BUILDesign Magazine

23/01/2020

Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide by DOM publishers. Available from July 2020.

29/11/2019

Purchase of land in Kenya has been a dicey matter. If not careful, one is likely to end up buying a piece of land from people who do not own it. One can also buy land that is in dispute or which belongs to the public.

We have consulted our lawyers who have given us some insights into the process of land buying that would minimize instances where one can be caught up in fraudulent land dealings.

Land is one of the most important factors of production. In definition, it is simply the surface of the earth. But in reality, it includes all that, which

11/09/2019

Are you looking to buy a home ? Are you shopping around for a preferred unit ? Here are some things I learnt from my experience buying my first home.

Are you looking to buy a home ? Are you shopping around for a preffered unit ? Here are some things i learnt from my exprience buying my first home.

01/07/2019

Take a holiday to go marvel at some breathtaking architectural work in the heart of the desert in Dubai. We show you structures pushing the boundaries in every single way that you can think of. Is Dubai slowly becoming every architect's dream travel destination ? Is it overtaking western Europe ?

We take an in-depth look into some of the architectural marvels found in Dubai that have stunned the world. Dubai is home to some eye-catching architectural works.

12/02/2019

11/02/2019

Today we celebrate the life of Arch.Tim Vaulkhard. A pioneer. A trailblazer. He trained so many of today's practising architects. He shall forever be remembered. Rest In Peace sir.

The life story of Arch. Tim Vaulkhard. A life Dedicated to quality in design, life changing development and excellence in delivery.

05/02/2019

Watch the first part of our series on a talk given by Arch. Edwin Seda on his thought process at approaching projects and his strong belief on the importance of science in architecture

In a four part series Architect Edwin Seda of Paragon Architects speaks to architecture students at the University of Nairobi on why architecture is inherent...

01/02/2019

How Viable is this ? Can this actually become a thing ? Can we have this on everything glass in the future ?

Researchers from Michigan State University developed a transparent solar panels. A breakthrough that could lead to countless applications in architecture.

31/01/2019

Considering we have more sunny days than most of Europe, Can solar energy become a major source of energy across Africa ?

How "kool" is this mixed-use development designed by MVRDV for Germany? See the solar paneled structures and cantilevered architecture for yourself here.

28/01/2019

Interesting read on housing for outdoor social events.... Have a read ....

Take a look at Pod(o), an innovative tent made of recycled plastic designed to meet zero-waste goals at music festivals. Plus, learn about other potential uses.

25/01/2019

The founding Directors of Team2 Architects, Arch.Deepak Krishna & Arch.Pari Saxena, sat with BUILDesignTV to share their professional journey and discuss their projects. Team2 Architects is a Kenyan architectural firm with some outstanding projects all over the country. The full interview will appear in the coming issue of BUILDesign Magazine

Arch.Deepak Krishna & Arch.Pari Saxena, directors at Team2 Architects sat down with us to share what inspirwes their work, how they choose projects and give their take on payment for projects.

22/01/2019

A summary of the 2018 - 2023 Architectural Association of Kenya strategic plan highlighting the core agenda for the association over the next 5 years http://buildesign.co.ke/aak-strategic-plan-2018-2023/

a scan through the 5 year strategic plan by Architectural Association of Kenya