Bespoke house plans are house designs that are custom designed in every area of their construction. Normal house plans may be built according to certain typologies that are standardized, either according to specific modules or configurations that are broadly used. However bespoke house plans feature customized designs that are difficult to replicate, and are specific [...]
Different opportunities exist for developers today to create house plans in Kenya. It is important that the developer is able to create their plans driven by the end use in mind. Conventional plans may be created with a bias towards high-end clientele who have particular design tastes, or have a goal to be broadly acceptable [...]
In a previous article, we discussed the way the lounge fits into house plans in Kenya and its significance in interior design. We also discussed how the lounge can be decorated to become the centerpiece of an owner’s tastes within the home, the focal point of the entire house’s interior décor. In this article, we [...]
Kenyan Architects are faced with the challenge of creating sustainable architecture that is relevant to the times we live in. One of the key areas within which architecture needs to be sustainable is the element of energy efficiency in buildings. Buildings are huge guzzlers of energy in many ways and the building industry has contributed [...]
Kenyan interior designers need to be aware of the factors that create successful internal spaces vis a vis interior spaces that are not as interesting. Interior design has a lot to do with the tastes of clients, and often will reflect a client’s corporate image, individual taste and perception and most importantly, their culture. The [...]
Kenyan Architects and other practitioners involved in building in Kenya are faced with the challenge of ensuring that their buildings are responsive to the demands of today’s modern environment. The issue of building sustainability is a key consideration in the process of building in Kenya. Part of the subject of building sustainability has consideration for [...]
Building in Kenya is a rigorous process involving various disciplines and must meet various requirements. One of the key requirements in this regard is the issue of energy sustainability. A building must be sustainable with regard its usage of energy. Kenyan Architects must consider energy resources that are available to supply energy to any building [...]
Kenyan Architects are key stakeholders involved in creating and shaping the built environment as individuals undertake building in Kenya. It must be noted however that the built environment is one of the highest consumer of energy worldwide. It has been estimated in the developed world that buildings consume up to 40% of the total energy [...]
