This project assesses the impact of mismanaged solid waste burning on air pollution and chronic respiratory
diseases (CRDs), focusing on Nakuru's Gioto and Nairobi’s Dandora Dump sites. 

The University of Nairobi’s Department of Architecture is conducting a Workshop at the University of
Nairobi on Monday 25th November to 29th November 2024. The Workshop is for a Research
Project titled: Respiratory Health, Outdoor Air Pollution and Solid Waste Management: A Built
Environment Perspective (RESPIRA-ABEP).

On the Wednesday, 25th September 2024. The Department hosted Chris Campbell Clause, An Appropriate Construction Technology Expert.

Mr. Chris Campbell Clause has worked with rammed earth technology since building his first home using the Finniemore process on the shores of Lake Naivasha in 1980.

Subsequently he designed and built several eco lodges and private homes throughout Kenya and Tanzania.

He has also manufactured Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (I.S.S.B.) using Hydraform and Makiga manual press machines.

The Department on the18th September 2024 held a seminar on Financial Planning.

The guest speaker was Muita Muhia Kabubi a former student now working with Britam Insurance Company.

The final day of the workshop began in earnest, with the presentation on “Integration of
nature-based infrastructure in design of energy efficient Hospitals” setting off a lively
discussion on green design in Architectural practice.

This week, the Department of Architecture at the University of Nairobi officially opened the
11th edition of the long-awaited East Africa Architecture Workshop and Exhibition.

In recognition of our students’ accomplishments in Academia, The Dura Coat Academic
Awards of Excellence took place on the 27 th of August 2024, at the ADD Studios;
Department of Architecture, University of Nairobi. This ceremony celebrates the Academic
excellence of the top performing students in each of the departments across the faculties of
Built Environment and Design, and that of Engineering. Awardees were drawn from the
graduating classes, across the departments of Architecture, Design, Real Estate and Quantity

This week, the Department of Architecture at the University of Nairobi has the pleasure of
hosting CAA President, Arch. Steven Oundo.

This project assesses the impact of mismanaged solid waste burning on air pollution and chronic respiratory
diseases (CRDs), focusing on Nairobi’s Dandora and Nakuru's Gioto Dump sites. Aiming to reduce air
quality inequity and improve chronic respiratory diseases care, the project involves communities in devising
waste management strategies for more sustainable urban planning and development.
Seed funding will be used to organise workshops and stakeholder meetings, engaging researchers and