in emmission of energy in the form of light.The colour of the light is … Continue reading →

LED Christmas lights decorations

frank — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:33:00 +0000

The World Bank International Finance Corporation Certificate

frank — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:43:00 +0000

World Bank International Finance Corporation Certificate of Appreciation.

Residential House, Thika,Nairobi,Kenya

frank — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:29:00 +0000

This is a 5 bedroomed maisonette approximately 180 square meters in plinth area. GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1st FLOOR PLAN

The World Bank International Finance Corporation Certificate

frank — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:43:00 +0000

World Bank International Finance Corporation Certificate of Appreciation.

Residential House, Thika,Nairobi,Kenya

frank — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:29:00 +0000

This is a 5 bedroomed maisonette approximately 180 square meters in plinth area. GROUND FLOOR PLAN 1st FLOOR PLAN

Christmas Tree product display design

frank — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:00 +0000

This is a Christmas tree that can be used to display products. It comes in two sizes- the 400mm high by 300mm wide and the 1200mm high and 600mm wide size.It conserves space in that products are displayed inside the … Continue reading →

Christmas Tree product display design

frank — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:41:00 +0000

RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT-KASARANI

frank — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:19:18 +0000

CURRENT PROJECT PROPOSED SHOPS AND RESIDENTIAL FLATS FOR MR. MUCHIRI AT KASARANI Proposed Residential House, Syokimau

SCHOOLTAINER-Classrooms for as low as Ksh 400k.

frank — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:18:26 +0000

A4architect offers Architectural consulting services. Our team of Architects will work with you to realize your unique building design. Schooltainers are the solution for your organization if you intend to construct an entire school, if you need to carry out … Continue reading →

construction and real estate – May 30, 2009

frank — Sat, 30 May 2009 07:07:06 +0000

Welcome to the May 30, 2009 edition of construction and real estate. C Richey presents Hope for Distressed Homeowers posted at News – Las Vegas Real Estate by Jacqulyn Richey, saying, “A breakdown of the new administrations plan to save … Continue reading →

Affordable Housing: Pre Built Homes:

frank — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:59:59 +0000

Shelter is a basic human need and everyone needs to have a home. The single largest investment in our lives is in a home. However, several factors have pushed up the cost of a decent home very high in Kenya. … Continue reading →

Prebuilt Homes: Good Return on Investment.

frank — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:18:43 +0000

Prebuilt homes are advantageous in investment in that due to their mobile nature, they can be transported to any location that the customer has land and erected .They can also be rented out to increase customer’s income. Increase rental income. … Continue reading →

Mobile Homes

frank — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:36:47 +0000

Mobile houses are built or prefabricated in factories and transported to site where they are erected using bolts and nuts. The walls and roofs are made of Structural Insulated steel panels with polyurethane material sandwiched in-between the two layers of … Continue reading →

Construction & Real Estate-Blog Carnival

frank — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:23:58 +0000

Welcome to the May 8, 2009 edition of construction and real estate. Handy Saputra presents Mortgage Refinance Tips posted at Home Loan and Mortgage Info, saying, “Mortgage refinancing is becoming more and more popular these years because people find out … Continue reading →

Construction & Real Estate-Blog Carnival

frank — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:23:58 +0000

Architectural Design for Rental Houses.

frank — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:14:16 +0000

Design for rentals varies depending on there the building is going to be located. In high income areas, designs are best kept larger than the minimum size and are more complicated. This is because the target clientele will be able … Continue reading →

Saving Money through Apartment House Plan Designs.

frank — Tue, 05 May 2009 07:21:03 +0000

The most important factor in saving costs will be to ensure you have an optimum designed house floor plan. This means that all the spaces are architecturally designed to avoid unused wasted space. As a general rule of thumb, circulation … Continue reading →

How to Manage a House Construction Project.

frank — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:31:16 +0000

After you have your architectural design approved by the local authority, the next step is to commence construction work. Careful selection of your building contractor is crucial. Invite several reputable building contractors to quote on the blank Bills of Quantities … Continue reading →

Buying a new home: Checking out quality of finishes.

frank — Mon, 04 May 2009 07:22:17 +0000

When buying your new house, finishes play a very crucial role to determine the value of the house. Your architect will be of great help in advising you on the most appropriate finish for a particular room. Floor. Floor finishes … Continue reading →

Homes for Sale: Factors to consider before buying a home.

frank — Mon, 04 May 2009 05:48:01 +0000

The most available units for sale in Nairobi, Kenya are usually 3 bed roomed houses. This is because home buyers usually have a long term plan envisioned to house a large family unit.With the onset of sectional properties act which … Continue reading →

Selecting your House Plan room sizes.

frank — Sun, 03 May 2009 18:53:18 +0000

House plans begin from a single roomed unit to a bedsitter to a 1 bedroomed,2 bed roomed, 3 bedroomed,to more complex plans as requested by a client . Single rooms are usually a minimum of 3meters by 3 meters. This … Continue reading →

Budget control using House Design Types in Nairobi, Kenya.

frank — Sun, 03 May 2009 08:28:12 +0000

It’s possible to achieve a great house design with a low budget. To achieve this, one must invest keenly on the architectural design. A good example is Allan Donovan’s House in Kitengela which is designed with a West African concept … Continue reading →

How to Realize your Dream House Plan in Nairobi, Kenya.

frank — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:17:14 +0000

All you need to know to build your house in Nairobi, Kenya Continue reading →

Residential Land Prices in Nairobi,Kenya

frank — Sat, 02 May 2009 06:40:26 +0000

Land for Sale in Nairobi, Kenya. LAND FOR SALE IN NAIROBI CBD Land is a very important non-renewable resource. The world’s population is increasing while the land surface remains constant hence creating a very high demand. This makes land one … Continue reading →

The Shoe House

frank — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:05:48 +0000

The Shoe House is located in the town of Hellam, New York; U.S.A.It was completed in 1949 and was owned by Colonel Haines. The owner conceptualized a house that looks exactly like a shoe so as to advertise his shoe … Continue reading →

Blog Carnival-construction and real estate – May 8, 2009

frank — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 04:43:32 +0000

Welcome to the May 8, 2009 edition of construction and real estate. Handy Saputra presents 5 Ways A Fixed Rate Mortgage Will Benefit You posted at Home Loan | Mortgage Resources, saying, “Before we get into why a fixed rate … Continue reading →

THE UPSIDE DOWN HOUSE.

frank — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:11:41 +0000

This House is located in Szymbark,Poland . The house is owned by Businessman Daniel Czapiewski. Due to its unique design, it attracts thousands of tourists keen to see this bizarre specter. The house is a normal conventional double storey wooden … Continue reading →

Why Do We Need to Build Energy Efficient New Homes?

frank — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:57:24 +0000

Wasting energy not only hurts your wallet, but also the planet. Homes use energy from fuels such as oil, coal, and electricity which add toxins to the air and water, contributes to global warming, and increases habitat loss. With the … Continue reading →