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Architects and Building Designers are confronted with the challenge of making sustainable architecture that is relevant to the times we live in. A primary area whereby an architect needs to create sustainable design in is the component of energy efficiency in buildings. Constructions are huge consumers of energy in many ways and the building industry has led to having a high level of energy use. This necessitates consequently for buildings to contain essentials for sustainability in order…

Architects and Interior desigers everywhere grapple with modeling of space to conform to a user's needs and aspirations every day. The factors that influence space quality are varied, and creatively using these elements is what gives spaces their individual flair and interest. Of these factors, probably one of the most obvious ones that affect the quality of a space is its dimension and proportion.

Spatial dimensions of a space, that is its height, length and width, go a long way in…

Modern Kenyan architecture has been derived generally as a response to the location and type of projects that are being constructed. Different towns in Kenya have had their particular regulations that have been in force as regards their building requirements. These regulations include for example types of materials allowable, as well as plot coverage and…