I have previously written on how one can estimate the construction costs for a house they are planning to build without necessarily consulting any professional in the field. All that one needed to do was to establish how big their house would be, then follow…
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How to choose an architect for your ‘small’ project
Many people tend to imagine that their projects are too ‘small’ to warrant any professional input. Always remember that if you are tearing down or moving any walls, or planning any new construction, it pays to hire an architect. Simply put, the minute you have second…
How much will your building cost to construct in Kenya?
How much will a building cost to construct? A gentleman who came across my company website, www.architecturekenya.com, picks up my email address and sends me an email attaching the picture above. The one line email reads, “What will it cost to build a house like…
BUILDesign Magazine Issue 22
We just released the 22nd edition of the BUILDesign Magazine, and the last one for this year. It has been a great year us, Team BUILDesign, as we reflect through all the stories and features we covered in all the editions released this year. Below…
Alys Centre in Westlands
The client is an ambitious lady who would not take ‘NO’ for an answer. She has a strong belief in possibilities and would at all times push the limits without necessarily losing sight of the key issues that matter, aesthetics, function and costs. That is the…
Kshs 8,000 for a Thermos flask is a good bargain
What’s in a thermos flask? Media reports that Kisii County Assembly purchased thermos flasks at more than Kshs 8,000 have generated a harsh reaction from members of the public, citing wanton misuse of taxpayer’s money as the items were said to have been purchased at…
The Scam that is 1/8th Acre plot of Land
It seems to be the wisest thing to do in this day and age, buy a small piece of land somewhere close to Nairobi and hopefully build yourself a house some day where you can move in and stop paying rent. Even if you do…
Why you are better off living in your rented house
A rented house better than your own house? I posted this on my Facebook wall and it generated a heated debate, went viral and screenshots of the same were shared widely through WhatsApp messaging. People did not understand why a rented house is better than…